GYDO: Christa Desir

Christa Desir, Author of Fault Line

So I used to do this thing on my blog where I’d interview authors and get them to answer a bunch of James Lipton-type questions. Then I sort of gave it up because I’m not the best blogger and the consistency of it was a bit exhausting. But I thought maybe today for Nikki’s blog, I would bring it back and answer some of the questions myself. Thanks, Nikki, for having me! And thanks everyone else for indulging me.

1. What is your favorite word? Simplicity. There’s something linguistically beautiful about this word, but also, it’s sort of what I strive for in life (and fail miserably at!)
2. What is your least favorite word? Moisture. Because it’s just gross. I don’t even let anyone in my house say it (or any variation of it). We eat damp cakes. We put lotion on our skin. No one uses the M word.
3. What turns your current MC on? Direct girls. No bullshitters. Long legs. Honesty.
4. What turns your current MC off? Secrets and lies. Head games.
5. What sound do you love? My kids laughing.
6. What sound do you hate? My kids arguing.
7. What is your favorite YA quirk? I like unconventional characters who are deeply flawed. I like when girls eat in books. I like when kisses are awkward.
8. What profession other than yours would you like to attempt? I’ve had about a hundred jobs, so this is a tough one. But I’d like to be the director of a summer camp.
9. What profession would you never want to attempt? Anything involving flying. (Pilot, flight attendant, astronaut, etc)
10. What would you like to most be remembered for? My activism.

Thank you so much again, Nikki. And thanks to everyone who has pre-ordered Fault Line. It means so much to me!

Fault Line Blurb
Ben could date anyone he wants, but he only has eyes for the new girl — sarcastic free-spirit, Ani. Luckily for Ben, Ani wants him too. She’s everything Ben could ever imagine. Everything he could ever want.
But that all changes after the party. The one Ben misses. The one Ani goes to alone.
Now Ani isn’t the girl she used to be, and Ben can’t sort out the truth from the lies. What really happened, and who is to blame?
Ben wants to help her, but she refuses to be helped. The more she pushes Ben away, the more he wonders if there’s anything he can do to save the girl he loves.

Author Bio

Christa Desir writes contemporary fiction for young adults. She lives with her husband, three small children, and overly enthusiastic dog outside of Chicago. She has volunteered as a rape victim activist for over ten years, including providing direct service as an advocate in hospital ERs. She also works as an editor. Visit her at www.christadesir.com

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