Marissa chats with Annie Sullivan about her newest YA fantasy - A CURSE OF GOLD - as well as creating creepy yet believable villains; the challenge of writing an outline for your publisher when you're a self-proclaimed pantser; how powerful character arcs can embolden readers in real life; and some insider tips on building an author platform.

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