Amber Morrell

Amber Morrell writes whimsical fantasy and science fiction for children and adults. Her work explores the liminal spaces between science and magic. In her free time, she plays D&D, watches Star Trek, and makes TikTok videos about esoteric knowledge. Amber hails from Southern California.

Amber Morrell

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Growing up Magical: How Magic Can Be Used To Explore Identity in MG and YA

May 21, 2022 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

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Magic is often an important part of fantasy worlds, but magic can also play a pivotal part in the character development of those people who encounter it. In MG and YA fantasy, where character arcs often represent characters coming into their own, magic can be a useful tool to explore aspects of each characters’ identities and to help them along on their character arcs. In this panel, debut MG and YA authors discuss the role of magic in a young protagonist’s character arc, how they have intertwined their world’s magic in with their character’s journeys, and how other writers can do the same.

Meeting Young Readers Where They Are: Creating Connections with Schools and Libraries

May 13, 2023 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

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Panelists: Risa Wolf, Angela Smith, Lisa Stringfellow and Amber Morrell (moderator)

Authors and librarians discuss the importance of building strong relationships with schools and libraries. How do you set up a school visit? How do you create an engaging program for students? How can you get your book into the library? How can authors collaborate with librarians?

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The State of the YA and MG Market

May 13, 2023 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

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Panelists: Amber Morrell, José Pablo Iriarte and Effie Seiberg (moderator)

Now that we’re in the next phase of the pandemic, how has this shifted the MG and YA market? How has the recent editorial churn affected the landscape? What does this mean for acquisitions, timing of edits, number of new releases, willingness to take a risk on debut authors, and more?

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Endings: How to Stick the Landing

June 7, 2024 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

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Endings leave the reader with something — a feeling, a question, or an idea. How do you close your story so that you leave the lasting impact of your words on the reader? How much resolution is necessary? How much space past the climax is a good barometer for a proper cool-down?
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It’s Not Just Fart Jokes and Slang: Developing a Voice in Middle-Grade SFF

June 8, 2024 9:00 am to 10:00 am

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Voice permeates every aspect of writing, from dialog to description to narrative. Beyond marketing-based audience age ranges and content restrictions, nothing defines middle-grade fiction more than voice. Is there a middle-grade voice? How can writers evoke authentic middle-grade characters without sacrificing their own authorial voice?
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