Amelia Atwater-Rhodes

I have swung on a flying trapeze, explored a glacier, and been hit in the face by a shark's tail while scuba diving. I like to throw myself fully into projects and adventures, which is probably how I managed to publish a book in the first place. ”

In 2006, when I had come very close to calling my agent and telling him I needed to take a break, NaNoWriMo was where I found my inspiration again. ”

Honestly, I get character ideas from the most inane places. Sometimes a song will give me an idea. Sometimes I will just hear a snippet of conversation that ends up having nothing to do with the book that emerges. ”

Wandering around the mall and giggling at magazines doesn't interest me. I've never enjoyed shopping. I detest shoes. ”

When I was fourteen, I was one of those kids who wore all black because it matched everything. Seriously. ”

Vampires were an excellent springboard. I still love them; they fascinate me. ”

One of the strangest results of having your name on a book jacket is the proliferation of people who know one narrow aspect of your life and are suddenly surprised to learn there's more. ”

I prefer to write about what we refer to as 'the supernatural' versus everyday life. Humans, by themselves, bore me. ”

The truth is, I like to engage with life fully. Given an opportunity to do something I don't often get a chance to do, I feel the need to try it, even if I suspect I'll make a fool out of myself. ”

My mom was really of the belief that, as long as you were reading anything, it was okay. Just read. ”