How Fairy Tales Inspire Modern YA Fantasy with Angie Dickerson

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, author Angie Dickerson discusses her YA fantasy novel 'The Star Blessed,' her inspiration from fairy tales like Rumpelstiltskin and Catskin, and her journey as a writer. She shares insights into world-building, themes of courage and hope, and her love for retelling fairy tales. See this Episode's Blog post Here: www.valeriefentress.com/blog Chapters  00:00 Introduction to Fairy Tale Retellings 02:01 Exploring The Star Blessed 04:07 Character Development and Personal Experiences 06:48 Themes of Sacrifice and Perseverance 09:18 The Journey of Writing YA Fantasy 11:24 The Allure of Fairy Tale Retellings 14:47 Impactful Books and Their Influence 17:43 Looking Ahead: Future Projects Let's discover great books together! Follow for more: FB: @bookworthypodcast Instagram: @bookworthy_podcast YouTube:  BookWorthy Podcast - YouTube tiktok: @valeriefentress