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01.02: Natasha Ngan on what it takes to write a bestseller & what it takes out of you
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Natasha Ngan hit the New York Times bestseller list with her breakout YA novel, Girls of Paper and Fire. She joins us to talk about writing marginalized characters, connecting with readers, working with publishers, going on tour, and doing it all with a chronic illness.
Book 2 in the Girls series, Girls of Storm and Shadow is out now.
You can find Natasha on Instagram and Twitter at @girlinthelens, or check out her website, natashangan.com.
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