Author Interview: Kiera Cass (THE SELECTION)
Kiera Cass
Books:
- The Selection
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.
But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn’t want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.
Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she’s made for herself—and realizes that the life she’s always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.
Interview with Kiera:
Three words to describe The Selection…. GO!
Princess Funtime Explosion!
If you had to retitle The Selection, what would it be and why?
Princess Funtime Explosion!
You self published your first novel, Siren…. how has the process been different this time? Good & Bad!
Princess Funtime… ok, just kidding. Self-publishing was a really great learning experience, and I really enjoyed the level of control I had. But it’s absolutely much better having a team of brilliant people to polish your work, design your cover art, and find opportunities for you to connect with readers. Even though everything happening with The Selection is much bigger, it’s also easier on so many levels because I’m not alone. Looking back, I can see how much better The Siren would be if I had the same group of people to help it shine.
In your opinion… what makes The Selection unique?
Well, for a dystopian book, it’s not very dystopian. Yes, it’s set in the future and there’s a rigid social structure, but at its heart, The Selection is a love story. That was always my goal, and I hope that people connect with America, Aspen, and Maxon’s struggle.
What YA books are on your reading pile?
Umm, all of them! I’m so bust getting Book 2 together my reading has fallen WAY behind. As far as books I’m looking forward to, I’ve heard great things about Tiger Lily by Jody Lynn Anderson. Hope I get to catch that once it’s out.
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Tuesday, April 17: Imaginary Reads
Wednesday, April 18: One Page at at Time
Thursday, April 19: Ashley Suzanne
Friday, April 20: Books with Bite
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On Monday, April 16th 2012
Heidi
Twitter: hmz1505
I cannot wait to start this book! So excited!!! Fun interview
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Kathryn @ Clean Teen Fiction
I am loving all of Kiera’s interviews on her blog tour. I can’t wait to read The Selection!
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Liz
AWESOME! I like the gown and the color fabulous. Thanks that you’ve shared.
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Anna
Twitter: annareadsbooks
Princess Funtime Explosion…ahahaha love it.
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Just Another Musing
Twitter: anothermusing
I had never heard of Kiera Cass before today. I think I may just pick up The Siren first then try this one.
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Stephanie Scott
Twitter: stephscottIL
What a memorable cover. It always helps to hear straight from the author to get more of an angle on the book. I’m intrigued!
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Julie
Love this book… Everyone should read it
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Stéphanie Leroux
I love this cover and I’ve been looking forward to its release for a while now. Can’t wait to read it!
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Kristilyn (Reading in Winter)
Twitter: ReadingInWinter
Great interview! Kiera Cass sounds like a fun person.
I really want to read this one … glad to see it’s not heavy on the dystopian, but more of a love story. I love a good love story! I’m always trying to find the romance in every book I read. It’s quite sad.
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Natalie Aguirre
Awesome interview. My daughter just finished my ARC of The Selection and LOVED it. She’s dying for me to get the ARC of book 2. Interesting to hear Kiera’s comparison of self-publishing book 1 and traditionally publishing this book.
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a. knight
Twitter: AsherKnight
Well, I’m reading Tiger Lily right now, Kiera, and it’s already the bombdiggity. I’m loving it as of right now!
Kristi, what fabulous questions you have there! It compels authors to give honest and funny answers like, Princess F… I guess she said it enough times for the both of us.
I’m going to go into this story with a Cinderella theme in mind and focusing on the love story. I don’t want to go into this expecting a very dystopiany book, only to be disappointed. I hope I love The Selection!
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margie c
Twitter: TheBumbleGirl
What a fun interview with Kiera Cass! I am really looking forward to reading The Selection, I’m already liking the sound of it being more of a romantic story then dystopian – totally sounds fit for such a gorgeous cover! and Tiger Lily is on my list too!
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Romi
I love this interview! Princess Funtime Explosion is always a perfect answer!
Romi.x
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Angieleigh @ Once Upon A Book
Twitter: Angieleigh
What a fantastic interview! I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of The Selection as I’ve heard wonderful things about it.
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Charissa
These was a great interview.Looking forward to have the copy. Thanks for sharing your site.
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Tara
Twitter: yamagicpages
I haven’t read anything by Kiera Cass, but I can already tell I love her based on her first 2 (…3) answers to your questions…love it!
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Riya
Twitter:
What a great interview!! She seems really sweet. Thanks for sharing!
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Rebecca Alora
I admit that I am highly anticipating this series!
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Noémie
The selection is release in the same time in France, and it’s a very good book, not really dystopian but amazing! I love it!
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