How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Victoria Aveyard Writes

#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Aveyard spoke with us about her journey from USC screenwriting to publishing, her writing process, and her upcoming adult fantasy debut, TEMPEST.

Victoria Aveyard is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the RED QUEEN series and the REALM BREAKER trilogy. Her books have sold over eight million copies and been published in more than 40 languages.

Her highly anticipated adult fantasy debut, Tempest, is the first book in The Lyrian Sea duology. Set against the fall of the Golden Age of Piracy, the book follows a former noblewoman facing execution for treason unless she helps the Empire hunt down its greatest enemy.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros said of the book, “Victoria Aveyard's first foray into adult fantasy is a triumphant, epic adventure on the high seas. What an exciting, captivating read to spend your weekend with!”

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In this file Victoria Aveyard, Milena, and I discussed:

Her deliberate pivot in both creative growth and reader demand

How she sold her debut novel within two weeks of going on submission

The distinct differences between YA and Adult fiction

What her screenwriting background taught her about fast-paced storytelling

Why fanfiction provides writers an early anonymous feedback loop