Cathy

Cathy asked Katie McGarry:

You have a recurring character who is a school counselor/social worker. Most books and movies tend to portray school counselors as either incompetent or malicious (I guess in order to heighten dramatic tension, or something!) but you portray Mrs. Collins very positively, as an adult role model who actively helps the teenagers to solve their problems. What was your inspiration to write her that way?

Katie McGarry Hi Cassia,

I absolutely love Mrs. Collins! She was inspired by a blend of adults who were fantastic to me during my teen years. There were several teachers and school administrators who went out of their way to help me. It is because of them, and God, that I am who I am today.

Thank you,

Katie

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A Goodreads user asked Katie McGarry:

Now that your pushing the limits series has come to a close what is next for you?

Sara St. Kelley

Sara St. Kelley asked Katie McGarry:

Hey Katie! I ask this as lovingly as possible, because I've enjoyed all your books, but have you ever considered writing something that's NOT specifically about troubled teenagers in Kentucky? ;)

Miriam

Miriam asked Katie McGarry:

Hi Katie I'm Miriam I really wanted to ask you what inspired you to come up with the ideas to write Pushing the limits? Was it hard to come up with Echo,Noah,and Beth? How did you come up with a story like that it was really creative to have a story where a girl's mom tries to kill her and she can't remembers what happens? I hope you get the chance to answer my question.

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