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Fallen author Lauren Kate will be chatting right HERE on the Buzz Boards starting November 30th!

Ask your questions here!

Posted Nov 19, 2009, 09:59:06 AM

What inspired you to write Fallen? When did you start writting? Where did you get the idea to write Fallen?(tied to first question) Thanks very much! I look forward to being able to get the chance to read Fallen!

Posted Nov 23, 2009, 05:18:42 PM

Are you planning on writing any future books. If so, do you have any idea what they'll be on?

How did you get the idea to write Fallen?

What types of books do you like to read?

Posted Nov 23, 2009, 05:19:33 PM

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to answer our questions.

Do you actually set aside time specifically to write, or do you kind of just write sporadically whenever an idea strikes you? Also, do you type your writing on the computer, or do you write everything first in a notebook by hand? I think it's easier to just use a computer, but then I think you're kind of bound to that one spot to write in, and there's something about writing in a notebook that makes the story just so much more personal.

Thanks again!

Posted Nov 23, 2009, 08:36:57 PM

Do you have any say in the cover art?  Veto power?  I really love the cover of the book!

Posted Nov 23, 2009, 08:50:40 PM

Is writing therapeutic for you, ie. is it like a sanctuary for you? What do you get out of writing  and what do you hope to bring to others with your writing? When you write a book, do you base them on your own life or something you witness or wonder about? Thanks so much! I hope to read your book soon.

Posted Nov 23, 2009, 08:50:47 PM

Oh my gosh!  This is exciting!  This book is the one I've been wanting to read the most so far this year.  I hope I'll be able to read it sometime soon.  I just need the money for it...  Anyway, welcome and thanks so much for being here.  I'm so excited to see what you write about on here.

My questions for you are:

Why did you start writing?  Is it something you've always done?  Did someone inspire you?  Was it by accident?  What happened?

What is your favorite book (published or unpublished) that you've written?  What about only of the published ones?

What character that you've written is most like you?  What character in any book (by any author) is most like you?

Is being an author with a book in high demand or well liked (or wanted by at least me and my friends) what you wanted?  I'm sorry if you don't understand that question, it's really hard to word.  Was it your goal to write a book like Fallen?  Were you trying hard to become well known, or was that just a side perk?  Or not a perk at all?  Are you excited Fallen is getting popular?Those are still really awkwardly worded questions... Sorry about that.

Well, those are my questions.  I know that there's a lot, and by no means do you have to answer them all. I mean, there are a lot, and it's your choice what you want to answer.  Thanks so, so much in advance for answering any questions you choose to answer.  Thanks for coming here and I can't wait to read what you have to say!

Posted Nov 23, 2009, 09:07:03 PM

What type of research did you do for Fallen, if any? Did you draw on any particular myths about angels or put different mythoi together?

Posted Nov 23, 2009, 09:08:27 PM

Hi Lauren,


How long did it take for you to write Fallen?

Posted Nov 23, 2009, 09:22:10 PM

Hi Lauren! I am very excited to read your book :)

My question is: Why did you choose to write YA fiction? Why not target it at another age level? Thank you!

- Lindsey

Posted Nov 23, 2009, 09:23:31 PM

What was your inspiration for Fallen?

Posted Nov 23, 2009, 09:36:12 PM

I'm thinking about writing a few books.

How did you decide to be an author?  Do you have any advice for future authors?

Posted Nov 23, 2009, 11:09:31 PM

Hello Lauren Kate!

What is your favorite genre to read? and is it also your favorite genre to write? Do you find that your interest in reading tends to direct your writing also? I would think they tie together, but what do I know?!

Thank you for taking time to answer all our questions!! I can't wait to read this book!!

Posted Nov 23, 2009, 11:22:12 PM

I was wondering if you have a favorite author and also what books have inspired you?

Posted Nov 24, 2009, 12:08:34 AM

Growing up what types of books did you read? Also what were/are your favorite?

Posted Nov 24, 2009, 12:55:21 AM

I am so excited to read this book.  What was your inspiration for the book.?

Posted Nov 24, 2009, 06:35:55 AM

Hi Lauren,

Who is your favorite character or least favorite character in your book?

is there a book that you love so much that it made you want to write one like it?

what is your favorite book? genre? author?

what is your favorite place to write? do you have to have a certain snack with you when you write? a favorite pair of socks? a certain flavor of bubble-gum?

a few questions for fun: what is your favorite place to hang out when you're not writing? what are some of your past times or activities? do you have any pets? do you have a favorite website?

thanks for being here for us!

~Haley

Posted Nov 24, 2009, 08:37:37 AM

If Fallen was made into a movie, who would you want to play the main characters Luce and Daniel?

Posted Nov 24, 2009, 09:10:32 AM

Thanks for taking the time to visit us, Lauren! I'm really looking forward to reading Fallen!

What made you choose Savannah for the setting of the book? (Besides the fact that it's simply a gorgeous place steeped in history? :)) Was there a particular reason that made it right for this story?

If you could travel to ANY location to research a book, where would you choose?

If you could collaborate with an author, living or dead, who would it be? What do you think the project would be like?

Thanks again!

Last Modified Nov 25, 2009, 08:27:48 PM

Hi Lauren and welcome to our hive! Fallen takes place in Georgia...are you a G.R.I.T.S. like me? (Girl Raised in the South)

Posted Nov 24, 2009, 10:13:05 AM