Hardcover: 352 pages
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers (May 3, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0544596323
ISBN-13: 978-0544596320
Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 1.2 x 8.7 inches
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A Conversation with Ashley Herring Blake The author of Suffer Love talks about her childhood rock star Disney dreams, love of really great ghost stories, and the inspiration behind her romantic debut novel.
Did you always want to become a writer? Iâve always loved writing and reading, but I cycled through a lot of potential careers before settling on writing. As a kid, I wanted to be a marine biologist, a singer for Disney, and a teacher. I did become a teacher and had barely started that career when I decided to pursue writing with gusto. What did you read when you were a kid? Anne of Green Gables and the Baby-Sitters Club series were definite favorites. I also read a lot of Judy Blume and Sweet Valley High. I had a penchant for ghost stories as well, and Mary Downing Hahnâs Wait Till Helen Comes remains one of my favorite books ever.
How often do you write? It depends. If Iâm drafting a new book, I like to write every day until I have the first draft finished. Every now and then Iâll skip a day, but if I miss too many, I lose the momentum of whatâs happening with my characters. After I complete a draft, I usually take a week or two before diving back into revision. Truthfully, I have a hard time going too long without working on something, whether planning, drafting, or revising. Me without a project in mind equals major anxiety! Where do you write? I like writing at home if I can, and I have a little office nook thatâs perfect for writing. I also love writing surrounded by books, so Iâll write on the couch near my largest bookshelf a lot. Every now and then, I venture into coffeeshops.
What inspired you to write Suffer Love? There were a few ideas that really fascinated me when I started Suffer Love. One, I was intrigued by how teens dealt with family trauma, particularly infidelity. Two, I was interested in exploring what happens when one tells a lie with good intentions. I loved diving into both of those emotional realms with Sam and Hadley. What is your favorite book that you have not written? Oh, wow, I have so many. But Iâd have to say Jandy Nelsonâs The Sky Is Everywhere. That book is super-special to meâitâs one that helped me see that I wanted to write contemporary YA and it really helped me through a difficult time of loss. Such a beautiful book.
Are you working on anything new now? I am! I have another book, How to Make a Wish, coming out with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2017, and Iâm also in the middle of drafting another contemporary YA.
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