We're excited to have author Keren David on our site today! Last year we had the privilege of reading her debut book, When I Was Joe, (you can read our review here), and this year we have the privilege of interviewing Keren about her sequel, Almost True.
We were really enjoyed reading your debut book, When I Was Joe and we're looking forward to reading it's sequel, Almost True. What can you tell us about your newest release?
What do you admire most about Ty's character growth from When I Was Joe to Almost True?
What do you find more challenging to write, the first book in a series or its sequel and why?
The first book, I think, the characters are all new and you're feeling your way. It's great to be able to pick up their stories again in a sequel. Ty's voice was very familiar to me by the time I wrote Almost True, which made life easier. I loved exploring the secrets in his past, and introducing him to new characters.
When you're not writing, what is one thing you enjoy doing?
Is there a book you've read lately that you'd recommend to us?
The YA fantasy Firebrand by Gillian Philip is excellent - Scottish faeries in the sixteenth century, with a wild rough irresistable anti-hero . And Tall Story by Candy Gourlay, which is just about to come out in the US is a really moving and beautifully written story of two siblings who've never met before. It's a book with everything - drama, magic, realism, humour and a definite tear-jerker.
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Thank you so much Keren for joining us today. We'll be sharing our review for Almost True tomorrow. Be sure to visit Keren's site here to learn more about Almost True and her writing.
Great interview, looking forward to the review of Almost True, I really enjoyed When I Was Joe. =)
ReplyDeleteThank you Cynthia! I'll be sure to send it to you so you can read it. It's really good!!
ReplyDeleteGreat interview!
ReplyDeletegreat interview ... and thanks for mentioning my book, keren! you're the best!
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