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Interview with Stacey Lee!
3/17/2015
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1. Describe your experience writing in a western cowboy-like setting in 5 words.Crackerbox of a good time.
2. What character did you enjoy writing about the most?
I enjoyed writing the lead cowboy, Cay Pepper, the best because he is my complete opposite in every way – white, male, smooth, suave, and completely sure of himself. Actually, we do have one thing in common which is a sense of humor, though he gets to be a bit more ribald than me.
3. What were your first reactions of the cover because it is stunning!
Thank you! Well, the cover took a few tries to get to its present form. At the end, they actually gave me a choice between two color palettes. It was really hard to choose because both were stunning.
4. Most interesting or fun fact you discovered when doing research for Under a Painted Sky?
I learned that pioneers would hang the cream off the wagon and after a full day of riding down the bumpy trail, the cream would turn to butter.
5. Since Samantha plays an instrument, do you play any musical instruments?
I played classical piano for 18 years; I also tried my hand at violin for three years. At one point, my two sisters and I were each playing two instruments a piece, and my dad put his foot down. We had to choose one instrument only. I was never sure if that was because all those lessons were getting expensive, or because his ears couldn't take it anymore.
6. Any last words?
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Stacey Lee
Stacey Lee is a fourth generation Chinese-American whose people came to California during the heydays of the cowboys. She believes she still has a bit of cowboy dust in her soul. A native of southern California, she graduated from UCLA then got her law degree at UC Davis King Hall. After practicing law in the Silicon Valley for several years, she finally took up the pen because she wanted the perks of being able to nap during the day, and it was easier than moving to Spain. She plays classical piano, raises children, and writes YA fiction.
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About the Book
Under a Painted Sky
Author: Stacey Lee
Pages: 384
Publishing by: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Publishing on: March 17 2015
A powerful story of friendship and sacrifice, for fans of Code Name Verity Missouri, 1849: Samantha dreams of moving back to New York to be a professional musician—not an easy thing if you’re a girl, and harder still if you’re Chinese. But a tragic accident dashes any hopes of fulfilling her dream, and instead, leaves her fearing for her life. With the help of a runaway slave named Annamae, Samantha flees town for the unknown frontier. But life on the Oregon Trail is unsafe for two girls, so they disguise themselves as Sammy and Andy, two boys headed for the California gold rush. Sammy and Andy forge a powerful bond as they each search for a link to their past, and struggle to avoid any unwanted attention. But when they cross paths with a band of cowboys, the light-hearted troupe turn out to be unexpected allies. With the law closing in on them and new setbacks coming each day, the girls quickly learn that there are not many places to hide on the open trail. This beautifully written debut is an exciting adventure and heart-wrenching survival tale. But above all else, it’s a story about perseverance and trust that will restore your faith in the power of friendship.
Hope you enjoyed the interview! So tell me: Have you heard of this book? If so are you planning to read it?
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