For today’s AAA post, I am pleased to present, the amazing Miranda Kenneally! She is the author of Catching Jordan, soon-to-be released, Stealing Parker, and next year in 2013, Things I Can’t Forget. I’m so excited to present you with this awesome interview, which will hopefully give you an insight into Miranda’s writing life and schedule! Without further ado, Miranda Kenneally!
How do you manage to write under a deadline?
I've been lucky so far in that I haven't had very challenging deadlines. I am not sure that I'd be able to write under a tight time frame. My process is to write and rewrite and rewrite and rewrite, and I need time to do that and think and mess around. Generally a story reveals itself to me - I don't usually come up with my plots. I just write until something shows up on paper.
You don’t often come across many companion books. What inspired you choose this path instead of a series?
It just sort of happened. Characters from CATCHING JORDAN just showed up in STEALING PARKER. It wasn't my choice. :) Also, I try to end my books in such a way that shows the characters are starting a new part of their lives, and that they are better prepared because of what they've learned during the book. I want to leave readers hoping for the best for my characters. I want them guessing at what happens between characters. However, I do love to show a little bit of what's going on in my characters' lives in my companion novels.
A bit of a spoiler: All of the main characters in CATCHING JORDAN and STEALING PARKER are in my third book coming out in 2013.
What is your favourite part of being an author?
Hearing from fans and getting to talk with them. I also love talking about other authors' books.
Why YA?
Why not? :) I guess I write YA for lots of different reasons. I like giving teenagers hope, because I didn't feel a lot of hope in high school. Also, I seem to relate better to teens than to adults. I haven't really grown up yet!
What’s it like being able to share your passion for writing with the world?
Surreal. Sometimes I can't believe that people want to read my stories. I hope people relate to and learn from my characters!
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I hope you enjoyed the interview, and remember, if you’re a fan of Miranda and her books, don’t forget to say ‘thanks’ – it’s always nice to be appreciated!
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Oh i did not not it has become a series ( or kind of) i'm still trying to get my hand on catching jordan ^^;;
ReplyDeletethank you a lot for this great interview
Not a series, but companions which means that in each book, characters from the previous story will make appearances :) I haven't read Catching Jordan either yet, but I ABSOLUTLEY can't wait as it looks and sounds amazing! Thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteOh Becca, I LOVE this interview! Miranda's responses are lovely, and I love how she described it as being 'surreal'.
ReplyDeleteAlso, this: "Also, I seem to relate better to teens than to adults. I haven't really grown up yet!" YES YES YES.
Oh Sarah, your so sweet :) I love this interview, too! Ha, yes, your girl version Peter Pan! Thanks for the beautiful comment, cupcake co-host!
DeleteAhahaha! I love Peter Pan. SO much. Talking of girl versions: my Mum played Peter Pan in her all-girls school production of it when she was a kid :D
DeleteHow did I miss this comment? Ha, funny! I'm now imagining your mum, in Peter Pan's outfit. A very pretty Peter Pan indeed :D
DeleteWhen we meet up, let's watch Peter Pan and dream of Neverland ♥
^I also LOVE that quote! Makes me feel like I'm not alone in my "not-wanting-to-grow-upness." Haha.
ReplyDeleteAgain, another great interview! Catching Jordan is a book I haven't picked up yet, but it's one I've had my eye on. Excited to see companion novels! I wish there were more "companions" and less "sequels." :)
Ha! You can be a female version, Peter Pan and join Sarah, along with all the others who don't ever want to grow up ;)
DeleteThanks, Kristen. I haven't yet read Catching Jordan either but I'm SO excited to get myself a copy. EXACTLY. There are too many series out there and not enough companions, hopefully we'll see more of the latter in the future :D
Hehe, I love how she says it wasn't her choice that the characters from CJ showed up in SP. Aw, and she's so humble. Of COURSE people would want to read her stories! From what I've read, they're freaking AMAZING. I am dying to read Catching Jordan already and this interview has definitely given me a kick up the butt to grab a copy already! <3
ReplyDeleteMiranda is humble and sweet and lovely and after interviewing her, it's made me all the more excited to get my copy of Catching Jordan, stat! Hopefully we both get to read it SUPER SOON :)
DeleteGreat interview and an awesome giveaway, thankyou :)
ReplyDeleteI just traded another person for a copy of Catching Jordan. I haven't read it yet though. Hope to get to it sooner rather than later!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen these covers side-by-side yet, but I love how they are all so similar and cohesive. I LOVE THAT in a series/companion set of books. Little things like that make me so happy, even when they don't make a difference in the stories at all. These look so fun on the outside! Thanks for showing the covers and also for mentioning the third book, which I hadn't heard of yet! :)
Lucky! I absolutely can't wait to get my hands on Catching Jordan. It looks and sounds fabulous. Enjoy it, hopefully you read it soon!
DeleteSame! I love how they all have that grassy, green on the cover, I like that it links them to one another :)