Marissa chats with Annie Sullivan about her newest YA fantasy - A CURSE OF GOLD - as well as creating creepy yet believable villains; the challenge of writing an outline for your publisher when you're a self-proclaimed pantser; how powerful character arcs can embolden readers in real life; and some insider tips on building an author platform.Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyerBooks discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/