Ask the Author: Sabrina Fedel
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Sabrina Fedel
Somehow, I never saw this question before-sorry about that! The events just really struck me as a story about young people, many of them barely beyond the intended YA audience. I’d already been focused on writing for young people and children, and it seemed like a story kids today should know. So many of the struggles of the time are still with us in some form-racism, classism, sexism, small town v. university, etc. The lens may shift, but the fundamental issues remain. I really wanted kids today to be able to connect with that history, which in some ways was so long ago but which still has so many reverberations, especially in how we protest and think of protest today. Thanks for the question!
Sabrina Fedel
This book came out of something I saw on television about the Kent State shootings. I was immediately drawn to the story as one that is often times a small blurb in our history books, despite the fact that the shootings played such a crucial role in turning the tide of sentiment against the Vietnam War.
Sabrina Fedel
I'm currently working on several projects including a YA fantasy duology (book one is almost complete), a contemporary realism novel, and two middle grade novels. But I also write poetry, short stories, and nonfiction.
Sabrina Fedel
I see almost everything as a story. I think there are stories all around us just waiting for us to find them.
Sabrina Fedel
I'll go back and read and edit earlier parts and let the problems that are keeping me stuck germinate or impose a deadline. Even if you feel you are writing something worthless, you will have something on the page to work with.
Sabrina Fedel
Connecting with others through your words.
Sabrina Fedel
Be persistent even if you can't write everyday. Join a writer's group and really think about the critiques you are given. Read as much as you can. Love the process.
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