Minisode: An Interview with "The Year of the Witching" Author Alexis Henderson

Today’s spoiler-free minisode includes a conversation between Kaytee and author Alexis Henderson. Alexis is the author of The Year of the Witching, her debut , which is a dark fantasy, horror novel, centering on main character Immanuelle. Tune in to hear about:

• Young authors for the reading challenge!

• Counterbalancing darkness and sparkles

• Creating new locations from nothing

• Fan art and commissioning art from fans

• Her favorite writing tool and process

• Being a young, debut, Black author during the revelations about the publishing industry

• And, of course, the book she wants to press into your hands!

Minisode show notes are not timestamped, but linked titles are below for you to peruse.

The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson

Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Kingdom of Souls by Rena Barron (and the sequel Reaper of Souls, due in February)

Connect with Alexis: on Instagram at @lexish, on Twitter at @alexhwrites, or at her website