Tag Archives: Justine Larbalestier

I give people 'If You Came Softly' when they demand proof that novels for teens can be as good as the best novels for adults. Justine Larbalestier

When I was little, I made up my own fairy tales, and the ghostly echo of 'Once upon a time' shapes all the fiction I've ever written. Justine Larbalestier

I'm one of those sad cases who've never wanted to be anything but a writer. I started writing my first novel when I was five years old. I have no idea what it was about, but I do remember sPublished considerable time trying to get the title right, though this had more to do with […]

I remember that feeling when I was a young reader: finding books that were set in Sydney with Australian characters was incredibly exciting. Justine Larbalestier

I travel way too much to have any pets. But if I could have one, I'd want a quokka. They're basically small kangaroos native to Western Australia. Justine Larbalestier

My favourite vampires are all very scary indeed. So the idea of falling in love with one is just weird to me. Justine Larbalestier

Eating good food is my favourite thing in the whole world. Nothing is more blissful. Justine Larbalestier