Tom Dolby is the author of new release Secret Society. Here he talks about societies, symbols and sequels.
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Did you always want to write for a YA audience?
After my first novel, THE TROUBLE BOY, came out, I thought it might be fun. I loved reading YA fiction from time to time, and I'm really glad I pursued it. I had been writing about twentysomethings, but I learned that twentysomethings and teens are not all that different.
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Did you always want to write for a YA audience?After my first novel, THE TROUBLE BOY, came out, I thought it might be fun. I loved reading YA fiction from time to time, and I'm really glad I pursued it. I had been writing about twentysomethings, but I learned that twentysomethings and teens are not all that different.
What inspired Secret Society?
I've always been fascinated by secret societies, and I liked the idea of one that recruited juniors in high school. The novel ties together all the New york City landmarks that I love: the Meatpacking District, where all the clubs are, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum, and of course, Cleopatra's Needle, where a murder takes place in the novel.
How did you decide on the ankh as the society's symbol?The ankh can mean so many different things -- life, rebirth, male and female -- that it was the perfect symbol to represent such a mysterious society.
Did you do any research into real life societies?
I did do some research -- though most of what's in the book is fictional.
Will there be a sequel? If so, can you tell us anything about it?
It picks up right where the first book leaves off -- and it has plenty of surprises!
Did you have any input into the cover design?I did -- my publisher was wonderful in consulting me about it, and for the shoot for the second book, I even got to give input on the models and the styling! That sequel will come out in fall 2010.
If you were invited to a secret society, would you join?
I think I would be curious! Wouldn't you be?
What are some of your favourite YA books and authors?
I love the work of Melissa de la Cruz, Scott Westerfeld, Laurie Halse Anderson, among many. So many great books out there! After I finish the SECRET SOCIETY sequel, I'm looking forward to having some more reading time.
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Related links:
Tom's site/Twitter: Tom Dolby.com / @tomdolby / @bradfordtrust
Facebook: Secret Society Series
US publisher's site: Harper Teen
My review: Secret Society by Tom Dolby
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Related links:
Tom's site/Twitter: Tom Dolby.com / @tomdolby / @bradfordtrust
Facebook: Secret Society Series
US publisher's site: Harper Teen
My review: Secret Society by Tom Dolby
5 comments:
Great interview. I haven't read this yet but I think I might.
Fascinating interview - thanks! I'm intrigued about the research. :)
I love the idea of secret societies. This book sounds intriguing.
Great interview, Jen! I really want to read this. I love the idea of secret societies!
Loved the interview and this really sounds like something I'd like to read. The cover is great, too. I'd be very curious if I were to be invited into a secret society. Of course I'd join! :)
I think this is the reason I'd be very interested in reading this book! To find out more about the secret society.
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