I often write two books simultaneously. Usually one of them starts out as a fun experiment designed to give me a daily break from the real book I'm writing. And then that becomes a real book too. Lauren Oliver bookbreakdaily Change image and share on social
I think all artists are only interested in a couple of themes, really. I'm primarily interested in change and connection as being this restorative force. I write about them because that's what I think about in my own life. Lauren Oliver artistchangeconnection share on social
Finishing books - and leaving the world you've created - is always a kind of emotionally wrenching experience. I usually cry. Lauren Oliver bookcreatecry Change image and share on social
I love to sleep. I'm an excellent, excellent sleeper. Lauren Oliver excellentlovesleep Change image and share on social
I worked in publishing before I became an author, so I knew how a book gets made. Lauren Oliver authorbookknow Change image and share on social
My parents were pretty liberal, but they were still parents. I definitely had my teenage rebellion. Lauren Oliver liberalparentpretty Change image and share on social
With 'Delirium,' I had to spend time thinking about the political, social and religious structure of a different world. But it was a fun challenge. Lauren Oliver challengedeliriumfun Change image and share on social
Dystopian novels help people process their fears about what the future might look like; further, they usually show that there is always hope, even in the bleakest future. Lauren Oliver bleakdystopianfear Change image and share on social
I was a troubled teen and I was constantly looking for someone to throw me a rope. Those ropes are connections. They allow us to see that life exists beyond the little worlds we are currently a part of. Lauren Oliver connectionconstantlyexist share on social