6. Speaking on Queer Boricua YA Fauxmance and Family

For episode 6 of Speaking in First Draft, Mentee Jamilah Araf interviews Mentor Elle Gonzalez Rose about her debut novel Caught in a Bad Fauxmance. Elle graciously shares one of the earliest drafts of her book and tells us the backstory behind her creativity and her transition into the YA genre. Together, Jamilah and Elle cover a range of topics in the writing process, including outlining, changing perspectives, and channeling real life experiences into their stories.

Disclaimer: This episode has brief explicit language.