I think dystopian futures are also a reflection of current fears. Lauren Oliver currentdystopianfear Change image and share on social
I try to write characters that are as real, emotionally and psychologically, as I can make them; I feel the same way about setting. This often means that I'm drawing from my experiences and observations. Lauren Oliver characterdrawemotionally share on social
There are times I wish I was more conventional. I would get a husband and a baby and a big SUV in the 'burbs and be happy. But forging my own way - my career, my relationships with wonderful but troubled people - that's who I am. Lauren Oliver babybigburbs share on social
You don't reach points in life at which everything is sorted out for us. I believe in endings that should suggest our stories always continue. Lauren Oliver continueendinglife Change image and share on social
I feel a lot of adult fiction looks down on plot as a lesser form of literature. Lauren Oliver adultfeelfiction Change image and share on social
'Requiem' has been controversial because people don't feel I gave it closure. Lauren Oliver closurecontroversialfeel Change image and share on social
One of the things I've tried to do in my career is really write different kinds of books, so I'm able to broaden people's expectations of what I'm allowed to do. Lauren Oliver allowbookbroaden Change image and share on social
I have a beautiful pair of Giuseppe Zanotti black pumps that make me feel like a model every time I put them on. I have a pair of Jimmy Choo flats I would marry, if I could. Lauren Oliver beautifulblackchoo Change image and share on social
I think 'Voldemort' is definitely the scariest villain. Lauren Oliver scaryvillainvoldemort Change image and share on social
I think I'm able to do so much because writing is what I love to do. So, often when I have free time, I choose to write and edit. Lauren Oliver chooseeditfree Change image and share on social