Emma Trevayne is the author of six novels for children and young adults and one of four contributors to an anthology of middle grade fiction. Her works have received critical acclaim from various industry organizations and have been translated into multiple languages. With a focus on the magical and strange, she can speak on the subjects of writing fantasy and science fiction, writing for young audiences, and crafting effective short stories. Her workshops can be tailored to course need, but all are interactive, with an emphasis on brainstorming, building ideas, and bringing those ideas to life in a fictional context.