Research and authenticity are the backbone of powerful storytelling, but every author approaches them differently. From weaving lived experiences into fiction to diving into the archives for hidden gems, each method brings unique depth to their characters and worlds. 📚✨ In these exclusive interviews, we asked Tasha Suri, Stacy Nathaniel Jackson, Neena Viel, Mikki Daughtry, and Dan Gutman how they balance research and authenticity — and what inspires them most in shaping stories that feel both real and resonant. 🔍🖋️ Featured Here: • Mikki Daughtry (mikkidaughtry), author of TIME AFTER TIME | G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers (putnambooks) • Stacey Nathaniel Jackson (stayseajackson), author of THE EPHEMERA COLLECTOR | Liveright (liverightbooks) • Neena Viel (neenaviel), author of LISTEN TO YOUR SISTER | St. Martin’s Griffin (stmartinspress) • Dan Gutman (dangutmanbooks), author of THE PICASSO CURSE | Holiday House (holidayhousebks) • Tasha Suri (tashasuri), author of T...