Marianna is an author of young adult fiction. I discuss the YA genre with her, her books and future projects and with the perceived (and real) decline in reading among YA, what it takes to attract young readers.

The untold stories are often the most interesting interesting. That is the spirit behind Bertha's World.

And freedom of mind, body and spirit for all creatures was Bertha's wish. To quote Ifeoluwa in Bertha's Law: "Be free to be!"

For more about Bertha's World and the author see: authorpierredurand.com

Sponsored by Hekma Press, a traditional publishing house, see hekmapress.com