(Answers are shortened and modified seeing as its really hard to listen and type everything!!)
What do you do to create the perfect mood to write?
SD: I can't listen to music when I'm writing, but I do have songs in mind when I'm writing. I actually got the name Emaline (from the moon and more) from a song.
LH: For the sequel to Nantucket Blue I listened to lots of Taylor Swift!
Do you identify with setting, plot, or character the most?
LH: For me it was the setting!
SD: Always with the character. Well the character's name! I reread what ever I wrote the last day and just build on that. But different things work for different people, lots of trial and error when it comes to writing.
TD: Character. I talk about my characters to my family all the time. My daughter says the character Travis is like a part of our family because I talk about him so much. Like its a little creepy when people talk about Travis being cute. I mean he's like my son!
What are your favorite banned books? And have your book been banned or challenged?
SF: Mine probably will be! I mean I understand why and how books get banned, but I hope if it helps a person or family or parent, that's enough
SD: I have had my books banned. Just Listen has been challenged. I understand why books are banned, but I think some of the books that are banned are the ones that teens learn from the most.
LM: I have TONS of banned books! I respects others opinions, but having my books banned does make me sad. Some people think I target and make fun of the youth. But I try not to let others thoughts and opinions get to me!
