Villains: Because a good bad guy is the author's best friend (Writer Bites: Brief essays on the heart and craft of writing fiction)

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Villains: Because a good bad guy is the author's best friend (Writer Bites: Brief essays on the heart and craft of writing fiction)

Written by Hilari Bell
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Published August 29, 2011
ISBN 25004269
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Hilari Bell is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, Hilari Bell can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.

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I was completely blown away. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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