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Last Fall, I saw him at a Maggie Stiefvater/Brenna Yovanoff book signing and was thrilled to hear that his own book was about to come into the world. Today he's been kind enough to answer a few questions about life post-publication.
If you haven't read the book yet, I'm giving away a copy to one lucky person who leaves a comment on today's post (winner to be announced next Friday). From his Starred Review by Publisher's Weekly:
In an impressive debut, first in a planned series, Howard introduces a devastated future devoid of trees, where omnivorous locusts plague the landscape, a ruined climate makes survival difficult, and genetically engineered corn is the only viable crop. Banyan, a teenage artist searching for his missing father, builds trees out of scrap for those aching for a touch of the past. When Banyan stumbles across a map to the rumored last trees on Earth, he and an unlikely group of allies are sucked into a perilous adventure, braving cannibals, poachers, pirates, slavers, and the omnipresent and insidious GenTech corporation.
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Chris editing in his "creation station." Photo via his website |
Congratulation on your success! I loved Rootless and can’t wait for the next book.
Thanks! I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
How has your life changed (and/or stayed the same) as a mega-awesome YA author?
The biggest thing that’s different is that some of my creative work is now out there for people to connect with. That’s a crazy feeling and it took some getting used to. People reach out with all sorts of thoughts and questions and that’s really rewarding but I find I have to isolate myself from it as I work on new things.
You’ve been on the go, promoting Rootless both individually and as part of a panel. Are you still excited to do promotional events and is it easier to keep your energy up when you’re part of a group?
Yeah – I love doing anything that involves interacting with people. I’ve had fun with all the events I’ve done, and I definitely love group events or panels because you get to interact with other authors and bounce things around. I also always try to involve the people in attendance as much as possible, so that it’s a conversation between us.
What have been your favorite promotional events to lead/attend for Rootless?
The book launch at the Tattered Cover was a real highlight because it was such a celebration and so many people I love were there It’s such a special bookstore and we had interactive art installations… a live DJ… people in costume… and GenTech-free popcorn, too J I’ve also really enjoyed all the school and library visits I’ve done. Getting to talk about the creative process with writers, especially teens, has been so rewarding.
Can you regale us with a brief description of your favorite fan encounter?
Well, it’s been amazing how young some of the readers have been who’ve reached out. I think of the book as a bit dark or mature for most ten or eleven year olds but I’ve gotten emails and letters from kids that age saying ROOTLESS changed their life. There’s no greater feedback than that. And meeting those kids in person has been brilliant.
Who are a few authors you've met and connected with since your book's release?
That’s been a really fun part of the journey. Jenny Goebel is a local author who has her debut coming out this Fall and we share an editor at Scholastic so it was awesome to connect with her. And I’ve really enjoyed meeting other local authors such as Donna Cooner, Emily Hainsworth and Brenna Yovanoff. I met Maggie Stiefvater when she was in town, which was great. And when I was in SoCal last month I got to meet a whole load of wonderful authors—Lish McBride, Jennifer Bosworth, Gretchen McNeil, Shannon Messenger, Debra Driza, Cat Patrick, Kasie West, Sherri Smith, Sean Beaudoin, Robin Benway, Martha Brockenbrough, Cecil Castellucci, Rachel Cohn, Kevin Emerson, Robin Mellom, Gabrielle Zevin, Elise Allen and Carrie Arcos. These people were all SO FUN… I had a blast. Shannon Messenger introduced me to most of them and I can’t tell you how cool she is. I also want to mention my two brilliant online author mates, who I hope to meet in person someday soon… MG Buehrlen and CJ Redwine. I love those two to pieces J
My stepdaughter is heading to Colorado State University in the Fall, where you went to college. Do you think you’ll ever plant permanent roots here in Colorado? This is a selfish question, since I’d like to attend book signings of your future novels.
My wife and I love it here in Colorado and have so many good friends… so yeah, we are rooted down. I even get to live next door to one of my best mates at the moment. And I’m sure your stepdaughter will love CSU. Go RAMS!
(Final question asked in super-serious Barbara Walters/Oprah interview voice) If you could be a tree, what kind of tree would you be and why?
I’m going to go with Ponderosa Pine. I love the elevation they grow at and the way their bark smells would be a real bonus.
*Jess note: Yes, Ponderosa Pines smell fabulous!*
Thanks so much to Chris~ check out the links below for more information about this super-talented author!
LEAVE A COMMENT TO BE ENTERED IN THE ROOTLESS GIVEAWAY!!
Author of ROOTLESS (Scholastic Press, OUT NOW)
Great interview. Congratulations to Chris!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by!
DeleteCool learning about Chris and his book - which I wouldn't mind winning :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck in the giveaway!
DeleteGreat interview. Yeah, the idea of having something we created out in the world is pretty mind blowing. lol
ReplyDeleteSure is :)
DeleteThis dystopian has a very unusual premise, and I really like that! (Funny how many say dystopian is dead and yet more keep getting published! lol) I loved hearing about Chris's SoCal experience. Good luck, Chris!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog and for the congrats, Jess. <3
It's definitely an original premise! And you deserve the congrats, Lady!
DeleteNice! I've heard of Rootless and it sounds fab. I'm such a tree lover so right up my alley.
ReplyDeleteNice to learn more about Chris! Big congrats to him!
Thanks Jess!
Good luck in the giveaway!
DeleteI've red great things about Rootless. Three cheers to Chris and wishing him the very best with this and other publications.
ReplyDeleteLoved the interview as well :-)
Thanks Angela!
DeleteHe sounds like a cool guy and writer. Lucky you!!!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I haven't heard of his book before but now that I do I hope I win. ;)
(if not, I hope the library will save me)
Nice interview by the way. Fun and short.
~Akoss
Good luck in the contest!
DeleteI just looked up the book on Amazon. What an interesting sounding dystopian. I wish Chris luck with his book.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's a pretty awesome book!
DeleteI've heard fabulous things about ROOTLESS! And Chris seems equally fabulous. I'd love to read his novel (and will whether I win it or not).
ReplyDeleteGreat interview, Jess!
Thanks Becky~ good luck in the contest!
DeleteGreat review, Jess. Chris sounds talented and an author I want to read!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Catherine~ good luck in the giveaway!
DeleteGreat interview! Thanks for sharing. And now I have another book to add to my pile :) I can't wait to read it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle~ best of luck in the giveaway!
DeleteJess! You poked your head out of the revision-hole! How lovely!
ReplyDeleteRootless sounds awesome! Adding it to my TBR list now ... Good luck to Chris as the series moves forward!
Yup, I'm outta the hole...for now. When I get notes back, I might be heading back in for a week or two :)
DeleteCongrats to Chris on this release! And the interview was really interesting, looking at life "on the other side" of publication. I'm always curious about that. Thanks for this post! The book sounds awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment, Carol!
DeleteCongrats Chris, the premise sounds very very intriguing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by~ I was also intrigued by the premise :)
DeleteGreat interview and awesome you got to meet Maggie Stiefvator. I did too a few years ago and it was so awesome.
ReplyDeleteChris' book sounds fantastic, but my TBR list is out of control so I'll let someone else win. Loved hearing about all the authors he's connected with.
Maggie was hilarious! My TBR list is out of control also :)
DeleteNice interview! And so jealous that Chris got to meet Shannon Messenger in person!!! Rootless sounds like a fascinating read - congrats!
ReplyDeleteHey, you! Best of luck in the Writer's Voice contest!! I'm jealous of Chris meeting Shannon, too :)
DeleteCongrat's to Chris on his book - it sounds awesome and I've heard of it too and I remember thinking it sounded really cool!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Kimberly~ good luck in the contest!
DeleteGreat interview. I'm going to show the book to my boys. One of them might be interested in it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by!
DeleteLove this interview, and the book sounds marvelous. I have to give it to my daughter, who is a budding environmentalist. It sounds right up her alley!
ReplyDeleteI bet your daughter will love it!
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