Setting is one of the most important, yet oft neglected elements of a good story. Setting may be even more important in fantasies or science fiction. Alysa Wishingrad will help us weave reality and fantasy together to create a powerful setting that will both shape and hold our story.

Alysa Wishingrad once had a whole different career working in theater, tv, and film, but nothing could be better or more exciting than writing stories and crafting worlds for middle-grade readers. Her book The Verdigris Pawn releases from Harper’s July 2021.