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What makes compelling characters? Bring your own characters to the workshop and take them a step further by introducing conflict to several key elements.

K.S. Villoso grew up in the slums of Manila before moving to East Vancouver in her early teens. She writes fantasy with themes shaped by her childhood - stories of struggle, hope, and resilience amidst grim and grit. She has written and published several books, including the epic fantasies The Wolf of Oren-Yaro ("[A] remarkable tale of nonstop tension, action, and betrayal" - Publishers Weekly (starred review)) and Outlaw Mage ("A sprawling fantasy notable for its complex worldbuilding and exploration of social issues." - Kirkus). She now lives in Anmore, BC. When she isn't writing, she spends her days counting to when she can get lost in the mountains again.