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Natasha Ngan on trigger warnings, writing struggles and Girls of Storm and Shadow
"Write honestly. Openly. With heart and kindness and hope. There are readers who need to hear what you have to say."
Charlotte Nicole Davis talks The Good Luck Girls and reclaiming the western genre
"I made it my goal to reclaim a genre that has erased so many of us from our own history."
Mary H.K. Choi on why she believes social media is a scam and her new YA novel
"Social media’s such an insidious, elegant scam."
Scars Like Wings author Erin Stewart discusses her heartbreaking and relatable story
'Scars Like Wings' packs an emotional punch that'll get you right in the feels over and over again.
Alexandra Christo on balancing fiction with reality in fantasy
This guest post was written by Alexandra Christo, author of Into the Crooked Place. If you'd like to see your own words published on United By Pop, please see how to submit a guest post here.
As a fantasy writer, I spend half my time…
12 enchanting YA books about witches
Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble.
Stacey Lee on writing YA historical fiction and upcoming books
Over the years, Stacey Lee has explored 1849 Missouri, 1906 San Francisco and the magic of smell. Now, in her newest YA historical fiction novel, The Downstairs Girl, Stacey transports readers to 1890 Atlanta, Georgia where her protagonist,…
Listening along with the themes of Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Listen, I know I am several months late on this. You don't have to remind me. But, after a diligent speed-reading session this weekend, I am currently obsessed with Casey McQuiston's Red, White & Royal Blue. It's a delightful little rom…
Yasmin Rahman on mental health and social media
"People can, and will, go on about how social media is ruining everything. But I’m here to tell you it’s not. It’s a saviour to many."
Tahereh Mafi on writing, publishing and returning to the world of Shatter Me
"I'm extremely grateful for the passionate readers who keep these characters alive."
Clare Rees on discussing climate change in fiction
"Climate change is looking likely to be the most important crisis of the next century, if not the most important crisis this millennium."
Katharine McGee on writing, character dream casts and her new novel, American Royals
Secrets, drama and romance fill the pages of Katharine McGee's newest novel, American Royals, in which she asks the question “What if America had a royal family?” So we sat down with Katharine and asked her a few questions of our own.…
Lex Croucher takes the United By Book Tag
Lex Croucher's 'You're Crushing It!' is a self-help guide, but without the bullsh*t.
Author Karen Gregory explains why she tackles ‘difficult’ topics in her books
Her latest book, 'I Hold Your Heart', explores a toxic and gaslighting teenage relationship.
I Hold Your Heart: Country Crackers
We're celebrating Karen Gregory's I Hold Your Heart with these country-pop crackers.