I receive emails from readers that both break my heart and give me a profound sense of connection. Several months ago, I… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
Writing the first draft of a new story is incredibly difficult for me. I will happily do revisions, because once I can… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
I write the story as it comes to me - YA is my natural voice, not a conscious choice. — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
For me, as a fan, when I read book series, I tend to be the most judgmental of the last book. — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
Boys are different from girls, but boys are also different from other boys, just as girls are different from other girls. Calling… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
I am a hopeless pantser, so I don't do much outlining. A thought will occur to me, and I'll just throw it… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
“In the mirror, I look the same. But I am a different person inside.I am a prodigy who knows the truth. I… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
My first three manuscripts were epic fantasy - like high fantasy - and then the fourth one was a historical fantasy about Mozart as… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
“When you refuse to ask for help, it tells others that they also shouldn't ask for help from you.” — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
You're brilliant,"he says."But you're a fool to stay with someone like me." I close my eyes at the touch of his hand."Then we are… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the great Republic of America, to our Elector Primo, to our glorious states, to unity against the… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
“I stand there for a while, then sit cross-legged before it and bow my head. "Hi, Metias," I say in a soft voice. "Today's… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
“They’re making me so weak that I’m on the verge of collapsing to the floor. I’ve kissed a few boys in the past . . . but… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
We determine whether a book is for boys or girls long before the reader gets a chance to decide: we package them with soldiers… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
You should have taken me with you," I whisper to him. Then I lean my head against his and begin to cry. In my… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
Be true to yourself. But that's something everyone says and no one means. No one wants you to be yourself. They want you to… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
“No, it wasn't the attention he needed. He just wanted to create something and know that it mattered to someone, that he mattered. That… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
