Ask the Author: Alexandria Warwick
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Alexandria Warwick
I'm so thrilled to hear you're enjoying THE NORTH WIND!
Favorite author of all time: Tamora Pierce.
It's difficult for me to read consistently these days, but this year I really loved Divine Vows by Rebecca Ross. I'm also reading One Dark Window and enjoying it! Lastly, I read the first four Wilderlore books by Amanda Foody and loved those as a fun middle grade series.
Favorite author of all time: Tamora Pierce.
It's difficult for me to read consistently these days, but this year I really loved Divine Vows by Rebecca Ross. I'm also reading One Dark Window and enjoying it! Lastly, I read the first four Wilderlore books by Amanda Foody and loved those as a fun middle grade series.
Alexandria Warwick
Hi Manuela,
The expected publishing date is May 2025. I will update that, thank you!
The expected publishing date is May 2025. I will update that, thank you!
Alexandria Warwick
Your concern is definitely valid. The mythology used in BELOW was inspired by the Inuit of Nunavut, Canada. As well, the culture was used as a basis for the indigenous peoples in the book. My research is still ongoing, and some of the sources I've found have been written from a white lens, which is something I've kept in mind when determining what information to use. I worked with someone from Iqaluit to help ensure the mythology came from the same region. When choosing a culture to base my story on, I ask myself what the heart of that culture is. The pieces that make up their identity. In the case of the Inuit, I heavily focused on their naming customs, community/family, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Since I'm not Inuit, my perspective is limited. This story is not a substitute for Inuit or indigenous voices. At the end of the day, I focus on writing flawed, relatable characters and remaining true to the story.
Since I'm not Inuit, my perspective is limited. This story is not a substitute for Inuit or indigenous voices. At the end of the day, I focus on writing flawed, relatable characters and remaining true to the story.
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