From cutthroat magical academies and kingdoms where dance is prohibited to rival thieves seeking mystical treasure and baking contests steaming with political intrigue, fantasy is a boundless mirror of the human experience mixed with the power of wild imagination. Melissa de la Cruz (Kingdom of Waves), Petra Lord (Queen of Faces), Anna Mercier (All We Hunger For), and Barbara Perez Marquez (To Dance the Moon and Stars) discuss world-building, swoony romances, and complex magic in their fantasy books. The message is clear: bring on more fantasy. Moderated by Sara Raasch (The Fake Divination Offense).
