Hey guys! WELCOME TO THE FIRST DAY OF THE WINTER FORMAL where I ask the Winter Formal authors (Jen McConnel, Lynne Matson, Sara B. Larson, and Bethany Hagen) one question and then ask my spotlighted author five questions. AND READ THROUGH FOR INFORMATION ON THE TWITTER PARTY!
Lynne Matson Interview
FF: How did you come up
with the science of Nil? (Because it is unbelievably complex and
amazing!)
LM: Thank you Nikki!
:) I gave the science of Nil a great deal of thought. I didn't want everything
to be explained…because I wanted a bit of the supernatural mystique of LOST,
and to infuse the story with the vibe that there are some things in the
universe beyond our grasp. And yet, I wanted there to be some sort of
scientific basis--at least a plausible explanation--for the island's existence,
and something concrete the teens (and readers) could grasp. AND I CAN'T SAY
ANYMORE BECAUSE I'LL SPILL ALL THE SEKRITS!!! :) *shares island shaped cookies
as a distraction*
FF: If you were stuck on Nil, you'd most likely…
LM: Completely freak
out, at least at first. After the initial panic, I'd like to think I could get
it together enough to find people and figure it out, but sheesh--let's face is
Nil is a freaky Twilight Zone moment with no end in sight.
FF: What three things
would you miss the most if you were thrown onto Nil?
LM: The first thing
that popped into my head was family. I'd miss my boys and husband terribly. But
you said "things" so hmmmm…
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Okay, here goes. (1) My
bed. I love snuggling into a comfy bed at night, with soft sheets and thick,
fluffy covers. Not so easy to come by on Nil. (2) My iPod. I LOVE MUSIC AND
WOULD MISS IT TERRIBLY. (3) Chocolate.
*honorable mention to
sunglasses, because they would come in handy on Nil.:)
FF: If you saw a heat
shimmer, you would…
LM: Think of Nil.:)
And possibly run the other way.Oh who am I kidding, I'd totally run AWAY. :)
FF: What about your
writing career has surprised you the most so far?
LM: The incredible
support of the YA community. It's AMAZING. Authors and bloggers have been so
welcoming and thoughtful and generous. The YA Valentines have been my rock, and
bloggers have helped get the word out about NIL more enthusiastically than I
ever could have dreamed. Honestly, sometimes all the author/blogger kindness
makes me teary, because the writing road can be lonely at times. But the YA
community is tight--and AWESOME.:)
AND NOW by mini interview with all the Winter Formal authors:
Here's what I asked:
Sara B Larson: Well, even though her life has been hard, I would definitely pick Alexa. She's such an example of strength to me. She's imperfect, but she's strong and determined, and she never gives up. I admire that so much. She's also incredibly loyal and cares so deeply for the ones she loves. She's willing to do whatever it takes to protect them, to help them.AND NOW by mini interview with all the Winter Formal authors:
Here's what I asked:
If you were one character in your book, who would you (want to) be?
Lynne Matson: Hmmmm…good one. I should pick a character that lives, right? Or not, because I don't want to be spoilery. *wails* I CAN'T PICK, Nikki, because otherwise I'll spill ALL THE SEKRITS. Nil is a creepy place.
Bethany Hagen: Ooh, tough question. Maybe Cara Westoff. She is the complete opposite of me in temperament--loud, assertive and confident. I think it would be fun to be her for like a day, but then the shopping bills would start to get out of hand...
Jen McConnel: That's actually a tough question; definitely not Darlena, because I don't want that kind of crazy power. There's a character in the second book I would LOVE to be, but you haven't met her yet. ;)
Twitter Party
Nil Synopsis
On the mysterious island of Nil, the rules are set. You have one year. Exactly 365 days--to escape, or you die.
Seventeen-year-old Charley doesn’t know the rules. She doesn’t even know where she is. The last thing she remembers is blacking out, and when she wakes up, she’s lying naked in an empty rock field.
Lost and alone, Charley finds no sign of other people until she meets Thad, the gorgeous leader of a clan of teenage refugees. Soon Charley learns that leaving the island is harder than she thought . . . and so is falling in love. With Thad’s time running out, Charley realizes that to save their future, Charley must first save him. And on an island rife with dangers, their greatest threat is time.
Lynne Matson
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Lynne Matson grew up in Georgia in a house full of books and a backyard full of gnarly pines. She attended the University of Florida, where she met and married her husband, the cutest boy she’s ever seen. Now, Lynne is mother to four amazing boys. After a career as an attorney, Lynne is thrilled to be making her debut in YA fiction.
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Winter Formal Tour
Feb 10 Mon: Lynne Matson @ ME
Feb 11 Tues: Bethany Hagen @ Book Haven Extraordinaire
Feb 12 Wed: Sara. B Larson @ Eater of Books
Feb 13 Thurs: Jen McConnel @ YA Reads
Ah--I haven't read any of these yet. :( But I'll definitely get to them when they're out--espeically Nil! It's one of my most anticipated 2014 debuts! Lynne's answers were really interesting. If I were stuck on an island, I'd miss my bed, too. :)
ReplyDeleteAimee @ Read by the Undead
I'd totally miss my bed and iPod the most, too! I looove music so much and I'd die without being able to listen to any music. Fantastic interviews, Nikki! <33
ReplyDeleteOoo, very nice! I'd run toward the heat shimmer actually, thinking on Nil (now that I've read it). Or even thinking of a mirage. I would want to put my hand in it to feel the shimmer. Because I'm weird LOL
ReplyDeleteAlyssa @ The Eater of Books!
Great interview, ladies! And, Lynne, I know what you mean; the writing community continues to amaze me! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat interview! Whoo!
ReplyDeleteI have Nil but I haven't read it. bad Nova, I know! I love the authors' refusal to answer some of the questions to not spoil sekrets. YOU CAN SPOIL THEM. NOVA WANTS TO KNOW!