Tiny Treasury

It’s the Friday Fifteen! Today’s guest is author Lauren Barnholdt.

1. Where are you now?
I just moved to Boston, Massachusetts. So far I’m loving it!

2. What were your favorite books as a kid?
I read everything and anything. Beverly Clearly, Judy Blume, Baby-Sitter’s Club, and Sweet Valley High were my favorites

3. What are you reading now?
I just finished DRAMARAMA by E.Lockhart. I’m looking forward to checking out the library now that I’m settled into my new place!

4. Do you have kids?
Not yet!

5. What projects are you working on now?
Right now I’m working on my next tween book, which will be out sometime next year.

6. What is your biggest writing or illustrating luxury?
Hmm. I suppose being able to write in my pajamas all day! And I’m a sucker for buying office supplies — pretty pens, colorful post-its, etc.

7. Coffee or tea?
Both.

8. Name five artists on your iPod (or mp3 player).
This is embarrassing, because I have horrible taste in music. I’ll go with Christina Aguilera, Goo Goo Dolls, Matchbox Twenty, Gavin Degraw, and Justin Timberlake.

9. What would I be surprised to know about you?
That I can be really shy! When people read my blog, they think I’m really outgoing, but in real life, I’m actually quiet.

10. What college did you attend (in what subject)?
I went to a state school in New York, and majored in psychology.

11. If you weren’t working with kids’ books, what would your dream job be?
That’s a tough one. I guess famous pop star? Which is ridiculous, because I cannot sing a note.

12. What’s the best thing on TV right now?
Grey’s Anatomy — I love, love, love this show.

13. How did you get your “big break” into the field?
I’d been writing for years, had been through two books and was on my third agent (eek!) I started writing my first YA book, REALITY CHICK, and my agent started sending it out. Two weeks later, we had an offer.

14. Which celeb would you want most to meet?
Nick Lachey.

15. Who is the best book character EVER?
Holden Caulfield from The Catcher in the Rye.

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Thanks Lauren!

For more info, you can check out Lauren’s website. Stay up to date with Lauren’s projects on her blog. And don’t forget to catch her new book: