Today, I am turning the blog over to Lauren Bjorkman, author of the young adult novels 'Miss Fortune Cookie' and 'My Invented Life.'
What
was the inspiration behind 'My Invented Life'?
It
started with my high school reunion, where one of my classmate’s
heart-wrenching story inspired me to write about identity issues.
Though it’s a hard subject, I made my story funny and uplifting
because that’s the way I am.
There’s
a personal angle, too. My sister and I were very close until she
started high school. Though I worshipped her completely, she dumped
me, not unlike Eva dumps Roz. My novel is strictly fiction, though.
Of course.
Which
character and/or scene was the most fun to write?
I
had fun the whole way through. I particularly enjoyed the online
Ouija scene because it made me laugh. Still does. I also loved
writing the theater scenes. I spent a lot of time watching real high
school rehearsals to get the right feel in them.
Which
character were you most like in high school?
None
of them. Roz and I are opposites. Whenever I tried to imagine what
she would do next, I had to imagine what I wouldn’t have done. But
the two of us have a few things in common. In high school, I was
oblivious sometimes, not because I wanted to hurt anyone’s
feelings, but rather because I didn’t have a clue. I can be a
little shy like Eva. I wish I could be as talented and reasonable as
she is. Occasionally I keep secrets like Eyeliner Andie.
Erin,
the star of my latest novel Miss Fortune Cookie, is my most
autobiographical character yet. She can be a little too subservient
to her friends, a bit nerdy, and shines best when working behind the
scenes.
If
the book were made into a movie or TV show, who would play each part?
Remind
me to never apply for a job as a casting director! If your inquiring
mind needs to know, visit this post at My
Book, The Movie.
What
other projects are you working on right now?
A contemporary YA
about a girl whose mom is accused of stealing corporate secrets about
a new technology, a soon-to-be-released device that could make life
easier for people suffering from anxiety and depression. Unable to
trust her stepfather, she seeks help from an old friend of her
mother’s, learns secrets about her past, and finds herself torn
between two very different worlds.
What
are you reading right now?
I’m
catching up on books my two sons want me to read, The Eternity Code
(Book 3 of Artemis Fowl) and The Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. Try Not
to Breathe by Jennifer Hubbard and Forget Me Not by Carolee Dean are
on top of my TBR. I also just borrowed Paper Towns from the Library.
If
you could become a character in any book or play, who would it be and
why?
I’d
like to be Ginny Weasley for three reasons:
- She can perform magic on a daily basis
- She has the coolest family
- She gets to kiss Harry Potter
Oh,
and Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice. I love her attitude.
Colin Firth
Darcy is pretty dashing, too.
The
Apocalypse is coming! Who and what do you have by your side at The
End?
Is
this a zombie apocalypse? If so, running shoes, a water bottle, and a
long sword. If you mean the end of the world and we’re all going to
die, I would like to be surrounded by all those that I love. And have
a giant box of really good quality chocolates handy.
What
is something that fans may not know about you?
A
lot of things, I hope. I’m kind of a private person
Anything
else you would like to share with readers?
To
thine ownself be true.
Thanks
so much for your time!
Biography
I grew up on a sailboat, sharing the tiny forecastle with my sister and the sail bags. Against all odds, we are still friends. We started sailing in California and ended in Argentina. My favorite stops along the way were Costa Rica, Panama, Isla Providencia, Key West, the Azores, the Canary Islands, and Brazil.During our voyages, my sister drew beautiful paper dolls for the both of us. We sewed amazing wardrobes for our stuffed animals. We became excellent swimmers and beach combers. We made up new lyrics for old songs. Canned food dominated our meals on crossings, so we really appreciated fresh fruit when we came into port. I dreamed of ice cream on the open ocean.
We kept up with school through a program called Calvert out of Maryland.
My dad read to us at night by the light of a kerosene lamp. Since then, I've always loved stories and wanted to write my own.
I live in Taos, New Mexico with my husband, and two sons. We often see coyotes outside our window.
For more, please visit my website at http://www.laurenbjorkman.com
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