Jenn

Jenn asked Laura Steven:

Hi Laura, I've just read The Exact Opposite of Okay and loved it. Was your main character's name a little reference to another author? 😁 And will there be any follow up? I'd love to know what happens afterwards.

Laura Steven Hey Barker! I'm so glad you loved the book! Izzy's surname is indeed a reference to one Louise O'Neill, who has been a huge inspiration to me since we first became online pals back in 2014. I have so much love for both her work and her as a person.

And YES, there will be a sequel! I'm working on it now, actually. It'll be out in 2019, I believe, and if you want the inside scoop on what it'll be about, check the video I just uploaded to YouTube :)

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Elise

Elise asked Laura Steven:

Hi Laura, I've just finished reading The Exact Opposite of Okay and absolutely loved it. Izzy really made me think of an older Georgia Nicolson in her humour and tone. She's a great character. I was just wondering why you decided to set the book in the US? I was surprised when I found out that you from the northernmost town in England. I had to go through the book again and see if I'd made up that Izzy was American.

Becky

Becky asked Laura Steven:

What was the most difficult part and most fun part about writing Izzy's character? How did her voice take shape for you?

Amanda

Amanda asked Laura Steven:

Hi Laura! I'm a YA librarian in the US and I was wondering if there are any plans to publish A Girl Called Shameless in the States? I have The Exact Opposite of Okay in our collection and I'm really hoping to be able to add the sequel as well!

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