I had the amazing opportunity to contact bestselling author of Before I fall and Pandemonium, Lauren Oliver and ask her some questions we all want to know the answers to!
Where do you write?
At my kitchen table when I can, and on my phone when I can't!
Did you want to be an author when you were younger?
I wanted to be a ballerina! But I've always loved writing and telling stories.
What inspired you to write?
I was a very avid reader. I started writing because I wanted to spend more time in the worlds that I read about.
How did you feel when you saw your book in a shop for the first time?
Unbelievably thankful and amazed.
What/who inspires you to write?
I get inspiration from all around me! I think it's really important for a writer to keep their mind open to everything around them. You never know where inspiration will come from!
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world who would it be?
Hmm... maybe Alanis Morissette. She's one of my favorite singers and has had such an interesting life!
Do you think Book covers are important or should you never judge a book by it's cover?
I think book covers can often be misleading, but I think everyone is guilty of doing it to a certain extent.
Books or ebooks?
Both! Books at home and ebooks on the road!
How long does it take you to write a book?
I write 1,000 words a day, so it just depends on how long the book is!
Any tips for people who want to be an author?
The best advice I ever got was to read as much as I can and to write every day.
What is your favourite book?
It's so hard to pick a favorite! I love Matilda by Roald Dhal though. :)
What is your favourite thing about being an author?
Getting paid to do what I love... in my pajamas!
Are there any new books in the pipeline?
Yes! I'm currently editing a new YA standalone book called PANIC, and writing my first book for adults "Rooms".
Are there any alternative endings you considered for any of your books?
Books always go through many drafts and alterations as they're being written, but the basic shape of most of my stories has remained the same since the first draft.
Why do you write teenage books in particular?
People that age are going through so many dramatic changes in their life, I think I just find it an interesting age to write about.
If you want to find out more about Lauren Oliver and her books head over to her website at www.laurenoliverbooks.com
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