Author J.W. Lynne - Biography and Q and A

	J.W. Lynne Biography and Q and A Works include: Above the Sky, The Unknown, The Darkness Outside, If I Tell, Kid Docs, and Wild Animal School
A Biography for J.W. Lynne
J.W. Lynne's original writing aspiration was to become a screenwriter. After writing a couple of scripts and finding herself unable to get them into the hands of someone who could help them come to life on the screen, a friend suggested that she write a novel instead. Her first novel, Wild Animal School, tells the story of a teen who spends an unforgettable summer caring for elephants, tigers, bears, leopards, and lions at an exotic animal ranch. Her next book was based on one of her completed screenplays, Kid Docs. Kid Docs dives into the behind-the-scenes action at a hospital where gifted children are trained to become doctors. Some of Lynne's most recent novels are a four-book series (Above the Sky, Return to the Sky, Part of the Sky, and Beyond the Sky), a duology (The Unknown and The Haven), and a two unrelated standalones (The Darkness Outside and If I Tell). In the Above the Sky series, teens search for the truth in a post-apocalyptic seemingly-utopian society founded on lies. In the Unknown duology, eight children are kidnapped in the night and wake up in a mysterious world full of secrets. The Darkness Outside is about families whose lives take an unexpected turn after they are locked in a bunker to compete for a life-changing prize. If I Tell is about a teen who begins to wonder if her father is a serial killer.
Q and A with J.W. Lynne
Question: What was the first book you remember reading in your early life? Answer: Are You My Mother? (by P. D. Eastman). My mom tells me that, by the time I was one and a half years old, I had memorized the book and I enjoyed reciting the words as I turned the pages. Once, when I was doing that at the supermarket, a woman turned to my mom in shock and remarked, "Your baby can read!" Question: What were some of your favorite books when you were in elementary school? Answer: I loved The Boxcar Children series (by Gertrude Chandler Warner) and Judy Blume's books. Question: What motivated you to start writing? Answer: My love of storytelling and reading inspired me to start writing. Question: What was your absolute favorite real-life adventure? Answer: If I had to name one, it would be my trip to Japan, but there are really so many. I also loved visiting Harry Potter movie filming locations in Oxford and London, and staying overnight at one of the filming locations for Hogwarts Castle. You can check out my adventures, sorted by location here. Question: What inspired you to write your dystopian science fiction novels? Answer: My dystopian science fiction novels (Above the Sky, Return to the Sky, Part of the Sky, Beyond the Sky, The Unknown, The Haven, and The Darkness Outside) were inspired by my fascination with the dystopian worlds in books like Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games, Veronica Roth's Divergent, and Lois Lowry's The Giver. Question: What do you love about dystopia? Answer: I find it fascinating to think about future societies and what it would be like to live in them. I am especially intrigued by dystopian societies that were born out of an attempt to create a utopian society, like the one in The Giver by Lois Lowry and in Above the Sky. Question: What's your favorite kind of book to write? Answer: I like writing about worlds that have dark secrets that the characters discover during the course of the story, like the ones in Above the Sky and The Unknown. Question: What are your favorite quotes from your books? Answer: A few of my favorites are: “You are so much stronger than you realize. Don’t let anyone ever tell you that you’re not. Not even you.” (from Above the Sky) "There are certain questions that must never be asked. Of anyone. Even oneself.” (from Above the Sky) “Nobody is normal once you get to know them.” (from The Unknown) “You can’t stop living your life because you’re afraid that something is going to go wrong.” (from The Unknown) Question: I heard that your book The Unknown has a sequel. Does The Unknown end in a cliffhanger? Answer: I endeavored to bring The Unknown to a satisfying conclusion, without any major cliffhangers. In fact, The Unknown was originally intended to be the only book set in this world. Reader enthusiasm about The Unknown inspired a sequel, The Haven, however The Unknown may be enjoyed as a standalone book. Question: Your book Above the Sky is part of a series. Did you end each book with a cliffhanger? Answer: I always endeavor to bring every book I write to a rewarding conclusion, without any major cliffhangers, including each book in the Above the Sky series. In fact, every book in the Above the Sky series (including the first book) was originally intended to be the final book set in this world. Reader enthusiasm encouraged me to continue Seven's story into a four-book series (Above the Sky, Return to the Sky, Part of the Sky, and Beyond the Sky), but each book comes to a satisfying end. Question: I really LOVED The Unknown. Which of your books should I read next? Answer: I am thrilled that you want to read more of my novels! If you haven't already read the sequel to The Unknown (The Haven), I would highly recommend it. The Haven picks up right where The Unknown left off and, like in The Unknown, the kids experience shocking revelations. If you've already read The Haven, I'd recommend The Darkness Outside. The Darkness Outside is about families whose lives take an unexpected turn after they are locked in a bunker to compete for a life-changing prize. I'd also recommend Above the Sky. Above the Sky tells the story of teens who grow up in a world that seems fairly utopian, until they discover jaw-dropping truths about their world. Question: What's your favorite kind of book to read? Answer: I gravitate toward dystopias and books with a bit of mystery. I especially enjoy reading novels that have shocking twists, like The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Question: What were your favorite subjects in middle school, high school, and college? Answer: I loved English, because I love reading and thinking about books. I also loved biology, because I enjoy learning about how plants, animals, and people work. Question: I posted a photo/artwork/video/review about one of your books. Would you like to see it? Answer: Absolutely! Please share a link to your post with me, so that I can check it out.
I'd love to hear your questions or comments! You can connect with me on Goodreads, Facebook, and Twitter! If you loved one of my books, please take a few moments to write a quick review on Amazon and/or Goodreads. Your review will help more people discover the book! - J.W. Lynne Find more information about J.W. Lynne here! Are you planning to read Above the Sky or The Unknown with your book club? Check out the guides and discussion questions for book clubs here: Above the Sky discussion questions and book club guide The Unknown discussion questions and book club guide

Books by J.W. Lynne THE UNKNOWN: Eight kids learn the shocking reason why they were kidnapped. ABOVE THE SKY: A girl lives in a world where touching her soulmate is forbidden. THE DARKNESS OUTSIDE: A teen is locked in a bunker to take a simulated trip to the moon. KID DOCS: An experimental program turns kids into doctors. WILD ANIMAL SCHOOL: A girl falls in love with a boy at an exotic animal ranch. WHAT HE DIDN'T TELL ME: A traumatized girl meets a boy with a horrible secret. IF I TELL: A teen wonders if her father is a serial killer. Check out Jen's books on Amazon! Jen's books are available on Kindle Unlimited.

	J.W. Lynne is the author of eleven novels popular among teen, YA (young adult), and adult readers. Lynne's works of fiction feature preteen and teenage main characters. Books best for kids in middle school through adults: The Unknown, The Darkness Outside, Kid Docs, and Wild Animal School Books best for teenagers in high school through adults: Above the Sky, If I Tell, and What He Didn't Tell Me.
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