Today's Muse: Melissa WalkerAuthor of: Violet on the Runway (review here), Violet by Design, and Violet in Private (reviews coming soon!)
Starring in: A mini-interview!
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Bookworm: Welcome, Melissa! So, tell us...What made you want to write a book revolving around the world of modeling?
Melissa: After working as a magazine editor and interviewing lots of models, I saw how glamorous--and also how dark--the fashion world could be. It was the perfect setting for a real girl to walk into and have life-changing experiences.
Bookworm: Are Violet or any of the other characters based off of any real-life people?
Melissa: Violet and I share a lot of likes and dislikes (I think most first-time authors put a bit of themselves into their narrators). Otherwise, some of the more colorful fashion characters are based lightly on people I've met, but no close friends. And I won't name names!
Bookworm: What was your favorite scene to write in Violet on the Runway?
Melissa: I loved writing the Roger-and-Violet scenes. I love them together.
Bookworm: Aside from the Violet trilogy and your upcoming summer romance, Lovestruck Summer, are you planning on writing any more books for teens?
Melissa: Yes! I'm working on a secret new book right now. I hope to take it out and see if any publishers want it this spring.
Bookworm: What are your hobbies outside of writing?
Melissa: Hmm....TV? Does that count? Okay, also: yoga, tiny cafes with good pastries, walking in the park near my apartment, Oprah, and I Heart Daily updates. Are any of those hobbies?
Bookworm: Yes, I would definitely say so. So...what's on your list of YA favorites?
Melissa: Too hard! I can't do it! The latest book that I LOVED was The Adoration of Jenna Fox, which happens to be the readergirlz.com pick for March, so people should come join the book discussion if they've read it. And if you haven't: Pick it up! So good!
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Many thanks to Melissa, and Happy March to everyone!
On the topic of Monday Muses and March, I'll be introducing a new feature called March Madness soon that involves a giveaway of a book for every author interview that I post....which means that I'll be giving away 4+ books monthly! Right now, it's still under wraps, but be ready for some awesome giveaways!
Edit: Read the rules here, and then enter by commenting!
60 comments:
I seriously love Melissa Walker interviews!
Great interview! The Violet series are some of my favorite teen books. :)
And I am IN LOVE with i heart daily!!!
Great inteview. I heart I Heart Daily!
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Fantastic interview and contest! This is a type of March Madness to get behind!
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I LOVE Melissa Walker, her interview is great and her volgs are always funny!
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I heard a lot of good things about this series--we don't have it at our library :(
new follower!
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Loved the interview! All Melissa Walker's books sound great!
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Oooohhh! Forgot to say that we've been following the blog!
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Beth & Nathan
I've been a follower.
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i am already a follower
i blogged about it http://kissmybook.blogspot.com/2009/03/some-amazing-contests.html
Great interview.
I am already a follower.
Enjoyed the interview and thanks for the contest! tWarner419@aol.com
I'd love to enter
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I'm a follower
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I posted link under contest section of my blog here:
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Can't wait to read the books! :)
I'm not a follower but I'm a subscriber on Google.
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I'd love to read the book! :'D
I can't wait for Lovestruck Summer. I love Melissa Walker's writing!!
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I'm now a follower.
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I would love to enter!
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Ooh, I want to hear more about Lovestruck Summer!
wishonstars13@hotmail.com
I'm a new follower.
wishonstars13@hotmail.com
I blogged about the contest here:
http://noraatnow.blogspot.com/2009/03/book-contests.html
Wonderful interview - Melissa Walker is so awesome =)
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I've been wanting to read the Violet books for a while. Thanks for the interview and contest!
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I'm already a follower.
great interview and fun hobbies! would love to be entered for the contest and i am a follower.
oh cool! i've been wanting to read this...
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I would love and entry for this cool book! I am a follower!
ah.... A SECRET new book that wonderful Melissa is writing.
Any publisher would be lucky to have her.
I'd love to be entered, please and thank you! :)
Please enter me. I already have Violet on the Runway. All I need now is Violet by Design and Violet in Private to complete my collection!
Sara
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I would love to enter to win this book! :)
I'm a follower
And I blogged here:
http://flyingsolooooo.blogspot.com/2009/03/book-giveaway-links-for-march.html
Oh I think I forgot to leave my email address!
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Thanks for the interview!
Lesley
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Thanks for the interview and great giveaway. :-) Haven't read this one yet but it sounds like a fun read!
Also a follower. :-)
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I'd love to read this book!
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I never got a chance to read Melissa's book yet!
I have linked this contest to my blog: www.orientaldesires.blogspot.com
If its open for international readers then I am all in
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This looks like an absolutely fabulous read. Thank you so much for the giveaway. I'm a new follower too. :)
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Thanks!
Kelly
I posted about your giveaway too. :)
http://enroutetolife.blogspot.com/2009/03/back-to-giveaways.html
Thanks
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I would love to get into this series -- thanks for the chance to win a copy of VIOLET IN PRIVATE!
I'm also a new Follower.
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Count me in :)
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I'd love to be entered!
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AMAZING interview! I love Melissa Walker!
enter me please!
Grace L
Is it an international contest? If so then I would love to enter.
blodeuedd1 (at) gmail (dot) com
i am already a follower!
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I haven't actually read any books by this author, but I have heard tons of things about the Violet series which sounds great! This was a cool interview, thanks!
greenc70@gmail.com
This sounds like a very fun series. Thanks for the interview!
Melissa Walker has to be one of the coolest people ever! Thanks for this interview/giveaway!
I really enjoyed your interview! I've always heard such good things about this series but haven't had the chance to read them. Please include me too so I can start! :)
- I'm already a follower
- I've added this to my blog
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Hey. (:
I'm a follower, and I blogged about it here.
Here's my email:
loony_balooga_91@hotmail.com
Link exchange?
Can you please enter me :) (:
Thank you,
katiepinn@hotmail.com
Am now a follower!
furrymochi@bellsouth.net
I can't wait to find out what the new book is!
I'm already a follower.
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What a great interview. Please include me in your giveaway. I am already a follower.
Thanks
Debbie
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I really, really need to read this book series already!
Love this interview! I'd love to be entered, and I'm already a follower.
not_so_cg[at]yahoo[dot]com
Oooh, last minute entry!
I love the Violet covers! And Melissa is pretty groovy :D
I already follow! And it'd be pointless to blog about it now, wouldn't it? ;)
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