Literary Birthday – 27 June – Kiersten White

Happy Birthday, Kiersten White, born on 27 June 1983.

Kiersten White Quotes

1. Reading has always been my favourite activity. And when I couldn’t read, or when the stories I loved were over, I’d make up new stories in my head. It was a very natural transition from being an avid reader and lover of stories to being a writer, where I could create my own stories to share with others. (FAQs)
2. I might steal characteristics or descriptions, but for the most part, my characters come alive in my head all on their own. Though I will sometimes name a character after someone I know as a joke. (FAQs)
3. The first book I loved was Anne of Green Gables, the first series I ever loved was Brian Jacques‘ Redwall books, and when I was all grown up, I rediscovered my love of reading through middle grade and young adult novels. (FAQs)
4. What I like about writing for and about teens and children is that everything ahead of you is potential. Everything is new, and you’re just becoming the person you will be. That’s exciting! And terrifying! And excellent fodder for storytelling. (FAQs)
5. Every character I write has to be a little bit like me, because they come out of my brain. But usually the biggest thing I have in common with my characters is my sense of humour. (FAQs)
6. Practise! Anyone can be a writer. Seriously. All you have to do is keep learning, editing, revising, and writing. And no writing is ever a waste, as long as you had fun and learned something. (FAQs)

Kiersten White is an American author of fiction for children, young adults, and adults. White covers a variety of genres, including fantasy, historical fiction, paranormal, and horror. The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein won the 2018 Bram Stoker Award for Young Adult category. Her latest books are Lucy Undying and Haunted Holiday. She is the author of the And I Darken trilogy, the Sinister Summer series, and the Camelot Rising trilogy. Her writing is inspired by classic tales and historical fiction. Kiersten lives in San Diego, California where she’s mother to three incredible children and one surly tortoise. Sign up for her newsletter, follow her on Instagram, and visit her website.

Source for photograph: Press Kit

by Amanda Patterson
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