What happens when you let two YA authors interview each other? The result is hilarious, especially when it's Aprilynne Pike and James Dashner
James Dashner: So, you have a brand new book out in July—it's the beginning of a new series. 
Aprilynne Pike: Well, hello James. Nice to see you too. Why yes, I am looking lovely today.
JD: Oh, are we supposed to do hellos and stuff in this? AP: Yes.
JD: Hello then. AP: Weren't we talking about my new book?
JD: You're impossible. AP: I know.
JD: Okay, so, Earthbound. What's it about? AP: It's about Tavia, the sole survivor of a plane crash who can make stuff.
JD: Like . . . crafts? I love crafts! Does she make those cool glass bead necklaces? I have this one I wear to bed that— AP: No, James. Not like crafts. Like matter out of thin air. She's a goddess. But cursed.
JD: Oh. Yeah. Well, I hate crafts. AP: …
JD: Don’t look at me like that. You put two guys in your book after promising you wouldn't, didn’t you? AP: It was an accident! Seriously!
JD: Sure it was. But the important question is, are there any Grievers? AP: No, that's your book.
JD: How about mazes? AP: Your book again.
JD: How about a movie coming out on Valentine's Day next year? AP: Still your book.
JD: Oh, yeah . . . How about guns? AP: Some of those.
JD: Explosions? AP: Those too.
JD: Dead people? AP: I'm afraid so.
JD: Sounds like my kind of book! AP: No.
JD: No? AP: No. Too much kissing.
JD: Gross. AP: How many kids do you have?
JD: Don't change the subject.
Get Print. Get Digital. Get Both!
Libraries are always evolving. Stay ahead.
Log In.