Is it time that we revisit the category of 'New Adult' books again? Kate Dylan's fantasy heist story fits in this category, post YA but written for the reading tastes of the 20-something year old audience who've just graduated out that group.

On today’s episode of Mythmakers, Kate will be engaging in a fascinating discussion with Julia Golding about why the themes of being on the edge, close to shattering, work so well with that age group (and many others). They’ll also discuss queer relationships in novels and how the market has changed since Kate started writing. Think that you know where would be best to stage a heist? Their suggestions may surprise you!

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0:00 Welcome to Mythmakers

1:37 The Influence of Young Adult Literature

4:02 Transitioning to Fantasy Writing

8:50 Themes of Betrayal and Growth

12:04 The Heist Novel Unveiled

19:24 Chaos in the Writing Process

25:51 Collaborative Storytelling

27:11 Exploring Queer Representation

32:37 The Value of Art in Fantasy

36:18 Balancing Writing with Daily Life

41:13 Tips for Aspiring Fantasy Writers

46:02 Magic in Fantasy Storytelling

49:09 Heisting in Fictional Worlds