Thursday 12 January 2012

Cinder Blog Tour: Interview + Giveaway


First off I would just like to say thanks huge to Ksenia and everyone at Macmillan for having me on  the Cinder Blog tour and to Marissa Meyer for answering my questions and writing an amazing book.

Check out my review of Cinder Here!

Interview with Marrisa Meyer:



Favourite Place to Write: Bed

Favourite Animal: Domestic: cats; Wild: wolves

Favourite Colour: Gray

1. Cinder is a Cinderella retelling of sorts, how did you come up with the idea to include Cyborgs, and Lunars in your retelling?

Although I’d had the idea for futuristic takes on fairy tales for a few months, the idea for a cyborg Cinderella came while I was drifting off to sleep one night, and I just saw her—robotic hand and foot, slaving away over mechanics. Her story started to develop naturally after that

How the Lunars showed up in the storyline is a little more muddled, but I’m sure it harks back to years and years of writing Sailor Moon fanfiction, as the Sailor Moon canon had a Moon Kingdom and a lost Moon Princess, and part of The Lunar Chronicles’ initial inspiration was a fanfic I’d written. Those two elements just hung on, even though the role and history of the Lunars changed drastically as I plotted the series.

2. Where does your inspiration to write come from? And why did you want to write a book?

I’ve always wanted to be a writer and have known for many years that writing a novel was inevitable. It both baffles and delights me to think that my book could bring the same pleasure to readers that so many of my favorite books have brought me, and that’s definitely my greatest inspiration: to put the stories that are in my head down in front of readers in hopes that they’ll be entertained for even a short while.

3. I'm sure being a 2012 debut author is really exciting, what thoughts are going through your head in these last couple of weeks until Cinder’s release?

Right now I’m just trying to keep calm and carry on. All the publicity commotion has been way more encompassing than I ever expected it to be, and I’ve found that it’s way too easy to get caught up in the constant news alerts and to-dos and social networking. I have to remind myself to stop and appreciate the excitement and newness of being an almost-published author, before it all passes me by!


4. Why should people read Cinder? What should they expect?

I don’t really like the word “should,” but I (obviously) love my book and hope that readers will too! I hope that fans of both fantasy and sci-fi will enjoy it, that people who are burned out on fairy tale retellings will find something entirely new here, and that while the book can be succinctly summarized as “Cinderella as a cyborg,” it’s really a much more complex story than that implies.

5. What advice would you give someone who wants to become a published author? Based on your experiences?

It’s a cliché, but “read a lot” and “write a lot” really are the best two pieces of advice out there. Beyond that, I think it’s important to educate yourself about the querying, submissions, and publication processes as much as possible, and with all the resources out there now there’s really no excuse for going into this blind. Read agent blogs and industry newsletters and writing magazines—the learning part should never replace the doing part, of course, but it will still be time well spent.

Thanks so much for being a part of the Cinder Blog Tour, Hayley!

Thanks for having me Marissa, and good luck! :)

Giveaway:

Macmillan was nice enough to offer up a finished copy of Cinder along with a Cinder pocket mirror (super cute BTW) to one lucky winner as part of the blog tour.

- US/CAN only
- January 12th- 26th
-Being a follower is NOT required but very much appreiciated
-Please leave email address in the comments


87 comments:

  1. I love Cinderella :D Cinder got me so curious coz of the cover. It looks like some kind of android leg :D
    thanks for the giveaway!

    email: cruz042 at cougars.csusm.edu
    gfc: Arianne Cruz

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  2. I really want to read this one, I have heard nothing but good about it! Thank you to everyone involved for the giveaway!

    GFC Unabridged Bookshelf

    unabridgedbookshelf(at)gmail(dot)com

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  3. Definitely looking forward to Cinder, especially since its fantasy/sci-fi retelling. Really excited to see what kind of spin Ms. Meyer puts on it.

    Thanks for the great interview and giveaway.

    Orchid
    hauntingorchid(at)aol(dot)com
    gfc= Orchid

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  4. Thanks for the chance to win. Great interview!

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  5. I have always liked the story of Cinderella and this looks like a unique retelling of the story. I am really excited to read this one and LOVE the cover!!

    Thanks for the chance to win a copy!!

    Joella

    joellaelbert@gmail.com

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  6. A cyborg Cinderella story has me completely intrigued! I can't wait to read it. Thanks for the interview and giveaway!

    mpg12345(at)aol(dot)com

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  7. Thanks for this awesome giveaway! I'm dying to read Cinder!

    debzbookshelf AT gmail DOT com

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  8. Congrats on publication! Can't wait to read it.

    brynbenning-at-gmail-dot-com

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  9. I would love this book,thank you for the awesome chance to win! edysicecreamlover18@gmailDOTcom

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  10. I am so excited about this series. What a unique and interesting way of rewriting the classic fairy tales. :) Count me in for the giveaway! Good luck to us all!

    howdymomma(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  11. Reading Cinder now on my Kindle and loving it so far! Thanks so much for the interview and the giveaway!
    bookbrats at gmail dot com

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  12. Thank you so much for the interview and the giveaway!
    Donna
    ljldml@gmail.com

    I'm an email follower and gfc donna

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  13. I absolutely loved Cinder! I cannot wait for the sequel! Thanks for hosting.

    My email: momreadsmybooks@gmail.com

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  14. I started listening to the audiobook of this and loved it! Thanks for the giveaway!

    prefs22[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  15. I've been hearing great things about Cinder. Thanks for the giveaway!
    juliecookies(at)gmail.com

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  16. I just gave my copy of Cinder away, so, hey, maybe I'll win a new one!
    Great job on the interview!
    Jen
    yaromantics [at] gmail

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  17. I already have an e-book copy but I'd LOVE to get a signed one! Count me in!

    And Thanks for the Giveaway!

    vasan.anjana@gmail.com

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  18. Can't wait to read this one!
    devonashleywritesATyahooDOTcom

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  19. I would love to get this book! Great advice for new writers! I am one too, so I love to get as much advice as possible.

    wrigkenya@gmail.com

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  20. I am very curious about this book. I have heard lots of buzz about it. Congrats.

    jlkalman26 at gmail dot com

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  21. Thanks for the great interview and great giveaway!!!!

    red_tigergirl2 (at)hotmail(dot)com

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  22. Thanks for the giveaway!
    daniellesaunders1984(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  23. This book is at the TOP of my TRL. I want it sooo bad! Thanks so much for giving me a chance to read it!

    Mary
    mary_reiss @ hotmail.com

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  24. Forgot to post my email. Doh.
    anita at anitasaxena dot com

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  25. I cannot wait to read Cinder! We need more YA sci-fi!

    Email: inklingsread(at)hotmail(dot)com
    GFC: Sarah (Inklings Read)

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  26. Can't wait to read this book! Thanks for the giveaway :)
    sarabara081(at)aol(dot)com

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  27. I'd love to have a hard copy of the book to give to a friend (I got the Kindle version)! I thought the book was incredible, and I can't wait for the sequels!

    my e-mail: ghoastie(at)gmail(dot)com

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  28. This book sounds amazing, and I can't wait to read it! Thanks for the giveaway!!

    darlenesbooknook at gmail dot com
    GFC Darlene

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  29. Ooh, a book AND a mirror? Fantastic! Thank you for the giveaway x

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  30. of course, forgot my email blackeyedsue21 at g mail (dot) com

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  31. I'd love to read this!!!
    Alexia Purdy
    alexeea@yahoo.com

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  32. The cover is so beautiful and im sure the book is awesome as well!
    anne_ballet_7(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  33. I have been excited about this one since I discovered in last April during Fairy Tale Fortnight!! :D SO excited it's out!! Great giveaway! :D

    organica_11@hotmail.com
    Sierra @ Yearning to Read

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  34. I can't wait to read this book! Thanks for the giveaway. :]

    Gabi: teddycavygal at yahoo dot com

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  35. I'm curious to know if the sequels are direct sequels, or if they delve into other fairy tales, like Jackson Pearce's series. Definitely something to look forward to!

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  36. Thanks very much for bringing us the interview, Hayley. Please include me in the giveaway. The address would be Inoli.bookmail and that would be a gmail address.

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  37. Thanks for the great interview!! I have been DYING to read this book!!

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  38. Thanks for the awesome interview and giveaway!!! :))

    GFC: Kris-10
    kristen10horses[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  39. This sounds really good. I'd love to read it. Thanks for the giveaway!

    erinberry12 at gmail dot com

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  40. Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I REALLY want to read this book!
    shelbynordholt@gmail.com

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  41. The title and cover drew me in to this one! Thanks for hosting the giveaway, Haley! :)

    kcneal.author @ gmail

    K.C. Neal, author of Pyxis (YA fantasy)

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  42. I think it's so great how this book is getting so much buzz after Marissa has been writing and working hard for so many years. I loved Cinder and I'm so excited for the sequels!

    asherz86 at gmail dot com

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  43. Please enter me!
    sarah_sal90 At Yahoo Dot Com
    SarahS @ WondrousReadings

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  44. I already loved Cinder, because it was so beautifully written and an excellent story. Now that I know some of the early, early inspiration came from Sailor Moon, I can't even express how excited that makes me :0) Excellent book, Marissa! And thanks for sharing the Interview, Hayley!

    thebooklife@yahoo.com

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  45. I *need* to read Cinder! Great interview! It's cool that her favorite color is gray- not many people like that color!

    pagesagesara@gmail.com

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  46. Thanks!!

    Pragya
    pragyasharma_100@yahoo.co.in

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  47. I'm super excited to read this. I'm thankful for this blog tour, because I wouldn't have been near as excited before I started following it :]

    jasmineroster(at)gmail(dot)com

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  48. I love this tour. Not only am I able to hear how she write, I get a better appreciation for Marissa every day!

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  49. Awesome giveaway! Ive been wanting to read Cinder bc of all the hoopla!
    Plus i follow u!
    Samantha D
    tirnanog77@gmail.com

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  50. I don't think I've heard a single bad thing about this book!! I would love to win a copy! Thanks for the chance:)

    GFC follower
    jwitt33 at live dot com

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  51. Oh my gosh, I keep hearing only the most amazing things about this book and it only makes me even more excited to read it! Thank you so much for hosting this awesome giveaway! :)

    GFC: Mimi Valentine
    mimivalentine@hotmail.ca

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  52. Thanks so much!

    chelle2006[@]aol{dot}com

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  53. Oh, shoot, e-mail address.

    thestoryqueen(at)hotmail(dot)com

    Sorry about that, Hayley!

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  54. Hi Hayley,
    Great review and interview, this book sounds amazing! I've added it to my wish list. Love your site and it's nice to see a fellow Canadian blogger, I haven't come across to many in my travels :) I have followed you here and followed you on twitter as well, would love to have you come visit me on my blog http://booksfromthepurplejellybeanchair.blogspot.com
    Nattie
    nataliejhillier@yahoo.ca

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  55. I can't WAIT to read this book! The cover alone makes me wanna jump into this story, so the rest is just cake! Thanks so much for a chance to win a copy!

    jmanni32@yahoo.com

    P.S. How cool is it that my word verify is "bionia"?! :)

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  56. I'm BEGGING to read this. The cover is beautiful and the synopsis sounds fantastic. I can't wait to get my hands on this. :)

    natashajennex(at)gmail.com

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  57. I'm so excited to read this!

    jia_amy_kar@hotmail.com

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  58. oooh, awesome giveaway! <3
    bookstacksondeck[at]gmail[dot]com

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  59. Thank you for this interview! I loved the advice from Marissa. Please enter me in this giveaway. Thank you soooo much! tincherlori@gmail.com

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  60. I'm so very excited for this book. :D

    angel_fairy_236@hotmail.com

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  61. I have only heard good things about this book, and that alone makes me really, really want to read it!! Thanks so much for the chance to win a copy:)

    jwitt33 at live dot com

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  62. I would love to win a copy of this book! I'm halfway through my e-book, but I want to own this one "for real" :) :)

    ihatebeingcold@hotmail.com

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  63. This book looks amazing, and I've already added it to my TBR pile.

    mscott@mscottfiction.com

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  64. I have been wanting to read this book ever since I heard about it. Thank you for the excellent giveaway.

    GFC as seriousreader

    seriousreader at live dot com

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  65. Cinder sounds like it puts a fantastic and intriguing spin on Cinderella. I can't wait to read it and the cover is Fabulous.

    GFC Jennifer
    jennifer(@)fictitiousmusings(.)com

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  66. Great interview! I'm really looking forward to reading this book in the future! :)

    email: romancebookie@yahoo.com

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  67. Thanks for the interview. I love fairy tale retellings.

    leyser73 at gmail dot com

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  68. Oh my gosh I want to read this book so bad! Cinderella was always my favorite :)

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  69. Gorgeous cover, swoon-worthy prince, clever retelling... what more could I ask for in a book? I'm so excited to read this book! Great interview!

    GFC name: Jen

    email: alabaster.skies@yahoo.com

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  70. AWESOME giveaway! This book is great!
    ladyofnarnia(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  71. Enjoyed reading the interview! Thanks for posting too. :D

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  72. Thank you so much for this giveaway! I've heard amazing things about Cinder, and I can't wait to check this debut out myself! It sounds ABSOLUTELY amazing (and it helps that I'm a huge Sailor Moon fan).

    I'd love to enter!

    infalliblyyours(at)gmail(dot).com

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  74. great giveaway chikita :D

    penelope.plessas@hotmail.com

    nice interview too! read it as promised... :p

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  75. I have been trying to follow the tour and have become more and more eager to read Cinder. Thank you for sharing with us today and for the lovely giveaway opportunity. Congratulations on the release and I wish you much joy and success.
    dz59001[at]gmail[dot]com

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  76. Would love to win :D

    Kara D.
    supersonic182@gmail.com

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  77. That itwwsy bitsy criticism "too predictable" for a re-telling is surely tongue in cheek?

    Thanks for the fun giveaways and blog.
    aneyespy@gmail.com
    http://www.aneyespy.blogspot.com
    http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/4863716-aneyespy

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  78. I love, love, love the concept and cover of this book! Thanks so much for giving away a copy! :)

    Sophia
    mashimaro401[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  79. Thanks for the amazing giveaway! I really want to read this :)

    Rabiah
    iliveforreading AT hotmail DOT com

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  80. Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I'm so excited for this book b/c I love fairy tales and their retellings!

    Chen Chang
    jadedlittlegirlx AT gmail DOT com

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  81. thanks for the giveaway!

    vi3ti3abe at gmail.com

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  82. I've had my eye on this book for a long time. I love the cover!

    pamo321(at)comcast(dot)net

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  83. wow this looks great! I've been in the mood for a good Cinderella story for a while.

    Blargmuffins15@gmail.com

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  84. Great interview! I love that Marissa used to write Sailor Moon fanfic, that's awesome. I've been dying to read this book, so thanks for the chance to win a copy!
    irishstar_83(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  85. Had fun reading your interview, so interesting! I follow you on GFC because I love your blog! Thanks for having this giveaway! erhartsl@yahoo.com

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  86. Thanks for the giveaway and the interview.

    hg195 at yahoo dot com

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