In Conversation with
Sarah Cole
Tell us about your most recent publication.
My name is Sarah Cole and I have been a public secondary teacher in Geelong for 13 years. I have recently written and published a young adult dystopian fiction text called 'Virozone', It is recommended for ages 12+.
Virozone is available in over 100 bookstores around Australia and NZ. Also in Ebook on Google Play and Apple. You can also order signed copies from my online store WEBSITE.
Here is the blurb for Virozone-
The world as we know it has been ravaged by violence and environmental disaster. Society has been split into exclusive zones to protect what little is left. Divided by Air, Water, Soil and Fire, each zone trades what they can to survive. Certainly life is difficult, particularly as a fifth zone, the Prestige Zone, regularly takes what they like to ensure their privileged life continues to thrive.
But when 16 year old Lawlie Pearce’s mother is killed, it becomes clear that the tenuous peace between the zones is on the verge of unravelling. With a thirst for vengeance, Lawlie leaves AirZone to discover the truth and seek justice for her mother - even if she has to bring down the biggest enemy of all, Sceptre, the leader of the Prestige Zone that dominates the world that is Virozone.
I love the fact that I am in charge of my stories and characters. If I want to create a made up world I can! It's fun!
Virozone is available in over 100 bookstores around Australia and NZ. Also in Ebook on Google Play and Apple. You can also order signed copies from my online store WEBSITE.
Here is the blurb for Virozone-
The world as we know it has been ravaged by violence and environmental disaster. Society has been split into exclusive zones to protect what little is left. Divided by Air, Water, Soil and Fire, each zone trades what they can to survive. Certainly life is difficult, particularly as a fifth zone, the Prestige Zone, regularly takes what they like to ensure their privileged life continues to thrive.
But when 16 year old Lawlie Pearce’s mother is killed, it becomes clear that the tenuous peace between the zones is on the verge of unravelling. With a thirst for vengeance, Lawlie leaves AirZone to discover the truth and seek justice for her mother - even if she has to bring down the biggest enemy of all, Sceptre, the leader of the Prestige Zone that dominates the world that is Virozone.
Other than writing, what else do you love?
I love being a teacher, working with kids and helping them with their own writing is really fun. I'm also really enjoying being a bookstagrammer on Instagram!What do you enjoy most about writing?
What is the hardest aspect of being a writer?
Writer's are sometimes influenced by things that happen in their own lives? Are you?
I have been a secondary teacher for 13 years and I really just got sick of kids, mainly girls bringing in books where the female lead character was not strong, brave or gutsy! I knew that I had to create one that was! So I did!Top tips for writers?
Just keep reading and writing and it doesn't matter how long it takes, how many rejections you get...if you really want to succeed just make it happen!
Five words that sum you up?
Dedicated, motivated, strong, confident and funny ( I like to think I am LOL!!).
How can we learn more about you?
Thank you for joining In Conversation this week. Remember to always
Dream Big ... Read Often.
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