'In case you're wondering, this is not a love story. My name is Victoria Spring. I like to sleep and I like to blog. Last year - before all that stuff with Charlie and before I had to face the harsh realities of A-Levels and university applications and the fact that one day I really will have to start talking to people - I had friends. Things were very different, I guess, but that's all over now. Now there's Solitaire. And Michael Holden. I don't know what Solitaire are trying to do, and I don't care about Michael Holden. I really don't.'
- Solitaire
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| One of the many different covers for Solitaire. |
Alice Oseman is an popular, upcoming author. She is just like any 19 year-old, always on her phone, Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook... She also has Uni and a shit-tonne of coursework to cope with!
Her debut novel 'Solitaire' was released just last year!
Solitaire is a book written presumably for teens, using Alice's own experiences. You can really relate and its worth a read. Since Alice brought out the book, early last year, she has received some great feedback.
I got the opportunity to interview her after stumbling across her ahh-ma-zing tumblr (link below). Here's my little chat with Alice Oseman!
Hey Alice, How has your day been so far?
It's been a bit stressful! I'm frantically trying to finish an essay for my terrorism module at Uni and it's taking quite a long time to write it.
What inspired you to write Solitaire?
I've always harbored a love for coming-of-age stories, but I couldn't find one that explored my teenage experience - the grey and boring school life pessimism that I knew. So I decided to write one myself.
Is there a possible sequel or another book in progress?
My second book isn't a sequel, it's another standalone YA contemporary. It'll hopefully be out in early 2016.
What would you say is the best thing about Uni?
Getting to eat what I want when I want. And no more maths.
Are you addicted to the internet?
YES. No regrets.
Interesting fact about you?
I'm a member of the National Youth Theatre's stage-design department (except I don't take part anymore).
What advice would you give anyone who wanted to go into writing as a career?
You have to keep trying. It's so easy to give up, but you just have to keep trying. You have to want it so badly that you can't possibly give up.
All time favourite food?
Pizza!!
What music are you currently into?
I'm listening to Bon Iver as I'm writing this!
What is your all-time favourite book?
Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis.
Big thanks to Alice for taking the time to answer my questions!
Alice's tumblr: http://chronicintrovert.tumblr.com/
Buy Solitaire on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Solitaire
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