tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post5601030178472826732..comments2024-03-14T08:18:20.779-04:00Comments on Sarah Laurence: Interview with Kate Egan, editor of The Hunger Games trilogySarah Laurencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-50643766670057626782011-11-30T23:36:29.437-05:002011-11-30T23:36:29.437-05:00gotcha! thank you so much! that makes complete sen...gotcha! thank you so much! that makes complete sense! thank you for getting back to me! :)Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076507579349050901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-35548550248631408862011-11-30T17:19:17.095-05:002011-11-30T17:19:17.095-05:00Al, welcome to my blog! Kate Egan is Suzanne Colli...Al, welcome to my blog! Kate Egan is Suzanne Collins's longtime editor. Kate signed up Suzanne for her first novel and has edited all eight of her books, including the HG series. David Levithan is the editorial director/publisher of Scholastic Press (as noted in the article you linked to), and as such, has contributed a lot of editorial feedback to Suzanne. They all work together as a team. When addressing the press, David speaks for Scholastic. As a freelance editor, Kate cannot represent the company. I hope that clears up the confusion. Thanks for your question!Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-51114232801652218352011-11-29T19:55:22.197-05:002011-11-29T19:55:22.197-05:00I thought David Levithan edited HG?
http://shelf-...I thought David Levithan edited HG? <br />http://shelf-life.ew.com/2010/10/15/the-hunger-games-movie/<br />I'm sure I am just missing something super obvious. But, I don't know what.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076507579349050901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-68069213508852320962011-08-17T21:07:33.811-04:002011-08-17T21:07:33.811-04:00drSmock, try contacting the publisher, Scholastic,...drSmock, try contacting the publisher, Scholastic, as Kate does not handle details like that.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-21173020743283337092011-08-17T21:05:11.900-04:002011-08-17T21:05:11.900-04:00I've been trying to find Kate Egan's email...I've been trying to find Kate Egan's email address to inform her of an editing error on p. 167 of the trade copy of _The Hunger Games_. There's a noun-verb disagreement in the sentence containing "my heads throbs . . . " which (I think) is somewhere near the middle of the page. I was hoping she could go back and correct her manuscript so that the typo won't appear in future printings. <br /><br />So . . . If anyone here knows her email, could you please inform her? <br /><br />Cheers, <br /><br />Ryan SmockRyan Smockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06733372756134663341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-80072686871254010782010-11-17T07:18:07.487-05:002010-11-17T07:18:07.487-05:00Lenore, welcome to my blog and thank you!Lenore, welcome to my blog and thank you!Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-15897568698723617502010-11-17T07:00:31.976-05:002010-11-17T07:00:31.976-05:00Loved this behind the scenes look at one of my fav...Loved this behind the scenes look at one of my favorite series!Lenore Appelhanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664671644163369772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-61925904836927263572010-11-09T21:14:14.264-05:002010-11-09T21:14:14.264-05:00Nat, welcome to my blog and thank you! Kate was m...Nat, welcome to my blog and thank you! Kate was marvelous. It’s so nice to connect with another book lover.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-88533003123234065002010-11-09T21:04:45.785-05:002010-11-09T21:04:45.785-05:00what a terrific idea for an interview! i loved the...what a terrific idea for an interview! i loved the insight that kate offered and really enjoyed this trilogy.nat @book, line, and sinkerhttp://www.booklineandsinker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-35394502751915984132010-11-09T17:56:50.332-05:002010-11-09T17:56:50.332-05:00Bee, this series would be a perfect choice for you...Bee, this series would be a perfect choice for your book club since both kids and parents would enjoy them. It would be interesting to hear the English reaction. I’m lucky to have such interesting neighbors and blog buddies!Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-32764701888097552912010-11-09T17:53:47.875-05:002010-11-09T17:53:47.875-05:00You have such interesting neighbors! This "i...You have such interesting neighbors! This "interview with" is a great feature, and it's a nice twist to interview the editor instead of the author.<br /><br />I'm going to check these out for the Book Club I'm organizing for the 13 year olds.Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-40114910260280969402010-11-09T17:15:48.947-05:002010-11-09T17:15:48.947-05:00Cynthia, I found this interview especially interes...Cynthia, I found this interview especially interesting too. It was great to get the editor’s perspective. Part of what might have made this one stand out was that I conducted the interview in person instead of via email. It was a lot more work, but made it more of a conversation. It was fun getting to know Kate too.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-29867678100643169192010-11-07T21:39:52.217-05:002010-11-07T21:39:52.217-05:00Wow, I think this interview is my favorite of all ...Wow, I think this interview is my favorite of all the ones you've done. Your questions are excellent and kate's answers gave me so much to think about. I'm surprised that the editor interview is the one that stands out.<br /><br />And thanks for the leaves....cynthia newberry martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088261237123157140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-17608202624857286852010-11-07T13:28:29.392-05:002010-11-07T13:28:29.392-05:00Tracy, enjoy the books and your leaves. Ours are ...Tracy, enjoy the books and your leaves. Ours are mostly down now.<br /><br />Amanda, you’ll appreciate the Greek myth update.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-81023804029307336332010-11-06T15:57:05.134-04:002010-11-06T15:57:05.134-04:00this book is very intriguing to me, especially bec...this book is very intriguing to me, especially because of the greek mythology theme. what a great premise for a good yarn -- and a great interview with the editor to boot! thanks sarah!Amanda Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942636545948440422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-57744988515828988812010-11-06T05:46:06.738-04:002010-11-06T05:46:06.738-04:00Sarah
I enjoyed the interview and even though my ...Sarah<br /><br />I enjoyed the interview and even though my daughter might be to young for the books--they sound like a good read for me.<br /><br />The red leaves are beautiful--this year we have more yellow and brown leaves in my area.<br /><br />Best<br />Tracy :)Tracy Golightly-Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07409307445856582227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-79046701385796613372010-11-05T16:45:24.330-04:002010-11-05T16:45:24.330-04:00Beth and Maria, as authors you know the value of a...Beth and Maria, as authors you know the value of a good editor.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-38547455656707111442010-11-05T08:23:32.430-04:002010-11-05T08:23:32.430-04:00This was such fun to read, not only to get the &qu...This was such fun to read, not only to get the "behind the scenes" story from the editor but also ... heck, Kate's our neighbor! Suzanne Collins is lucky to have her: a good editor is a gift!Maria Padianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187638787394947693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-20059214852509291542010-11-04T21:03:58.802-04:002010-11-04T21:03:58.802-04:00This is fascinating! Thank you for this.This is fascinating! Thank you for this.Beth Kepharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236487532413398431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-31773550187884617742010-11-04T20:15:10.209-04:002010-11-04T20:15:10.209-04:00Tina, good to hear that you are feeling better. T...Tina, good to hear that you are feeling better. The bright reds and yellows are now gone but there are still golden brown oaks.<br /><br />Barrie, pick a free weekend because it will be hard to put down. Thanks for hosting the book review club!<br /><br />Sapphire, is The Hunger Games big in Japan? I imagine it will be if it isn’t already. Our big storm today is pulling down the last of the colorful leaves. I’m looking forward to seeing yours.<br /><br />Rose, it’s been fascinating hearing about the writing process from an editor’s perspective. Everyone else I know in publishing is an author or an agent. I agree that these books would be great for classroom discussions, not so much for literary merit (they are commercial fiction) but for the topical issues of war and television.<br /><br />Donna, I do have the coolest neighbors and blog buddies! Let me know what you think of the books.<br /><br />Charlotte, thanks so much for introducing me to Kate! We walked again today, and she told me about how much fun she had with your students. I am missing the leaves and sunshine.<br /><br />Stacy, the first two books were more spectacular and the war was not much more than a small rebellion. By the third book, the horrors of full-blown war take a more personal toll on the main characters. Katniss appears to be suffering from PTSD.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-55809285596005317302010-11-04T19:33:36.584-04:002010-11-04T19:33:36.584-04:00Great interview. I really liked reading what was t...Great interview. I really liked reading what was the inspiration morally for the trilogy because I did not get the feel that they came out so strongly in the first book for me. Decadence, corruption of power, that sort of thing yes, but the individual effects of war on an individual seemed less pronounced. I really enjoy your interviews.Stacy Nyikoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07830844058919457619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-18643225055091504172010-11-04T15:53:51.286-04:002010-11-04T15:53:51.286-04:00We recently had Kate visit the middle school, and ...We recently had Kate visit the middle school, and she was great. Kids in grades 5-8 soaked up her humor and wisdom. Another great interview, Sarah. Also, I like the leaves which now seem to have largely fallen!Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03203303528944375139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-83367354324627079012010-11-04T13:58:45.868-04:002010-11-04T13:58:45.868-04:00This is awesome! You have the coolest neighbors! (...This is awesome! You have the coolest neighbors! (I know I sound pretty juvenile, but it's true!)<br />I recently bought the first two books of the trilogy and they're on my reading list for this winter. I'm really looking forward to reading these books, even more so after reading your post and this interview. Thank you Sarah!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10352909161587824227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-32940281855110822932010-11-04T09:18:46.268-04:002010-11-04T09:18:46.268-04:00I really enjoyed this interview with the editor, S...I really enjoyed this interview with the editor, Sarah. I've always wondered just what a book editor did, and now I can see how Kate's involvement with these books helped to make them better novels.<br /><br />These books really do sound intriguing, especially with a mythological premise and similarities to Orwell. Over the last few years I can't but remember 1984's wars with East Asia and then Eurasia as we switch between Iran and Iraq as the "enemy." I've often thought, too, that it's only a matter of time before reality TV starts promoting some kind of fight to the death like this. If I were still teaching, I would be using your reviews for reading suggestions to my ninth-graders!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-13352335485482050142010-11-04T08:24:01.480-04:002010-11-04T08:24:01.480-04:00Thanks so much for your nice review and interview!...Thanks so much for your nice review and interview! I'd love to read the trilogy! As I like to read coming-of-age stories very much, I became very intrigued by the three books! The third one "has greater philosophical depth and moral ambiguity"?! How interesting! I'll place an order online. I think Scholastic is really a great publisher!! <br />Your autumn leaves are awesome. Ours have begun to turn color at last!☆sapphirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444996989089740303noreply@blogger.com