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" I love fairy tale retellings and mash-ups. "

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" My parents told me any and every fairy-tale from all around the world. I usually gravitated towards ones with interesting, strong heroines. "

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" I think of myself as a fantasy writer. "

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" I don't think I'll ever stop being grateful to my readers for everything they've done for me. "

" I got the idea for 'Throne of Glass' when I was sixteen. Music always inspires my books, and when I was listening to the 'Cinderella' soundtrack, I thought, 'What if Cinderella was actually an assassin who liked getting dressed up all pretty and going to the ball, but then she wouldn't mind kicking butt?' "

" 'Throne of Glass' readers tend to be passionate, talented, clever, and welcoming - in fact, I'm consistently moved by just how welcoming 'TOG' readers are to new fans. "

" 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' was actually inspired by three of my all-time-favorite fairy/folktales: 'Beauty and the Beast,' 'East of the Sun, West of the Moon' and 'Tam Lin.' I got the kernel of inspiration by wondering: 'What if 'Beauty' was a huntress?' "

" My goals for myself have changed as my career has evolved and as I've grown as a writer. "

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