Maura Pierlot is the author of seven titles for children and young adults and the creator of the award-winning web series on youth mental health, Fragments. Maura holds a PhD in philosophy, specialising in ethics, and is a qualified art therapist and founder of The Book Bench Project. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, Maura divides her time between Canberra and Jamberoo on the NSW south coast, where her family grows walnuts, macadamias and avocados.
In episode 187 of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell, author of young adult fiction, women’s fiction and short non-fiction for authors chats to Maura on:
- the inspiration behind her latest YA novel ‘The Lies We Tell Ourselves’ tackling some deep and personal themes
- balancing writing authentically around tough topics while keeping hope and resilience at the heart of the story
- challenges and rewards in crafting stories that resonate with both teens and adults
- Maura’s advice to other writers navigating the contemporary YA space, particularly those wanting to tackle difficult emotional or social topics in their work and much more.