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Hi, do you remember me? It is Tina from Nipher Middle School. Anyway, I remember you, I am not surprised that you are an author you always seemed to take in the struggles of life. I would love to reconnect. Regards, Kristina Hayes
Susan Perabo I do remember you! Among other things, we sat next to each other in 6th grade English, right? I haven't been on Goodreads in ages, so I'm just now getting your note. Thanks for getting in touch!
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Hi Ms Perabo! I wonder if you have any favorite fiction novels about abduction? Have any of these inspired you to write a novel like this? Thanks!
Susan Perabo Hello! I was not inspired by any novel in particular, but when I was younger I loved YA books that featured the kind of peril that Meredith has long dreamed of facing with her brother Evan. A couple of my favorite YA authors who excelled at peril were Lois Duncan and Jay Bennett.
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Hi Susan! I loved the Fall of Lisa Bellow and I especially loved the battling animals :D Are they based on the Papo Mythical Creatures figures at all?
Susan Perabo Yes -- that's exactly what they are! I'm so pleased that someone recognized them. I love them, too. They stood guard on my desk while I wrote the first draft of Lisa Bellow.
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I discovered your writing through Selected Shorts and the Hope Davis reading. How thrilling it must be for you to have your work presented in this way. I can't wait to read more. I'm including a question mark because it is required. ?
Susan Perabo Thanks, Joyce! Yes, Selected Shorts is amazing -- it was such an honor to be included in the Family Matters show. Another story of mine -- "Counting the Ways," from my first collection, "Who I Was Supposed to Be" -- was featured about five years ago, with Robert Sean Leonard as the reader. So I feel doubly lucky to be included twice! (ps Sneaky move with the question mark -- well played.)
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