![]() ![]() In fact, I never even questioned it.ĭid you have a mentor who encouraged you? And since I have always been an avid reader, with a penchant for fantasy and series, writing fantasy was what came naturally. My first serious effort was a middle grade novel, but I quickly came to understand that the issues I like to write about (figuring out who you are, your place in society, falling in love, finding your own voice etc.) are actually all YA themes. I have, however, always written ‘on the side’ - but it wasn’t until 2007 that I decided I wanted to commit myself to writing. ![]() One of my long time passions is painting, and people say it shows in my writing which is very visual. Thank you! Unlike many authors I didn’t always know I wanted to write and I explored many other art forms first. When did you start writing and what got you into Young Adult Fantasy? Welcome my special guest, Dina Von Lowenkaft, author of the young adult romantic fantasy, Dragon Fire, just released by Twilight Times Books.ĭina is the Regional Adviser for SCBWI’s (The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) Belgian Chapter and she’s here today to chat about Dragon Fire and her writing.Ĭongratulations on the release of your debut novel, Dragon Fire. ![]()
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