2. Who is your favourite literary villain and why?
The Evil Queen in Snow White. I find powerful female villains exciting and complex.
3. You're hosting a literary dinner party, which five authors would you invite? (alive or dead)
Roald Dahl, Julia Donaldson, Carson Ellis, Jon Klassen and Edward Gorey.
4. Which literary invention do you wish was real?
Everlasting Gobstoppers (once Mr Wonka has sorted out the formula of course!).
5. What are five words that describe your writing process?
Make and solve the puzzle.
6. Which are the five words you would like to be remembered by as a writer?
Her stories will live on.
7. Picture your favourite writing space. What are five objects you would find there?
Pens that work, a corkboard for inspiration, a handmade mug, a comfy chair and natural light.
8. Grab the nearest book, open it to page 22 and look for the second word in the first sentence.
Now, write a line that starts with that word. (Please include the name of the book!)
Beautiful World, Where Are You, by Sally Rooney
Friends are like fridge magnets: eclectic treasures that you don’t seek to acquire, you merely
collect them over time. Some fall off — if their pull wasn’t that strong to begin with — but others will
reliably stick around forever.
9. If you could ask one author one question, what would the question be and who would you ask?
Roald Dahl: ‘If Grandpa Joe was well enough to leap out of bed and spend the day with Charlie at
Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory then why didn’t he have a job to help the family?
collect them over time. Some fall off — if their pull wasn’t that strong to begin with — but others will
reliably stick around forever.
9. If you could ask one author one question, what would the question be and who would you ask?
Roald Dahl: ‘If Grandpa Joe was well enough to leap out of bed and spend the day with Charlie at
Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory then why didn’t he have a job to help the family?
10. Which would you rather do: Never write another story or never read another book?
Never read another book, but I will listen to audiobooks … ha! Loophole!
Anna McGregor is an author, illustrator and designer based in Melbourne. She is dedicated to delivering modern, quirky and conceptual stories straight from her heart to young readers. By day, she works in graphic design, but when she's not at her desk, Anna enjoys travel, art and picnics with friends. For more information, see www.annamcgregor.com.au.