Here, Coster tells EW her secrets to literary success.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What is the first thing ever that you remember writing?
NAIMA COSTER:I remember writing a survival story about a little girl on a deserted island.
Sylvie Rosokoff; Grand Central Publishing
What is the last book that made you cry?
Cantorasby Carolina De Robertis it’s a book that reminded me of why I love novels.
Which book is at the top of your current To-Read list?
Sylvie Rosokoff; Grand Central Publishing
I can’t wait to read the historical fiction novelLibertieby Kaitlyn Greenidge.
She’s brilliant, and I’ve been counting down the months until I get to read this book.
Where do you write?
It’s got good energy.
Which book made you a forever reader?
I lovedDear Mr. Henshawby Beverly Cleary.
What is a snack you couldn’t write without?
Does coffee count as a snack?
If you could change one thing about any of your books what would it be?
Both books would have much longer acknowledgment sections.
I couldn’t lead this life without their love and kindness.
What is your favorite part ofWhat’s Mine and Yours?
I love the ending.
What was the hardest plot point or character to write?
The character Gee was the hardest to write, although in some ways he’s also the most important.
Once I saw that, the book cracked wide open.
Write a movie poster tag line for the book:
One tragedy.
