His Lady, Extraordinary by LaVie Saad is shortlisted for the 2022 Author of Tomorrow, 12-15 years.
His Lady, Extraordinary: Two rookie agents, Tabitha and Claude, have been assigned to catch an unknown mass murderer. In order to carry out their mission, they disguise themselves as unknowing participants of a masquerade ball, an event that is possibly the place the killer strikes next. Will Tabitha and Claude catch this murderer that has been on the run for years? Or will they too become one of his victims?
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An Interview with LaVie:
WNSF: What is your favourite book?
LaVie: My favorite book (or book series, rather) is Percy Jackson and the Olympians. This was the first series that sparked my love of not only reading and writing, but also for Greek mythology. Though I read it when I was quite young, this series has a special place in my heart.
WNSF: Who is your favourite author? Or one who has inspired you and why?
LaVie: I am very much inspired by the work of Mackenzie Lee, who writes beautiful historical fiction that is vivid and engaging. She also knows exactly how to create compelling characters that one cannot help but adore.
WNSF: What is your favourite subject at school?
LaVie: My favorite subject in school is world history. I love to learn about the what the world looked like before the 21st century, and find the previous ways of society to be very compelling topics to discuss.
WNSF: What does ‘adventure writing’ mean to you? Why did you decide to try your hand at writing an adventure story?
LaVie: To me, 'adventure writing' consists of a brilliant story that captures one's attention through well written passages, full of action and surprise. I decided to attempt this genre of literature because I love a good adventure story, and was curious to know if I could replicate an exceptional adventure piece myself.
WNSF: If you could ask an author anything, what would you want to know?
LaVie: If I could ask an author anything, I would ask Tony Morrison about the experiences she had as a young girl. Her writing is incredibly descriptive of social issues in works such as The Bluest Eye, and I would love to know what inspired her to write this story.
WNSF: Who would you consider to be one of your heroes and why?
LaVie: I would consider one of my hero's to be Mary Wollstonecraft of the Enlightenment. She challenged the patriarchy with unwavering determination to create change, and inspired hundreds of other women to do the same.
WNSF: What is the most adventurous thing you would like to do, or place you would like to visit and why?
LaVie: I would love to visit Egypt, specifically Alexandria. A large chunk of family that I have never met lives there, and I would love to meet them and explore a land that is connected to my heritage.
WNSF: Where do you find inspiration for your stories?
LaVie: I typically find inspiration through objects or events that I come across in my everyday life, though I also look to music and paintings for inspiration. Art often tells a story that is itching to be retold in words.
WNSF: If you could time travel, where would you go and why?
LaVie: If I could time travel, I would visit London in the 18th century and join the fight for women's suffrage and advocate for feminism.
WNSF: What three words would you use to describe your story?
LaVie: Enigmatic, flirtatious, suspenseful