Ask Ally Condie - Tuesday, March 12th! discussion
Ask Ally!
Like everyone on this page I am a massive fan of your series. Love them, they have really stuck with me and I smile every time I see them!- Which character perspective did you like writing the most?
- Do you plan your novels or just sit and right (plotter or panster?)
- Did you have much say in the covers? Because they are gorgeous, some of my all time favourites. But can you tell us where the dresses were from? I love them and really want one.
- What are your plans now you have finished the triliogy?
Hey Ally,I love your books and I'm so excited that you're dedicating a day entirely to answering your fans questions. I thinks it's really nice of you. Anyway, I just wanted to ask you if you can relate personally to any of your characters or if you based any of them on you or people you know? Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. You're amazing!!! :)
Dear Ally,What was your inspiration to write the Matched trilogy and are you happy with how it turned out?
Dear Ally,I am a great admirer of the Matched series, and I am so glad you can answer our questions on Goodreads. How did you get the idea for the whole Matched series? Was it just an idea that came to you, or was it sparked from another story? I have tried to write a dystopian series, almost like a fan-fiction of Matched, but it has been so hard. Any tips you could recommend? Please tell me there will be a Matched movie? Anyways, I doubt you will even read this, but I'm glad you are coming to Goodreads. Keep on writing!
Love,
Halle
Hi!I'm Abby and I love your books!
I am in the middle of crossed right now.
1.How did you come up with the ideas of these books?
2. Do you have a favorite book, yours or another author?
3. Who do you like more, Xander or Ky?
Thx so much, Abby
Ps are you going to write more?
hello ally i read all the matched books with in 3 days and it was amazing and I just wanted to know do you think that cassia's grandfather knew that the green pill might be a trigger for the red pill? and where is the provinces suppose to be? where the usa is ? or somewhere else? thanks for your time?
Hi! I am such a big fan of dystopian books and this are one of my favorite trilogies! My biggest request is to write another trilogy! But I have to ask, who do you know/wish will/would be in the movie????????? I have to know!
Jennifer wrote: "Is Reached the last book of the series?
Are there any other books or series you plan to write?"
Yes, Reached is the final book of the trilogy. But of course, I'm not Ally Condie, so I do not know. But I would love to know, too!
Are there any other books or series you plan to write?"
Yes, Reached is the final book of the trilogy. But of course, I'm not Ally Condie, so I do not know. But I would love to know, too!
What advice do you have for aspiring young authors?
I loved the books and thought they were all amazing (me and my friend have spread them all over our school, even the teachers read them now) my question was is it difficult for you to write in a way that makes the readers emotionally invested with the characters (like when Vick died i felt like i was going to die)? Also what part of the writing process is most difficult?
what inspired you to write this trilogy?
Dear Ally,This is one of the best series i have ever read, but why did you have so many different characters to fall in love with each other?
Hi Ally! I love Matched and will be starting Crossed soon. I was wondering if you have any advice for someone who wants to one day write a dystopian novel
Hey Ally,What advice would u give future writers like the ones on the site below
www.chavezwriting.blogspot.com
Hi Ally,I guess my biggest question to you is where you got the idea to create this corrupted futuristic society that believes it can control everything and everybody? It's so creative to me, and is so far from anything I could come up with myself :) So, yeah, that's my question lol.
Hey Ally, are going to write more books????
What was the purpose of the test tubes? Is there another book (or more) forthcoming in which the purpose of the tubes is a major factor? There are so many wonderful things that could be done with that thread! I know that you said it's a trilogy, but there are so many possibilities!
Dear Ally,What is it like being a famous author? Do you have any tips for young aspiring authors? How did you come up with the idea for the Matched trilogy? Who's your favorite character in the books?
Sincerely,
Stacie
I was wondering if you are ever going to write another book. Personally, I think you should make it into a series b/c the ending just wasnt enough for me! I really want to know more....idk....just my opinion
Hi Ally!I've read a lot of dystopian fiction and I have to say your style is really unique. You probably have the most poetic and artsy dystopian book out there, which was really cool to read.
My favorite character was Indie. I felt bad for her though. She never really found love, or someone who she felt totally accepted her. I actually thought she was going to end up with Xander for a while. I know you're in English teacher because I've read your Bio on the back of the book, so I was wondering if Indie's loneliness was intentional or symbolic in some way. What motive did you have for having her die?
it made me soooo sad when i found out Indie dies, um yeah, just wanted to throw that out there.
Hi Ally!My question is if you lived in Cassia's society, what would you miss the most? I love your books! :) -Kait
Hi Ally!So, I have been wanting an answer for this for some time and I'd like to ask if the Scoiety was based off any other civilization? Or was it something you just thought up? If so, how did you work out all the kinks and imperfections that made the rules and regulations?
Converseuser wrote: "it made me soooo sad when i found out Indie dies, um yeah, just wanted to throw that out there."sorry. oops. Is there any way to hide spoilers?
Hi there Ally! I absolutely am in love with the Matched trilogy. You are an amazing writer! I do have a question though: in Crossed Ky and Cassia seemed extremely close and passionate around each other while in Reached they were not that romantically close in my opinion. Is there an explanation for this? Thank you so much!
Before you wrote the series, did you map everything out or just start writing?
Ally,Cassia has a lot of favorite poems in Matched, but what are yours?
Hi Rachel here:) me and my friend have some questions...Was Lei's appearance inspired by people of Hawaiian or Filipino ethnicity? What caused you to create the character this way? Was it possibly due to the fact that Lei is very connected to the water, and basing her appearance off of that of the Pacific Islanders would bring that connection further into the light for readers?
Do you enjoy writing essays and journalistic writings as much as you enjoy writing fiction?
What is your opinion of Ky?
How do you feel about the Society's political views? Do you believe that it is possible that even a democracy could go down such a road as to condemn even our freedom of choice?
Are you bilingual? If so, what other language(s) do you speak?
What is your favorite YA book as of now?
How realistic is it, really, to try to make a living off of writing fiction?
Thanks. Your awesome! (by the way-I'm totally team Xander)
Where did you come up with Ky, Xander and Cassia as characters? How did they become the main characters for the Matched Trilogy?
Why did you choose a dystopian theme for the Matched series?PS: Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions.
How to you come up with who ends up with who (Ky, Xander and Cassia)? What influences your decisions?
hi, i liked the books but i don't get how ky could fall for cassia when the never talked before?who put ky in the match pool? what was Xander doing when cassia and ky are in the outter provinces? and what inspired you to write a dystopia book? because i love reading them but can't write them.
Thanks, Alyssa
How did you get inspired to write this series?
Dear Ally,I am a huge fan of these books! I am currently reading Reached, and love it! Where did you get all of the inspiration for the books? How was it that you kept track of the society, and built upon it? When I read the books, I feel as if the characters develop. How did you create this? Did the characters develop sub-consciously? I understand that there are a lot of action scenes, and several underlying plots, how did these get created? Was there any real life inspiration? Was there ever an underlying thought? If you could change anything about the books, what would it be? Were there ever any parts of the story that you didn't know how to answer?
These are definitely a lot of questions, but I love these books! yay Cassia!
thanks
Hi, I'm Madhura, I really loved The Matched Trilogy, and loved the symbolism.How did you come out with the book in general? As in, how did you think of all the messages (be a strong person, stand up for what you believe in, and so many others) And how did you think of the symbolism that carried these messages? Is there a special event in your life that triggered this?
What is your favorite dystopian fiction to date???Who is your favorite author??
What is your favorite genre of book?
How many drafts did it take for you to write Matched?
Dear Ally, I REALLY love your Matched Trilogy, and I wanted to know, if you were Cassia, would you choose Ky or Xander? Also, what would be your best advice for young authors? PLEASE make another trilogy, your books are amazing!
<3 Maryam
What was your inspiration for this beautiful dystopian story? Who would you prefer :
Ky or Xander ?
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PS- I Love you ! :D (as an author)
Hi ally! Your one of my favorite authors and I love how you write your books! Are you going to make another series after you finish this one?
Thanks!!
Jess
I love dystopian books and I read your series and fell in love with Matched! What made you create this dystopian society where books and writing by hand were some of the key components of your society? Did you get inspiration from other books like Fahrenheit 451? Or just our modern progression in technology? I also adore romance so, when you started the series did you decide Ky and Cassia should end up together? Or did you chose between Xander and Ky as you wrote the series?
Hi Ally,What advice would you give an aspiring author? I am in the process of writing a book, but would like some insight from those that are successful, like you.
Thanks!
-Jamie
Dear Ally, I had an awesome time reading you're books and i wanted to say how you came up with the characters and was it hard??? sincerely ashley
When you first started writing did you already have stuff planned out, such as what the pills did (and the colors of the book covers), would Cassia choose Ky or Xander? Or did you think of it as you went?
Hey, Ally! I just wanted to say that I loved your books so much. I also enjoy free writing, do you have any tips that could help me?~Olivia
Dear Ally,Thank you so much for writing the Matched Trilogy, i read all the three books this summer (I am from Argentina), i just finished reading Reached yesterday and i loved it so much. i just have to say that those hours reading made me so happy and brought tears into my eyes. i find joy rereading all the poems and parts where Cassia and Ky are together and hoping i'd maybe have something like that in the future. Thank you so much!
Dear Ally,What is the hardest part about writing dystopian fiction? Is dystopian fiction your favorite genre? You are an amazing author!!!
--
Kate
Is the trilogy going to be made into a movie? or the first book? and what is ur Favorite food? (random question)
When you first started writting this series did you think she would end up with ky or xander
Thank you so much for your talents!
-Amanda