Ruth Copland interviews Veronica Roth, internationally best-selling sci-fi/ fantasy author of the hugely popular Divergent series of novels and blockbuster movies. Listen to the interview here It’s A Question of Balance – Veronica Roth (broadcast on Jan 14th). The Divergent trilogy has been adapted into a blockbuster series of films starring Shailene Woodley and Theo James. The first Divergent film grossed $270 million in global box office and Veronica is one of the top-selling authors in the world. Veronica is making her only Bay Area appearance at Santa Cruz High on January 23rd courtesy of Bookshop Santa Cruz to launch her new highly-anticipated book Carve The Mark. Sure to sell out, advance ticket purchase is a must (info at bookshopsantacruz.com).
Veronica writes young adult (YA) fiction and believes that reading fosters empathy and curiosity, qualities that are especially important for young people to develop. Research shows, however, that 55% of YA fiction is bought by readers over the age of 18 – so she has plenty of adult fans too all over the world! Join me and Veronica to find out why her work is so popular. For more info on the show and to listen to podcasts of previous shows visit www.itsaquestionofbalance.com
