Welcome to another installment of STACKED’s interviews, Twitter-style. This month we’re bringing you even more — three 2010 debut authors have stopped by to give us a taste of who they are and what they’re doing. You’ll see their reviews coming soon (with the exception of Daisy’s, which is right here). Each has been given 5 — and only 5 — questions to strut their stuff. Without further ado, please welcome Daisy Whitney, Mindi Scott, and Stephanie Perkins.
Pitch your book in 140 characters or fewer.
THE MOCKINGBIRDS is about an underground, student-run justice system that polices and protects the student body, and the date rape case they try.
The Mockingbirds deals with an issue similar to LHA’s Speak. Have you found yourself responding to criticism or needing to defend your title?
Not yet, but I am fully prepared to as I believe books on tough topics can help us as people to deal with challenging situations.
How has being a journalist influenced your work?
I learned how to write quickly, on deadline, and not be married to my words.
That it’s cool to take a stand!
I turned in a sequel to THE MOCKINGBIRDS and now I am working on an edgy, sexy mystery novel.
Mindi Scott
Pitch your book in 140 characters or less
Seth McCoy just had a terrible summer after finding his friend dead. He *might* be ready to stop being numb; he just has to figure out how.
Seth’s voice is spot on, a rarity for any teen male voice, let alone one written by a female. How did you get so into the male mindset?
At 1st, I read tons of boy POV YA & had my husband read all my scenes. Once I finished a draft, though, Seth’s voice became natural to me.
If you could be a character from any book, who would it be?
Someone once said that I remind her of Jessica Darling from Megan McCafferty’s series.
I can get behind that. 😉 (Kelly says: That was Me! 🙂
You’re an ice cream fan (after my own heart!). What’s your flavor?
Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food. Marshmallow cream, chocolate ice cream, caramel & chocolate candy. Oh, did I mention marshmallow cream? Yum!
What’s next for you?
I’m working on more contemporary YA. So far, the manuscripts I have in progress are all from girl points of view, so we’ll see what happens!
Stephanie Perkins
Pitch your book in 140 characters or less:
It’s about true love in the City of Light.
Fleur d’oranger macaron, banana Nutella crepe, non-pasteurized yogurt. Walk beside the Seine, drink wine, visit Notre-Dame.
Share your most embarrassing moment:
Having to admit to my parents that I’d done something terrible.
A release party at my favorite indie bookstore (Malaprop’s in Asheville, NC) with French pastries and my friends!
Two companion novels: Lola and the Boy Next Door (2011) & Isla and the Happily Ever After (2012).
3 Amazing books. Or at least I know Anna is–I have yet to read The Mockingbirds or Freefall, but I'll hop to it! I really like this style of interview. It's quick. 🙂