Cielbert
asked
Jeff Zentner:
Hi Jeff! I'm about to read your debut novel and I was just wondering whether you're religious and or spiritual in person? (You can skip this question if you don't want to answer it btw :) ) Also, do you think religion is an important element to tackle in a young adult book? What can you say about the lack of diversity in YA novels in terms of religious characters?
Jeff Zentner
I would consider myself a spiritual person more than religious. I do participate in a religion but I'm not a naturally religious person. I think religion is important to tackle in YA because young adulthood is a time when many young adults are coming to know their spiritual side.
When I wrote The Serpent King, I actually was not aware that religion had not been dealt with a great deal in YA. I've since heard that. I understand people's reluctance to talk about it. It's a sensitive issue with few definite answers.
When I wrote The Serpent King, I actually was not aware that religion had not been dealt with a great deal in YA. I've since heard that. I understand people's reluctance to talk about it. It's a sensitive issue with few definite answers.
More Answered Questions
Malachi Fletcher
asked
Jeff Zentner:
In the Wild Light is by far the best book I’ve ever read, and the impact it had on my love for poetry still sticks with me. Is there any way I could get access to The Gospel of Winds without making the trip to Tennessee? I can’t get enough of your poetry. In the Wild Light and Sunrise Nights were incredible, and now I’m hungry for more!
Sarah
asked
Jeff Zentner:
I just finished reading "Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee." I had no clue what a horror host was before picking it up, but now I'd like to explore a little. Who are your favorite horror hosts? I'd like to watch a few episodes, if I can find them. Your book has sparked an interest that I didn't know I had!
Linda Robertson
asked
Jeff Zentner:
My best girlfriend & I devoured The Serpent King and are now reading - and thoroughly loving - The Goodbye Days. We are both moms in our 50's who have lost children and so you what you have to say about grief is especially compelling to us. Can I ask why you have dealt with grief in both of your books? Your portrayals seem far too accurate to be simply observations of grief in others...
About Goodreads Q&A
Ask and answer questions about books!
You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.
See Featured Authors Answering Questions
Learn more