How “Graceless Heart” Perfected the “Big Reveal” - Bright & Ambitous Episode 16

Season 1
Written By Kailey Bright
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Many authors try to surprise their readers with big reveals and plot twists, but oftentimes they feel underwhelming, predictable, and even frustrating. When indie author Kailey Bright read Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez though, she was surprised at how much the twists and turns impacted her, even after she predicted one of the book’s biggest reveals. What made this book so different?

In this episode of Bright & Ambitious, Kailey explores how to effectively surprise your audience through the examples of Graceless Heart, Once Upon a Broken Heart, and how these stories can help you write a successful surprise yourself.

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Kailey Bright

Kailey Bright is fantasy YA fiction author and computer scientist, which means she writes code during daylight and writes about fantastical worlds under starlight.

Tired of YA stories where protagonists suddenly get secret, plot-helpful powers, Bright seeks to write powerful and ambitious stories about characters who persevere with and through disadvantages. Her books are meant to positively impact readers who struggle with challenging societal norms and cultivating inner growth.

When she’s not tanning under her computer screen’s glow, Kailey enjoys winning at mediocre bowling and drinking iced coffee at all hours of the day. 

https://www.kaileybright.com/
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