I remember my favorite books when I was a kid: 'The Redwall Adventure' series, 'Ender's Game,' things like that. Marie Lu adventurebookender Change image and share on social
As a writer, I try to appeal to the 'elusive boy audience' the same way I try to appeal to everyone: I do the very best I can to create interesting characters, addictive plots, tons of conflict, believable settings, unexpected plot twists, intriguing beginnings, and satisfying endings. Marie Lu addictiveappealaudience share on social
I remember playing 'Mortal Kombat' when I was a kid and the other 'Tekken'-style games. Marie Lu gamekidkombat Change image and share on social
I've always had this interest in sibling relationships because I don't have any siblings. I'm completely a product of the one-child policy in China, so I always kind of wished that I had an older brother or a younger brother or sister just to have that bond, so I find myself constantly writing about that relationship. Marie Lu bondbrotherchild share on social
Writing the first draft of a new story is incredibly difficult for me. I will happily do revisions, because once I can see the words on the page, I can go about ripping them up and moving scenes around. A blank page, though? Terrifying. I'm always angsty when I'm working my way through a first draft. Marie Lu angstyblankdifficult share on social
Fantasy and science fiction are where my brain lives. Marie Lu brainfantasyfiction Change image and share on social
What can I say: I'm a writer - I enjoy forcing pain and suffering on my characters! Marie Lu characterenjoyforce Change image and share on social
When I first came over to the States, I started writing, I think, as a way to help myself learn English. I would start stapling together little booklets for myself. Marie Lu bookletenglishlearn Change image and share on social
I've always been interested in exploring the concept of child prodigies. When I was younger, I wrote a story about Mozart as a child, and I just always loved this idea of young people who are able to take control of their lives and bring a whole lot of change at such a young age. Marie Lu agebringchange share on social
In general, I write for ages 12 and up - although I've received emails from readers between the ages of seven and seventy. My books are science fiction. Marie Lu agebookemail Change image and share on social