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All Giselle ever wanted was a family... that can accept her for what she
is, a werewolf.
In a world where supernatural creatures are not out and proud, this has been a
problem for 16 year old Giselle. A child of the system, she's been bounced from
home to home for as long as she can remember. As soon as the moon calls out her
inner wolf, it's back into the system she goes.
Against the odds, a new family is found for Giselle. One that may prove the
answer to all her dreams and wishes. But this family comes with a deadly secret
that could send Giselle six feet under instead of back into the system.
Amid factions of warring witches and werewolves, and deadly curses with no hope
for a cure, the way will not be an easy one, but if Giselle can call upon her
skills as a lone wolf, she may just be able to unearth the truth keeping her
from the one thing she's ever wanted... family.
Q Katie, you've written novels and novellas for
5 years, however this is your first novel for the young adult market. What was
your impetus and inspiration to write for teens?
A If I told you I did it on a dare, would that
negate the interest in it? I hope not. In all honesty, I’ve had many people
over the years tell me I “should” write YA. I’ve always been one to play in the
genre pool, so dipping my toes into new waters is something I enjoy. The
character, Giselle spoke to me and I found the story developed very cleanly
around her. She’s got it rough, trying to find where she fits in, and in a
world where supernatural creatures are not “out and proud,” it’s even harder to
find where you fit.
Q What were some of your favorite novels when
you were in high school?
A In high school, I remember reading The Vampire Diaries, and The Vampire
Chronicles. My interests were pretty singular there. I have always been a
paranormal fan. Something about the creatures that could possibly exist in our
world, under our nose, is intriguing.
Q If Giselle were given the chance to meet her birth parents, would
she take it?
A Giselle has spent her entire life wondering why she was dumped
into the system. She’d never found her place in the world. The one thing she’s
wanted is family. So, yes. If given the chance, Giselle would cross any
distance to find out what happened to her family, and she would do anything find
them.
A Oh that’s easy! I’m a never-ending daydreamer, one day hoping to
see my books turn film, so all my book files have character dream sheet with
them.
Giselle
- Lauren Ambrose
Asher
- Santiago Cabrera
Damien - Damien Molony
Di - Claire Holt
Taylor - Phoebe Tonkin
Q Will there be a sequel and what insider information can you reveal
here?
A As of right now, I have no sequel planned. The book ends on a HEA
[Happily Ever After]. Of course, with all my books there are some threads left
out on purpose, so I have fodder to come back to later in potential future
installments. For example in this one, Di’s little secret magical contract is
teased but never revealed. That could come in to play should readers want to
continue to dig deeper into the Hernandez pack and the Thrace pack’s past with
the local witch coven.
Thank you, Katie! On a final note, in the current campaign for diverse books in the young adult market, I can't help but notice PRETTY LITTLE WEREWOLF represents a paranormal group that's not "out and proud". Perhaps this a nod to the We Need Diverse Books campaign and the many under-represented minority groups.
PRETTY LITTLE WEREWOLF buying links below:
New this month, BIKE ON BEAR (Aladdin, June 2, 2015) by Cynthea Liu Illustrated by
Kristyna Litten.
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