NRR: Is there anyone in particular
that inspired you?
Judy Blume was a huge inspiration
early on—I devoured her books as a kid, they were the reason I wanted to become
a writer. In high school I went through some very tough times, but I was lucky
to have an amazing AP English teacher who really encouraged my writing.
NRR: Why young adult fantasy?
I’ve always been fascinated by
anything having to do with the paranormal, so I’m sort of surprised I didn’t
jump into it earlier. But, as most of my stories stem from events in my life,
it wasn’t until I’d gone through a time of deep grief that the idea for the
series appeared. I wanted to write about the soul’s journey and to explore the
idea of eternal love, and dipping into fantasy seemed like the best way to do
that.
NRR: What is your favorite thing
about writing?
I love those days when I’m so
immersed into the characters and their world, that hours go by with barely a
notice. I also love the research I do for the books—it’s a great excuse to
learn more about the things I’m interested in!
NRR: How were you inspired to write
the Immortals series?
The Immortals series was inspired by
the grief I experienced after losing three loved ones in five months, and then
almost losing my husband to leukemia shortly after. It got me thinking a lot about
life and death, mortality and immortality, the soul’s journey, how we can still
feel a bond with our loved ones even long after they’re gone—and in a quest to
find comfort and make sense of my grief, I started writing Ever and Damen’s
story.
NRR: Which actors could you see
playing Ever and Damen?
I have to admit that I’m terrible at
this game! I think because I can see the characters so clearly in my head, it’s
hard for me to cast them with real people! And while Ever still stumps me, a
few people have mentioned Ben Barnes for Damen—and I have to say that he’s
definitely dreamy!
NRR: How do you celebrate a release
of one of your novels?
Usually by doing a book
signing—they’re great fun, and I love the opportunity to meet so many readers!
NRR: Can you tell us a little about
Night Star?
NIGHT STAR is the 5th and
penultimate book in the series, and the stakes are really raised in this one!
Ever’s is not only forced to confront a revenge-mad Haven, but she also learns
an explosive secret about Damen that’ll leave her questioning everything . . .
NRR: What can fans expect to see
from you in the coming year?
Let’s see, 2011 will see the release
of: SHIMMER, book 2 in the Riley Bloom series, in stores March 15; EVERLASTING
the final book in The Immortals series, in stores on a date still to be
determined; DREAMSCAPE, book 3 in the Riley Bloom series, in stores in late
fall; and I’ll also be working on WHISPER, book 4 in the Riley Bloom series, as
well SOUL SEEKERS, a brand new YA series set to debut in 2012.
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