ASHEVILLE, NC

July 19: WRITING THE FANTASY NOVEL with K. Gail McAbee. The class will study the elements of writing fantasy and science fiction for young adults, such as designing a believable world and creating memorable characters. Discussion will include examples of books by J.K. Rowling, C.S. Lewis, and Tolkien. Three pages or a synopsis may be brought to the class for review. McAbee is the author of over twenty books including The Dark Legacy, Flight To Malmillard, and Bewitched By Darkness. She won the Dorothy Parker Award, and is Artist in Residence for the S.C. Arts Commission.