Cora

Cora asked Jennifer A. Nielsen:

Hi! I am currently in the midst of writing something, but I wanted to add a little bit of me in there. Do you know if I am allowed to reference famous books or musicals (such as Hamilton perhaps?) without getting into some kind of trouble or if I had to get explicit permission? Sorry, I don't know if that made any sense or not... Oh and also, I am a huge fan of your work! Thank you for all that you do!

Jennifer A. Nielsen Hi Cora, rights to what might be usable in your writing can be a bit complex and is something you ought to research carefully before any publication. Generally speaking, titles cannot be copyrighted (Hamilton) but the lyrics in Hamilton are. But definitely do your research!

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Liza Lysko

Liza Lysko asked Jennifer A. Nielsen:

How do you find diversity in your characters? I’ve realized I only use my same basic personalities that I fall back on (jock, nerd, hero, shy kid, etc.) How do I create meaningful, loveable characters, and not have them all be the same?

Parker

Parker asked Jennifer A. Nielsen:

Hi Mrs. Nielsen! I know this isn't really a question, but I just wanted to thank you for a couple things. 1) for your writing (your books are awesome) 2) for responding when I sent you a letter a year ago, and 3) for Skyping with my school! That was an awesome experience that I'll never forget! Anyways... Out of all of the books you've written, which is your favorite and why?

Emily Beard

Emily Beard asked Jennifer A. Nielsen:

If you were to role reverse Nic and Jaron how do you think each boy would take to what was happening?

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