Can you talk a little about how the book came about?

When I was 14 years old I was crazy about Dr Seuss.

One of the words I made up was Squickerwonkers.

Is there going to be a different vice for each book?

Both are nine books each, so the entire series will be 18 books.

Why publish it now?

And I realised that my first passion has always been writing.

I have written all my life.

I have never not written.

And thats what Ive done, Ive been working full time as a writer for three years.

It doesnt make any sense.

Thank you I do too by the way!

What I think is interesting is that we never use the term strong male character.

I was very close to leaving.

How different are the two?

Theyre much more grounded in reality and grounded in simplicity and relatability, whereas comic books are fantastical.

That stifles creativity fear stifles creativity.

So I would actually say the opposite.

What do you have coming up next?

Evangeline Lilly, thank you very much!

The first book, The Squickerwonkers, is out now.

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