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Swati Avasthi, author of Split, joins on the buzz boards on February 8! Ask Swati a question or give her a shout out here!

Posted Jan 22, 2010, 03:10:24 PM

wow this book sounds so interesting and mysterious and i cant wait to read it. my question to you is "how did you think of the ideas to this book and did this happen in yours or someone you knows life?

Posted Jan 22, 2010, 03:14:05 PM

Hey Swati! Split sounds like a really exciting read. Like the protagonist, have you ever experienced a situation where keeping a secret had a major impact on your life?

Posted Jan 22, 2010, 03:24:03 PM

Let me first say- Welcome to Random Buzzers!! Your book sounds very interesting!
The plot sounds refreshing! Not to mention the protagonist is a male!
Where did the idea for the plot come from?

Posted Jan 22, 2010, 03:26:39 PM

Welcome to Random Buzz.  When did you first realize you wanted to write a book, and how long did it take you to write Split?

Posted Jan 22, 2010, 03:29:29 PM

Hi Swati! This book sounds really exciting and I can't wait to read it! Do you like to read the same genre of books that you've written this one in? If not, what genre do you like to read best?

Posted Jan 22, 2010, 03:34:45 PM

Dear Swati Avasthi,
     Wow, this sounds like such an interesting book, I can't wait to read it! So, a question: do you base your characters on people you know? And if so, do you find it makes it easier to make your characters relateable? Thanks!
                                                                      <3 JediTears09

Posted Jan 22, 2010, 04:23:54 PM

First I'd like to say congrats on your first book! :)

I have a few questions. Have you written other books that aren't published or is your upcoming book the first actual book that you've written? And what's the whole experience of getting your book published like? I can imagine that it's exciting, but when you were trying to get published, did you ever want to give up?

Posted Jan 22, 2010, 04:40:59 PM

 What inspired you to write a Young Adult book.

Posted Jan 22, 2010, 04:54:30 PM

Did you enjoy writing this book? Are you planning to write more YA books?

Posted Jan 22, 2010, 05:00:11 PM

This book sounds very interesting!

When did you decide to start writing? Did it just happen?

Posted Jan 22, 2010, 05:05:30 PM

Welcome Miss Avasthi!!! glad to have you with us. your book sounds very interesting and i can't wait to read it so here are my questions for you: I know you are a first time author, so i was wondering, how did you enjoy the experience? what was your favorite part of writing this book? how long have you been writing? have you tried to write books before this but never published/finished them? i cant wait to hear from you on random buzz :)

Posted Jan 22, 2010, 05:12:39 PM

Welcome Ms. Avasthi, My question for you is: If you or a friend had this problem how would you handle it? Even though your book may be classified in fiction, these types of abuse situations happen all the time. That's why i want to know how you would handle it. And ,also, was it something similar in your childhood or a friends that inspired you to inform people on such an important topic? Your book sound so good. I will definitely try to read it.

Thank You

Posted Jan 22, 2010, 05:55:50 PM

Hi Swati!

My question is, "How does it feel to be a debut author?"

:)

Ari

Posted Jan 22, 2010, 06:19:14 PM

Is there significance to the $3.84?  If not, why did you pick that amount?

Posted Jan 22, 2010, 06:36:02 PM

HI, and welcome! I was just wondering, what were you doing or what did you see that made you come up with the storyline for this book?

Posted Jan 22, 2010, 07:33:55 PM

Hi Swati, welcome to Random Buzzers... I hope you enjoy your time here... we're a fun lot.

I have a couple of questions.  The first is what inspired you to write a book centering around abuse?  Was it to raise awareness?  Have you had someone in your life who experienced it personally?  (I realize the last part is kind of personal, so you obviously don't have to answer it.)

The second is one that I like to ask everyone (and I do mean everyone).  Was there a certain book that inspired your love of reading or writing, or hooked you on a certain genre?

Posted Jan 22, 2010, 07:50:46 PM

Hi!  Aside from how do you pronounce your name, what made you decide to write Jace's story as a YA novel instead of Adult Fiction?

Posted Jan 22, 2010, 08:19:58 PM

Hi Swati!

Any plans for a second book, either a companion to this one or a totally separate entitiy or do you already have one in the works?

Posted Jan 22, 2010, 08:56:52 PM

I've already had this book on my amazon wishlist for a few weeks. I bet it's cool to hear that your first book is on amazon and ready for wishlisting! I can't wait to read it... it sounds like the perfect blend of mystery and suspense and drama. And, the cover is intriguing! What a great combination!

Posted Jan 22, 2010, 09:19:09 PM