Ask Melissa and Michael!

[Melissa, Author of Frozen]

Diyana wrote: "Hi Melissa and Michael!

I'm so stoked that I finally get to interact with authors! I've read the Blue Blood series and I loved them so much. I loved the style and the characters and the idea that ..."

I've pretty much answered all the other questions so I'll answer the "hobby" part. Mike and I are avid art collectors, so we do a lot of art-based stuff when we're not writing, we are part of museum groups, we go to Art Basel every year, we go gallery hopping. I don't really have any hobbies other than that. We also spend a lot of time with our kid.

[Ester]

Ok, so, this is a question for both... What advise would you give to an aspiring writer?

[Catherine]

Melissa wrote: "Catherine wrote: "I am so excited about this discussion forum. I really enjoyed your Blue Bloods series and fully expect the next series will be just as in depth, with well written dialogue and we..."

Thank you so much for your response! New York, NY is just filled with inspiration. It is nice to hear your perception on the YA field, though I do think that there is a correlation between the decline in good editing and the rise in the YA field sells.

[Adithi]

Thank you Melissa and Michael for answering my questions !

[Dottie]

Melissa wrote: "Dottie wrote: "Let me begin by stating I am an adult. I began reading YA because I taught 7th & 8th grade literature and wanted to read what my students were reading in order to have intelligent co..."

Melissa-
Thanks so much for taking the time to answer my questions. It truly means a great deal to have an acclaimed author, such as yourself, answer your fans questions. I have not yet had the opporuntiy to read Frozen, although I will admit I am anxiously and hurridly finishing my current book so I can start yours. I will be sure to post my thoughts, opinions, and questions once I am finished in hopes you may offer some input.

[Kaila]

Andreea wrote: "Kaila wrote: "Andreea wrote: "Hi to everyone!I`m so happy to be here.I1m form Romania and i read the Blue Bloods series by Melissa.I loved that series very very much.I was addicted.I read it about ..."

thats really cool i would love to go to romania, im tempted to ask if there are any vampires. but i wont ask unless you want me to

[Sia]

Melissa you're new book:Isle of the lost has me going crazy,can't wait to read it and watch the movie.carlos is my favourite.
How did you come up with the idea?