Justine Larbalestier is a writer.

1. What most pleased and most disappointed you about last year's release of Liar, and the public response to it?

The response to Liar has been very intense. It is the most loved (and hated) of my books to date. Some of the letters teens have been writing me about Liar have made me cry. Especially the ones from readers who identify so strongly with Micah and her isolation. It's been a very moving experience and I'm thrilled the book has been so important for...