Ask the Author: Holly Bodger
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Holly Bodger
Sorry, I don't have a date yet. There will definitely be one. I've already written it, but need to find time to polish (and I'm finishing another project first!)
Holly Bodger
Summer is usually when I finally have time to catch up on a lot of reading, so I'm hoping to finish the Throne of Glass series and read the ACOTAR ones. I'd also like to read Mortal Instruments (I know...I know...How have I NOT read those yet???)
Holly Bodger
Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy [Pride and Prejudice].
I love Elizabeth because she's smart and strong, and doesn't let money or status influence her choices. I love that she reads books and gets mud on her dress, and yet is still the one who attracts the most eligible bachelor in town.
I love Darcy because he's fiercely loyal to the people he loves. He's also a little shy and awkward which I prefer to the typical "flawless" hero.
As a couple, I think they're perfect because she needs someone to show her that her prejudices against the rich are wrong, and he needs someone to knock his pride down a level.
P.S. My current favorite "modern" couple is Celaena & Sam [Throne of Glass series].
I love Elizabeth because she's smart and strong, and doesn't let money or status influence her choices. I love that she reads books and gets mud on her dress, and yet is still the one who attracts the most eligible bachelor in town.
I love Darcy because he's fiercely loyal to the people he loves. He's also a little shy and awkward which I prefer to the typical "flawless" hero.
As a couple, I think they're perfect because she needs someone to show her that her prejudices against the rich are wrong, and he needs someone to knock his pride down a level.
P.S. My current favorite "modern" couple is Celaena & Sam [Throne of Glass series].
Holly Bodger
Definitely! It is actually on the LYRA list for these grades specifically: https://www.state.lib.la.us/literacy-...
Holly Bodger
Yes, definitely, but I don't have a publication date yet. :-(
Holly Bodger
Yes, there is a sequel to 5 TO 1. I don't have a release date yet, but hopefully later this year!
Holly Bodger
Thanks Emma! Yes, I am working on more books. One will be the sequel to 5 TO 1, but the others are unrelated.
Holly Bodger
I definitely would like to publish another book in this world, although I'm not sure if it will be a sequel or companion (or both!)
Holly Bodger
UPDATED RESPONSE: I've now released a free novella from Surina's perspective. You can download it from http://hollybodger.com/the-other-one/
Asha's story will be covered in the sequel (out later this year).
Holly
Asha's story will be covered in the sequel (out later this year).
Holly
Holly Bodger
Aw thanks, Priya!
The characters are completely fictional. When I create my book bible (which is basically a book with notes & pictures for all of my characters, buildings, food, customs, clothes etc...) I choose pictures from the internet for each of my characters because I need to see their faces when I write. Sudasa (the main female character) was not based on anyone famous, but Kiran (the main male character) was based on a young Shahid Kapoor. The picture I used is on my Pinterest account at https://www.pinterest.com/hollybodger...
The characters are completely fictional. When I create my book bible (which is basically a book with notes & pictures for all of my characters, buildings, food, customs, clothes etc...) I choose pictures from the internet for each of my characters because I need to see their faces when I write. Sudasa (the main female character) was not based on anyone famous, but Kiran (the main male character) was based on a young Shahid Kapoor. The picture I used is on my Pinterest account at https://www.pinterest.com/hollybodger...
Holly Bodger
Find a routine that works for you and stick to it, no matter how hard it is. Publishing is a hard business. If you want to be in it for the long haul (and believe me, it IS a long haul!), you need to find a way to keep writing no matter how hard it is or how many distractions attempt to sidetrack you.
Holly Bodger
I have plans to post a sample from 5 TO 1 but have not done so yet. I will update this question when it's available!
Holly Bodger
I was at work one day and came across this article called, "The consequences of son preference and sex-selective abortion in China and other Asian countries" (http://www.cmaj.ca/content/183/12/137...). I'd always been interested in the treatment of girls around the world, but when I read this article, it really struck me. I immediately started to imagine what life might be like for girls in the future--when the tables are turned--and the story just came to me. I know that sounds a little like lightning striking but that's how it happened!
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