Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Megan. I live in Washington State with my husband, two children, and an adorable dog, Nandor. I’ve written three full-length novels with a fourth coming soon.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My most recent release, I Think I Hate My Friends, was inspired by my friend group from college and how we moved away from each other and grew apart. When I first began writing it some of the characters were based on people I knew. Once I really sunk my teeth into the story, the characters transformed into their own people and the story changed in a way that bears little resemblance to real life.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I wouldn’t say I have unusual habits. I tend to go long periods of time without writing much and have long periods where I’m constantly writing. I need to have a playlist that works as a soundtrack to create the atmosphere of the world I’m creating, or I can’t get into it.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Lois Lowry’s The Giver is my ultimate inspiration. Jeffrey Eugenides, Donna Tartt, Tiffany D. Jackson, and F. Scott Fitzgerald are major ones.
What are you working on now?
I’m doing the finishing touches on a YA novel called Opal’s Ruby. It’s a dark story about twin sisters who survived a horrific accident as toddlers and how they deal with it as teens.
What are you reading now?
I’m currently reading Normal People by Sally Rooney, Hunger by Roxane Gay, and You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson. I usually have at least 3 books going at the same time. I’m constantly reading.
What’s next for you as a writer?
After finishing up Opal’s Ruby, I’m working on a New Adult fiction novel about the world of True Crime.
What is your favorite book of all time?
The Great Gatsby. I wrote my master’s thesis on similarities between The Great Gatsby and American Psycho. I thought I would get sick of Gatsby since I had to read it so thoroughly, but it only made me love it more.
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