I usually dislike second books in series. The only second installment I ever loved was 'The Empire Strikes Back,' and I think that was wonderful because it evolved the characters while not seeming like a bridge. Pierce Brown backbookbridge share on social
When you look at a lot of the military histories, and even modern military history, everyone pretty much refers to each other by nicknames. Pierce Brown historylotmilitary Change image and share on social
If you look at 'Golden Son,' it was just a focused, isolated battle for Mars. Pierce Brown battlefocusgolden Change image and share on social
I have been rejected 120 times, probably because I didn't write the right book. Pierce Brown bookrejecttime Change image and share on social
A lot of times, I faced bullies - or the 'big dogs' at school. What I wanted 'Red Rising' to be is not necessarily an indictment on bullies, but it reflects my experiences and attitudes that I had with bullies growing up. Pierce Brown attitudebigbully share on social
My editor's main job is to cut down my worldbuilding. There's so much fun stuff in there, you know? Pierce Brown cuteditorfun Change image and share on social
I was learning the craft; I didn't study writing in school. Rejection was my motivation, and failure is what taught me. Pierce Brown craftfailurelearn Change image and share on social
