Pete A O’Donnell
Panelist
Biography
Pete A O’Donnell is the creator of Illadvisedstories.com, a children’s story podcast where kids can listen to free and funny tales. He’s a firefighter and EMT in his day job and holds a degree in journalism and creative writing from Queens University. His first book, The Curse of Purgatory Cove won the Royal Dragonfly Award for best new author.
The Stars Above the Ocean is his fourth book and the second in a seven-book series that began with The Stars Beyond the Mesa. You can download a free character guide at his website PeteAODonnell.com. He is a life-long lover of Science Fiction and can’t wait to dive further into alien worlds in the series.
Current Book
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World Building Basics
Crowne Plaza Warwick Bristol B RoomJ. Michael Squatrito, Jr.
Paul Magnan
Donovan Lewis
Pete A O’Donnell
Science fiction and fantasy stories transport readers to new worlds, from the wondrous to the weird. Solid world building is essential to invite readers into your story and keep them immersed. How can writers construct believable worlds in unbelievable settings? How can we bring authenticity to these imaginary places? How do we develop an internal […]