Magic, messiness, blood, some laughs, and a bit of romance. She keeps to herself as I do, but she’s also harboring a dark secret and is ruthless about protecting it - I think that’s where our similarities end, I’m definitely not as cutthroat as she is! But I most relate to Thalia, the quiet and introspective greenwitch in the group. "The Witchery" features an ensemble cast of six POV characters, and I think I can relate to all of them in some way. Which character did you relate to the most and why? While there’s no one-size-fits-all story, I do hope that teen readers can see some parts of themselves in the cast of "The Witchery." Thinking back to my teenage years, a lot of the books I read were not inclusive, and I think often about what it would’ve been like to grow up seeing myself in literature. I write for teens, and they all deserve to see themselves across genres. I view novels as extensions of our lives. Why do you feel representation of a variety of people is so important when it comes to writing books and characters? Also, seeking a variety of narratives rather than labeling one type of story as the “universal experience.” Reading narratives in which queer characters are allowed to be rounded, full-fleshed people with strengths and flaws, rather than static caricatures. What does "Reading with Pride" mean to you? I wanted to write something that was magical and dark, but also full of friendship in an inclusive witchy world. I’ve always loved paranormal stories, and "The Witchery" is an ode to so many of my favorite tropes. What was your inspiration behind "The Witchery?" For readers who are interested in blood, magic, and romance, "The Witchery" by S.
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