Nadja asked Laini Taylor:

Was it a dream that inspired you to write 'strange the dreamer' ? And did you help designing that beautiful cover? I love it!

Laini Taylor Hi Nadja! Honestly I can't remember if the original inspiration was a dream. It's possible. I've had this character--the muse of nightmares--in my head for like 20 years, and it's possible she was from a dream, but I don't know. I just know she's stayed in my mind, and when I was thinking about which ideas I might want to write after DoSaB, she was at the top of the list. (Originally she was the main character, but Lazlo stole the book!!)
As for the cover, no I didn't help. The amazing designer at my publisher did it. They sent me two concepts and I loved them both, but this one more. It's gorgeous. I love it!

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