I really like reading about how families work together. Sara Shepard familyreadwork Change image and share on social
I kept a journal when I was a teenager, so I definitely look back on those to see how I dealt with friends and cliques and getting picked on, or boyfriend breakups. Sara Shepard backboyfriendbreakup Change image and share on social
I know these are going to sound like school reading-list suggestions, but if you like dystopian fiction, you should check out some of the originals: 'Anthem,' by Ayn Rand; '1984,' by George Orwell; or 'Brave New World,' by Aldous Huxley. Sara Shepard aldousanthemayn share on social
If my characters travel somewhere, I generally write about a place I know to give the scenes more authenticity. Sara Shepard authenticitycharactergenerally Change image and share on social
I've read a lot of fiction from writers just starting out, and the dialogue is a little bit forced, or it's almost too teenager-y, or too slang-y or putting too much technology or trends in there. I try to stay pretty trend-neutral. I try not to mention too many current bands or current TV shows. Sara Shepard bandbitecurrent share on social
I do a lot of brainstorming with my editors. Sara Shepard brainstormeditorlot Change image and share on social
With teenagers, the emotions are higher and things are more dramatic. That doesn't mean adults don't also act like children in their own way. Sara Shepard actadultchild Change image and share on social
My sister and I visited Iceland in 2001, and I incorporated it into 'Pretty Little Liars.' Sara Shepard icelandincorporateliar Change image and share on social
I find coming up with a title the hardest part of writing a novel. Sara Shepard comefindhard Change image and share on social
Sometimes I hear a voice - sometimes it's the voice of someone I know. And sometimes that leads to a character, which leads to a story. Sara Shepard characterhearlead Change image and share on social