Rainbow Rowell’s Simon Snow trilogy has had a heck of a run.
Now, Rowell’s closing out the series withAny Way the Wind Blows.
To mark the occasion, Rowell sat down to answer all of EW’s burning author questions.
What is the first thing ever that you remember writing?
When I was in third grade, I wrote a little family comedy about the gorillas at the zoo.
I think I only remember this because my teacher was so nice about it.
What is the last book that made you cry?
The Ugly Cry, a memoir by Danielle Henderson.
Which book is at the top of your current to-read list?
I just readMy Antoniaby Willa Cather, and it was amazing.
Next, I’m readingO Pioneers.
Where do you write?
Which book made you a forever reader?
I was really into picture books, even after I started reading longer stories.
One of the first books I remember reading over and over isAlexander and the Wind-up Mouseby Leo Lionni.
What is a snack you couldn’t write without?
(How boring is that?)
If you could change one thing about any of your books, what would it be?
I later realized that I’d written inconsistencies into their histories.
What is your favorite part ofAny Way the Wind Blows?
Ultimately, I just really enjoy writing their dynamic.
What was the hardest plot point or character to write?
I always struggle with antagonists and villains.
Write a movie poster tagline for the book.
