Why Setting Matters (Becca Waddell and Jenna Johnson)
Whether writing fiction or nonfiction – high fantasy, contemporary, memoir, or even an instruction manual – putting the information into context is vital. No matter what you write, world building is important. Be sure to bring your questions and something to take notes with.
Becca Waddell, Represented by Jessica Schmeidler of Golden Wheat Literary, Rebecca Waddell is a mom, poet, and blogger who writes adult, young adult, and middle grade novels along with the occasional picture book. She has work published with ten anthologies and literary magazines. When she isn’t writing, she eats chocolate, sword fights, and pets wolficorns with her husband, kids, and dogs. She can also be found in her garage creating resin art or practicing with her longsword.
Jenna Johnson, Fantasy Author. Swordswoman. Chicken Mama. These are just a few of the titles Jenna Elizabeth Johnson proudly goes by. She is the author of over a dozen novels, novellas, and short stories, including the award-winning Legend of Oescienne series, the Otherworld series, and the Draghans of Firiehn novella series.
Besides writing fantasy adventures featuring domineering dragons, headstrong heroines, brooding Celtic warriors, and all the magical creatures in between, she is a competitive HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) practitioner, participating in longsword tournaments whenever she gets the chance.
During her down time, Jenna can be found exploring the open spaces of California’s Central Coast, camping in Yosemite National Park, reading books and webcomics, or hanging out with her flock of overly-affectionate lap chickens.
You can join Jenna’s readership at www.jennaelizabethjohnson.com
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