Anthologies

30 Shades of Dead Anthology, The Second Black Beacon Book of Mystery Anthology, Voyagers: The Third Gost, Hero Lost: Mysteries of Death and Life

Short Stories

Affirmations, Shotgun Honey Mouse, Thema

Topics

Craft, The Business of Writing

Public Speaking Details

Yvonne frequently gives presentations about the writing process. She’s taught revision techniques at a local adult school for continuing education, leads writing craft workshops at various conferences, and has achieved the Advanced Communicator Silver level through Toastmasters. Her presentations include topics such as Maximizing Suspense in Your Novel, Revising Your Novel, How to Deepen POV for Emotional Impact, and Improve Your Writing Process: Productivity for Creative People.

Biography

Yvonne Ventresca is the author of IF I'M GONE, her adult thriller debut coming Spring 2027 from Poisoned Pen Press. Her previous publications include the award-winning young adult novels PANDEMIC and BLACK FLOWERS, WHITE LIES. Yvonne holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and an MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business. You can find her on social media at @YvonneVentresca, or visit her website, YvonneVentresca.com, where she features resources for writers and blogs about writing productivity.