Amanda asked Mary E. Pearson:

Where did you get inspiration to the world in the kiss of deception? It is one of the most amazing books I have ever read!

Mary E. Pearson Thank you so much, Amanda! The inspirations and ideas came from several places--from the small and mundane, to the large and timeless. In terms of mundane, this series came right on the heels of my science fiction series, the Jenna Fox Chronicles, which required a LOT of research on advanced technology. I was ready for a change of pace and I wanted to jump into a world that had NO technology! At least not much more than a wagon wheel, or a crumbling castle or two. How is that a mundane inspiration for you?

But in a more global and timeless vein, I had been thinking a lot about how much the world changes and yet, how much it stays the same. I mused about the things that last—like love and hate. It seems to be in our DNA. Whether it’s Cleopatra pining for Mark Antony, or Alexander the Great leading ancient armies, love and domination seem to be driving constants in the human experience. I wanted to explore three young people caught up in the full spectrum of these passions!

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