​ @Litdulterous  Litdulterous with Sophie Bernbaum on Writing, Representation, and Resilience - An Author chat Love and Other tragedies  Summary In this engaging interview, Stacey Wright talks with author Sophie B. about her latest book, 'Love and Other Tragedies.' They discuss Sophie's inspiration, her writing process, and the themes of her novel, including representation and social justice. Sophie shares personal anecdotes and insights into her characters, making for a lively and insightful conversation. Keywords Sophie B., Love and Other Tragedies, author interview, writing process, representation, social justice, young adult novel, inspiration, character development, book themes Takeaways Sophie B. draws inspiration from personal experiences and societal issues. Her book 'Love and Other Tragedies' explores themes of love, hate, and resilience. Sophie emphasizes the importance of representation in literature. The novel features a protagonist with ADHD, reflecting Sophie's own experiences. Sophie discusses the challenges of writing about sensitive topics like racism and homophobia. She shares her writing process, which is more intuitive than structured. Sophie values originality and authenticity in her storytelling. The interview highlights the importance of addressing social issues in young adult literature. Sophie enjoys creating relatable and realistic characters. The conversation reveals Sophie's passion for writing and connecting with readers. Love and Other Tragedies Representation matters in literature Writing from personal experience Balancing love and social justice Creating relatable characters Exploring sensitive topics The power of young adult fiction Inspiration behind the novel Crafting authentic stories Connecting with readers Chapters  Introduction and Background Inspiration and Writing Process Themes and Representation Character Development Challenges and Social Issues Conclusion and Future Projects https://www.facebook.com/sophiebwrites/ https://sophiebwrites.com/ sophiebernbaumwrites@gmail.com IG: @sophieb.writes TT: @sophiebwrites FB: /sophiebwrites #sophiebernbaum #loveandothertragedies #ya #yaauthor #authorchat #authorinterview #booksbooksbooks #bookpodcast #bookishpodcast #litdulterous #sophiebwrites #bookentertainment #bookchat #booktalk