The Book Resort is thrilled to have Justine Larbalestier stop by to dish.
Ready? Let's go!
Me: What are you working on now? (If you can give us a hint!)
JL: My next book is set in New York City in the 1930s. It's big and sprawling with a cast of millions. There will be lindy hopping and explosions.
Me: Wonder Woman or Batgirl:
JL: Love them both. Was addicted to the Lynda Carter tellie show when I was wee. But I also watched Batman the camp 60s show obsessively and was always crushed when Batgirl's motorbike didn't zoom by in the opening credits.
Me: Subway or Taxi:
JL: Walking or riding a bicycle.
Me: Broadway Show or Movie Theater:
JL: I would rather see a really excellent Broadway show than go to a movie. But I'd rather see pretty much any movie than go to a mediocre or bad Broadway show.
Me: Guilty Pleasure:
JL: I don't have any. I am not ashamed of any of the things I love.
Me: When you were a little girl, you thought you would grow up to be a….
JL: Writer
Me: Midnight snack:
JL: Dried fruit and nuts.
Me: Bookmark or dog ear?
JL: Bookmark!
Me: Read with dustjacket or remove it?
JL: Depends on the book and the jacket.
Me: Ocean, Lake, Desert, Mountain:
JL: All are lovely.
Me: Who is your favorite writer that most people have never heard of?
JL: Alaya Johnson. But I suspect when her next book comes out in 2010 way more people will discover her genius.
Me: What kid or teen books made a difference in your world growing up?
JL: Enid Blyton's Folk of the Faraway Tree
Me: Where do you like to write your books (bed ~ coffee shop ~ an office)?
JL: I can write pretty much anywhere as I travel a lot. But mostly I wind up writing on a couch with my laptop. I don't like cafes but will write in them if there's no alternative.
Me: Describe your ideal place to write:
JL: With my husband far away from all the other people I know, with no chores to do, no internet access, a gorgeous view, and a great ergonomic set up.
Me: What are you reading @ the moment?
JL: Harlem: The Making of a Ghetto by Gilbert Osofsky
Me: Do you usually have more than one book you are reading at a time?
JL: No.
Me: Do you read nonfiction in a different way or place than you read fiction?
JL: No.
Hurry grab a copy of any of Justine's backlist & pre-order Liar
Magic's Child (2007)
Magic Lessons (2006)
Magic or Madness (2005)
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4 Snazzy Remarks:
great interview!
I love HTDYF and the Magic trilogy, but haven't read Liar yet. Looking forward to it.
Another fun interview, I just picked up How to Ditch Your Fairy from the library after seeing it on Steph's blog. That will be my first read from this author.
Love Enid Blyton too, I've not long finished The Magic Faraway Tree for a childhood favourites challenge so Justine has great taste lol
Thanks for the interview, my daughter recently read How to Ditch Your Fairy and really enjoyed it.
Thanks for the great interview! I love the look of "How to Ditch you Fairy" and "Liar".
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