lesbiancarriefisher asked:
What made you decide to not publicly rate books you’ve read on Goodreads? I only ask because I’d love to get a general sense of what you liked and didn’t etc

Since I’d like to make a career in the industry, to me it feels slightly in bad taste. I’ve considered only rating books I enjoyed, but then it’s easy to tell which ones I didn’t…It’s an easy way to burn bridges that don’t need to be burned (especially because everyone seems to know everyone in publishing). And man, it’s hard to write a book, you know? I always feel a sense of camaraderie, I guess. (But keep an eye on my Instagram - I think I’m going to start posting more about books I particularly enjoyed on there.)

pans-and-pots asked:
Hi! do you think you'll continue your 'write with me' series? or is it something you might pick up again when writing your next novel? x

I’m going to pick this up again soon - apologies to anyone who’s been on the lookout for it. It died down because I’ve been exclusively editing lately, and I’m not very good at doing that in bursts like I can when I’m just writing. But TTAKS will be finished by early September, which means I need to start on book 2! So, yes. Soon!

tomasz-mikey asked:
Any thoughts about people getting your poetry and the illustrations from graffiti as tattoos ? is it legal + could i theoretically do it at some point in the future ? i'd love to get the glow worm jar and the last stanza or the mole

You’re welcome to get any of my words tattooed! The illustrations were done by the wonderful Ed Stockham - I’m sure he’d be delighted, but it might be nice to get his blessing beforehand. 

academiciicarus asked:
I just wanted to say that I think you are an absolutely amazing writer and I have deeply connected with a number of your poems over the years 💛 I hope that my art can touch people are deeply as yours does. Thank you x

This is so kind! Thank you. 🌻

93-percentstardust asked:
Is there any way of getting hold of the penguin yearbook? I really want to read the first chapter of your book!!!

I don’t think you can anymore, I’m afraid. However! The manuscript is nearly entirely finished(!), and I think soon I’ll be able to post of video of me reading the first chapter.

gracepapermoon asked:
where does bug stay when you and Bert are away? I’ve been wanting to adopt a cat for a whiiile and now potentially have one reserved for me to meet at a local shelter(!!!) but dunno what to do when I go back to America for like 2-3 weeks at a time. need advice. tips. wisdom. thank you x

Bug stays at home! She specifically is a very nervous girl, but I think cats in general don’t really like being removed from their “domain” - when we’re both away we just have someone come to the house twice a day to feed and play with her.

childhoodakingdomwherenobodydies asked:
Are you going to YALC this year? will there be any talk regarding The Truth About Keeping Secrets at the event?

I’m not part of the official programming this year, no - still might be there as an attendee. The first proofs of TTAKS were originally meant to be released at YALC, but when the YALC deadline came I realized I just wasn’t happy with the manuscript yet. But check out Penguin’s ‘superproof’ - the first five chapters of TTAKS are included!

skhyline asked:
I saw your star sign is Cancer - do you personally feel you have typical Cancer traits?

From the very little I know about astrology I have literally none of them.

thewritebug asked:
Can I pre-oder your book like 2 days before it’s release? Would it still have the preorder price?

You could theoretically “preorder” until 11:59 PM before the release date, ha. I don’t know anything about the pricing! Sorry!