In this episode, we chat with Jess about her books! At the beginning of this academic year, we gifted all our Year 7 students with a copy of 'Swimming Against the Storm'.

We ask Jess the following questions:
1. What came first the characters or the plot?
2. What research did you do and were the people friendly?
3. How did you find out about the Loop Garou myth?
4. Is it important to you to promote other cultures when writing?
5. What advice would you give to young writers?
6. How did you get published?
7. Which authors inspire you?
8. What are you reading right now?
9. Chat to us about your most recent project, 'Where the Wilderness lives'.

Make sure to chat to us on twitter @lounge_learning and to check out Jess's website for more book news https://www.jessbutterworth.com/