Wow. Hmmm...

My favorite teen authors (I gave them up a couple of years ago, but their tattered books linger on my shelves for memories sake) are definitely Sharon Creech and Sarah Dessen. Bloomability and Someone Like You influenced me in loads of ways, which is probably the highest compliment an author can get.

My favorite book of all time, hands down, is Jonathon Strange & Mr Norrell. I've heard people say it's dull, it's too long, whatever. It's wonderful for me: almost 900 pages to just LIVE in for a week or so. You should read it if you like Harry Potter or Neil Gaiman or Jane Austen.

Other books that I adore are The Once and Future King by T H White, Wicked by Maguire, and Good Omens. I love Gaiman and Pratchett separately, but together they're the perfect collaboration team.