But dont let that plot fool you: This is so much more than a fun page-turner.
(Thats probably what allows her to be so insightful about the industry.)
She is the author of five other tomes and has made a name for herself crafting wonderfully complex characters.

Jason Sheldon; Penguin Random House
Ahead, she takes us inside the making ofCharlie Outlawand tells us what makes her tick.
But the first thing I remember writing is the beginning of what I imagined as an epic fantasy series.
It started with a poem, in imitation of Susan CoopersThe Dark Is Risingseries, which I loved.

Jason Sheldon; Penguin Random House
Sadly, I wrote only a few chapters in a Strawberry Shortcake notebook.
I know I felt like crying when I got to the end ofPhilip PullmansThe Amber Spyglass.
I let you down.
Which book is at the top of your current To-Read list?A Separationby Katie Kitamura.
Which book made you a forever reader?A Wrinkle in Timeby Madeleine LEngle.
What is a snack you couldnt write without?Dark chocolate, especiallyLake Champlain Peppermint Crunch bars.
I took his advice, but if I could Id go back to the original.
So maybe We Are All Actors or Acting Might back up your Life.
Im sure if I worked as a writer of movie poster taglines Id immediately be fired.