![]() ![]() ![]() Well, at the time of writing the book, I'm sure I would have asked to be a successful author. Had you been in his shoes, what is something you could have asked for? ![]() Giles falls into the temptation of asking for one wish to come true. And she would have many reference books on dozens of different subjects, because she still trusts them over information found on any computer. ![]() She would have The Wonderful Wizard of Oz because it teaches her that there will always be magical faraway lands to explore but that there's still no place like home. Juniper would definitely have a worn copy of The House At Pooh Corner sitting on her shelf because it reminds her that even when we grow up we can still be children. If we were to visit Juniper at home, what books would we find on her bookcase? I couldn't think of anyone better for my daughter to identify with. She is quirky and different and accepts the same in others. She is strong but also vulnerable, intelligent but always wants to learn more. And so I made her an inquisitive girl who knows exactly who she is - a quality that is becoming more and more rare in this day and age - a girl who sees no need to blend in with others, no need to go along with the crowd. I wanted to create a character she could admire, that any young girl could look up to. When I wrote Juniper Berry, my wife was pregnant with our daughter, Margeaux (I would later dedicate the book to her). ![]()
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