Marissa chats with Melissa de la Cruz about her newest middle grade fantasy - NEVER AFTER - as well as how much to plan (or not to plan) when writing a series; how the simple act of having fun while writing can alter the narrative voice; keeping the joy of writing alive many books into your career, while avoiding the negativity that can sometimes feel ubiquitous in the industry; and the brilliant idea of paying your kids should they give you a useful idea for your novel (I'll be stealing that one for sure). 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/