Tell us about your book.
Replication: The Jason Experiment is about a girl named Abby, who is forced to move to rural Alaska when her father unexpectedly takes a job in a remote laboratory called Jason Farms. Suspicious of her father’s decisions, she investigates and finds more than what she was looking for when a strange boy shows up at her door. Martyr, one of fifty-five identical clones, escaped from the underground lab at the farm with one wish: to see the sky before he fulfills his purpose and “expires” on his eighteenth birthday. Abby tries to help Martyr see that God has a purpose for his life, one that is different from the one the scientists originally planned for him.
What inspired this book?
I was in a car with my sister in upstate New York. We were driving to an orchard to pick apples. As we passed farm after farm after farm, I got to daydreaming: What if there was a Farm that grew people? They could call it Jason Farms! And the idea was born.
How long have you been writing?
I started writing in 2004.
What is your favorite character trait to write about?
Courage. Whether the character is a brave warrior or a timid babysitter, I love forcing my characters to find their inner strength and stand up for what they believe in.
What do you hope readers will take away from this book?
That there is only one God and he created each of us uniquely and for a purpose.
What is your favorite season?
Winter! I love snow and Christmas and hot chocolate.
If you could travel back in time when and where would you go?
I’m tempted to blurt out Regency England, but I have no point in going there. I just love books set in that time and place.
But I think I’d really rather go to 1974, become a new student at my parent’s high school, and see what they were like back then—my grandparents too. I think that would be fascinating.
What project are you currently working on?
Right now I’m working on a two-book series that’s scheduled to release in 2013. The first, tentatively called Thirst, is an apocalyptic story, and the sequel is called Captives, and it’s the dystopian future result of that first book.
Connect with Jill: http://jillwilliamson.com/
Jill has offered to give away 1 copy of her new release. Contest rules: At least 10 people need to leave a coment WITH an email address to be entered. Valid in US and Canada only. Winner announced Jan 15th.
17 comments:
I have read Jill's Blood of Kings Trilogy and can't wait to read Replication.. I'd love to have a discussion with her about plot vs. character development and learn more about her process. Her characters are so natural and believable.
I really like the concept of this book. Jill is a new author for me, and I'd like to read this book.
rrgreene62(at)gmail.com
Oh, this sounds like a great book. I'd love to win a copy. adam (at) adamblumerbooks.com. Thanks!
What a unique concept! Nice to meet another winter lover out there, sometimes I feel like I'm the only one. :)
twinwillowsfarm at gmail dot com
I loved her other books. I can't wait till this one comes out! Thanks :)
cryptictiger at rocketmail dot com
Jill, I know I've said it before but you are an inspiration. I want to win the book for my step daughter who is seeking God though she doesn't know it. Angelaruthstrong@gmail.com. Thanks, lady!
Jill is a new author to me, but I really like everything I've heard about her writing. I'd really love to win this copy, it'd be so fun to find out more about this plotline!
Here's hoping!
ekaiserwrites@hotmail.com
Hi Jill,
Thank you for the copy of Jason sent via Zondervan and Net Gallery. I read this book almost non stop as it is a real edge of the seat action packed thriller. Really a great job, I am also my church's webmaster & have recommended to our youth group.
Jill is an amazing writer and I would love to win it for myself and my daughter and stepson. :)
This book sounds fascinating. I'd love to win a copy.
patgonzales(at)arkvi(dot)com.
I just started reading Jill's first book of the Blood of Kings trilogy. Replication sounds like it will be just as good as that one!
will777r@yahoo.com
Thanks for the interview, Salena! It was fun. And thanks for the comments and kind words, everyone. :-)
Rebecca Jacoby- I'd be happy to talk plot vs. character with you if you want to. You can email me at jill@jillwilliamson.com
Pegg- Sadly, it did not snow this year where I live. :-(
Angela- LOL! I was going to mail you a book just for her, but them I saw that I had you on my influencer list and I figured you might share. Did you get your book from Zondervan? If not, I'd be happy to sign a book just for Kristina. :-)
Bill- Thank you!!! I'm glad you liked it. :-)
Jill
I absolutely adored this book. Actually, I wouldn't mind winning another copy (or one of Jill's other books) to give to a teen. Not to be greedy or anything!
Ann_Lee_Miller@msn.com
this sounds like a fascinating novel..thanks for the chance to read it :)
karenk
kmkuka at yahoo dot com
Jill is a new author to me and I love to find new authors to add to my list of books to read. Please enter me!
Blessings,
Jo
ladijo40(at)aol(dot)com
My daughter snapped up Replication as soon as the book arrived. She read it in one day and loved the story. Jill is an excellent author, and I can't wait for my turn to read Replication.
Congrats Aly Logan for winning a copy of Repliation! Thanks to everyone who stopped by.
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