Darren Shan Interviewed by Dave Jeffery
One of the big questions often asked by writers wanting to dip their toes in the waters of YA horror fiction is, “How far can I go?” We know this because members frequently ask this question on various HWA forums. It was certainly one of the queries that rattled around my head when thinking about my own projects back in the 80’s. I wished back then I could access the insights and experiences of established, successful YA writers and explore their views on the market, and what should or shouldn’t feature in a YA horror book. These days, the internet makes magical things happen, now we can ask those writers, especially when we have already surveyed members as to why they shy away from writing YA fiction. They tell us they need more information to make an informed decision.
