I was able to briefly meet and chat with Michelle at the Book Blogger Convention in New York this past May (during the awesome "Author Speed Dating" portion) and took this picture then - before I'd read her book. She is super nice and I am so glad I've been able to ask her some questions now that I've finished it!
Michelle, what inspired this story?
The short answer is that it was inspired by true events. The long answer is going to be posted on
www.maradyer.com :)
I wonder which ones those were! Looking forward to finding out!! Can you tell us who is
on the cover? Is it supposed to be a scene from the story or is the water more symbolic?
Funny
thing--authors don't usually offer input on their covers! I was asked
for my ideas by the wonderful team at Simon & Schuster and I told
them "dark and sexy." I think they delivered! My interpretation is that
it's meant to be evocative and symbolic, but I think the neat thing
about art is that anyone can interpret it any way they want.
Yes, they definitely delivered! I ♥ the cover. :) Have you always written stories?
Nope--the first words of fiction I ever wrote were for THE UNBECOMING OF MARA DYER. Crazy, I know!
Wow. So, where and how do you like to
write?
I
have an office and a desk and a local coffee shop but honestly, I write
almost exclusively on the couch, squeezed between the pets.
What
is your favorite thing so far about becoming a published author? How
do you feel about the coming release date and how will you celebrate it?
My favorite thing
has been getting to connect with readers who love books as much as I
do. I've been known to have vehement Team Edward vs. Team Jacob debates
on Twitter and to gush about the newest Cassie Clare book along with
everyone else. I just love books, love reading, and love talking--so I
have to say, that's probably my favorite.
Books & Books in Coral Gables is hosting a launch party for MARA
DYER on the day of the release! The best part? Most of my family live
in South Florida, so a bunch of them are going to be there. I'm
definitely excited; the release itself is going to be crazily fun, but
I'm drowning in all of the pre-release emails/tweets/messages! I love
them, but I always feel bad that I can't answer as soon as I'd like.
Most important question: WHEN WILL #2 BE COMING OUT?!? :)
All I know is Fall 2012---but I am anxious to share it with you! AHHH!
Anything else you want your readers to know?
Thank you for picking up this very strange book. Thank you for talking about it. I appreciate it more than you know.
Thank you so much, Michelle! I'm excited for the rest of the world to be able to read your book! I love how unique it is!
Who is Mara Dyer?
Find out on
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Check out my review!
And oooh! Now I have a giveaway sponsored by Simon & Schuster!
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