Brooding YA Hero: Becoming a Main Character (Almost) as Awesome as Me by Carrie DiRisio and Illustrated by Linnea Gear
YA Writing Fiction
Have you ever wished you could receive a little guidance from your favorite book boyfriend? Ever dreamed of being the Chosen One in a YA novel? Want to know all the secrets of surviving the dreaded plot twist?
Or maybe you’re just really confused about what “opal-tinted, luminous cerulean orbs” actually are?
Well, popular Twitter personality @broodingYAhero is here to help as he tackles the final frontier in his media dominance: writing a book. Join Broody McHottiepants as he attempts to pen Brooding YA Hero: Becoming a Main Character (Almost) as Awesome as Me, a “self-help” guide (with activities–you always need activities) that lovingly pokes fun at the YA tropes that we roll our eyes at, but secretly love.
As his nefarious ex, Blondie DeMeani, attempts to thwart him at every turn, Broody overcomes to detail, among other topics, how to choose your genre, how to keep your love interest engaged (while maintaining lead character status), his secret formula for guaranteed love triangle success, and how to make sure you secure that sequel, all while keeping his hair perfectly coiffed and never breaking a sweat.
Broody McHottiepants is a master of all trades (Of course. Why would he be anything less than that? His current hobbies include making bad life choices, shedding manly tears, rescuing clumsy protagonists, and, of course, gazing into everyone’s eyes. This is his first book, although he’d like to remind you he’s starred in many novels and movies, including your favorite one. He’d also like to remind you to let out that breath you didn’t know you were holding. When he’s not saving the world from a bleak dystopia, getting crowned Prom King, or falling in a love triangle, he can be found sulking in a corner. You can follow him @BroodingYAHero.
Carrie DiRisio YA writer and creator of @BroodingYAHero. She lives in Pittsburgh, PA with one large fluffy cat, and is currently pursuing her masters in Digital Marketing, although her true dream is to become a Disney Villainess, complete with a really snazzy gown. In addition to writing and plans for world domination, she also enjoys running, coffee, Krav Maga, and knitting. You can follow her @writer_carrie or check out her website at creativelycarrie.com.
About Linnea Gear
Linnea Gear was born and raised in Cave Creek, Arizona, a small town known for its Wild West feel. She has been drawing professionally since 2013. Linnea currently lives in Flagstaff, AZ, earning a BS in Chemistry and currently splits her time between drawing concept art and drawing chemical equations. She is the writer and illustrator of Dissent, a fantasy webcomic. You can follow her @linneadoodle and check out her art at linneart.tumblr.com.
This is incredible!! What a fun project! 🙂
Right?!! ♥
Great playlist, and such a great idea!
Kim @ Divergent Gryffindor
I love it so much! Can't stop listening to it 😀
I love it! <3
Yay! ♥
All goodies. Love it!
I knooooow. Such great taste haha 😀