Claire Jiménez

Claire Jiménez, an assistant professor and author celebrated for her work, *What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez*, discusses her journey in writing. She shares her unique experience of writing from multiple perspectives, revealing the complexities of character development. Claire likens publishing to a nightclub, shedding light on the surprising realities of the industry. Her pearls of wisdom for emerging writers tackle the concept of crafting the unwritten book, ensuring aspiring authors keep their creativity alive amidst the challenges.