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.

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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.

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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.