Apart from a small minority, teenage boys fall into three distinct categories: macho, metro, or just plain muddled. Alexandra Adornetto boycategorydistinct Change image and share on social
I know kids who say they have nothing to do and then go plop themselves down in front of the television to watch a movie or play Nintendo or Xbox. I think there is nothing better for killing creativity and imagination. Alexandra Adornetto creativityfrontimagination share on social
Life is challenging enough without politicians to confuse us. Alexandra Adornetto challengeconfuselife Change image and share on social
We have a host of English teachers in the family. My mum is an English teacher, and so are my dad, my aunt and my uncle. I have grown up with family writing competitions, and I can't remember a birthday or Christmas present that didn't include books. Alexandra Adornetto auntbirthdaybook share on social
My school is very good and quite understanding and know I have to take time off for interviews or writers' festivals. Alexandra Adornetto festivalgoodinterview Change image and share on social
Gen Y is depicted as self-centred and apathetic when it comes to politics, but it doesn't help that we are largely overlooked. There have been policies to woo parents, pensioners and the sick, but the young do not appear to rank high on any political agenda. Alexandra Adornetto agendumapatheticcentre share on social
I've had a few embarrassing moments in restaurants. I tried to order a quesadilla, and I totally mispronounced the word. And another time, I asked for some toast with Marmite, and they had no idea what I was asking for! Alexandra Adornetto askembarrasshave share on social
My first book was signed up when I was 13, and I've been writing ever since. But penning the 'Halo' series has been so much more rewarding than I ever expected. For three years, from the age of 16 to 19, I poured my life, my experiences, and a love for the supernatural that dates back to childhood into these books. Alexandra Adornetto agebackbook share on social
When I first told people I was writing a book, some would say that was interesting, but others thought it was some holiday project and I would lose interest. I think my parents thought the same thing, and they were surprised when I kept going. I'm not sure I thought I would keep going, but then it became a big part of my life. Alexandra Adornetto bigbookholiday share on social
When I wrote 'The Shadow Thief,' I had an obsession with Peter Pan. I get focused on things. In fact, I was an absolute horror to live with at that stage. I had a big fight with my mum because I wanted her to change the windows so Peter Pan could visit me. Alexandra Adornetto absolutebigchange share on social