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July 24, 2011 by Ally Carter 281 Comments

EDITED TO SAY:

I’ve done it!  It’s finished.

You asked the questions and I answered them…in the comments section.  If your question is not there it’s probably because it was already asked by another reader or it is answered elsewhere on this site (probably in multiple places).

Thanks so much for taking part, everyone.  I hope you have fun!

-Ally

 

 

*WARNING:  there WILL be spoilers for the Gallagher Girls, Heist Society, and Uncommon Criminals.  Read at your own risk!

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Comments

  1. SFogleman says

    August 4, 2011 at 1:20 am

    Short stories are very beneficial and fun for a lot of writers. I’ve never been drawn to them, though.

    Reply
  2. SFogleman says

    August 4, 2011 at 1:21 am

    She went on her own during the summer. Then she wakes up with amnesia and goes back to school. Her friends then help her try to figure out what she did over the summer.

    Reply
  3. E.J.S.N says

    July 24, 2011 at 10:41 pm

    Hi Ally, I got my two questions:

    1.Could you ever imagine GG or HS in a Japanese Anime format?

    2.Have you ever watched Japanese Anime?

    Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    July 24, 2011 at 10:57 pm

    will there be alot of zach/zach and cammie in gg5?

    Reply
  5. Erika says

    July 24, 2011 at 11:00 pm

    In Uncommon Criminals you wrote about the name Margaret Brooks appearing in a student roster at Texas A&M during the 1950’s, however women were not admitted until the 1960’s. “Texas A&M underwent many changes in the 1960s under the presidency of Gen. James Earl Rudder. Under his tenure the college diversified and began admitting women and minorities.” I was just wondering if it was an oversight on your part or you cleverly meant to include that as a proof of exaggeration on everyone’s part to acknowledge Margaret?

    p.s. LOVED the book! Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Monica says

    July 24, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    Do ever write short stories just for fun, or like, as writing excercises? And if you do, does it help with your writing?
    Thanks!

    Reply
  7. brittaney says

    July 24, 2011 at 11:10 pm

    many times before you said cammie was going on her own to look for answers in gg5 but in the post where u gave away the title and back cover info it sounded like she was with her friends. Is she on her own or did her friends tag along?? THANX

    Reply
  8. SFogleman says

    August 4, 2011 at 1:23 am

    1. It really depends how you count it. Let’s call it four.

    2. I queried about 20 agents before I found “the one”. Then the agent submitted to publishers.

    Reply
  9. WannaBeGallagherGirl says

    July 24, 2011 at 11:22 pm

    First off, thanks Ally 4 doing this again! so. . . .
    1.) How many books have u left unfinished, like all the books/stories that you started writing but never finished before the GG and HS series?

    2.)How many publishing companies did u send your books to before someone published them?

    Reply
  10. Shannon says

    July 24, 2011 at 11:23 pm

    Who’s your favorite Gallagher girl?

    Reply
  11. Jessie says

    July 24, 2011 at 11:39 pm

    Why is Zach’s shirt off in GG5?

    Reply
  12. Ginger says

    July 24, 2011 at 11:41 pm

    Did you always plan for Hale and Kat’s first kiss in UC to be so awkward and spontaneous?

    Reply
  13. Allie says

    July 24, 2011 at 11:43 pm

    Why did you name Kats mom Nadia? It’s my Moms name so I obviously think its really pretty!

    Reply
  14. emma says

    July 24, 2011 at 11:45 pm

    is there anyway you could tell us more about GG5 right now?

    Reply
  15. Anonymous says

    July 24, 2011 at 11:49 pm

    Do you know the snong “Hey Alli” by Runner Runner? I know it’s spelled differently, but it’s still pretty cool 🙂

    Reply
  16. Anonymous says

    July 24, 2011 at 11:56 pm

    Hey Ally, I was just wondering about what’s going on between Hale and Kat. I mean, She kissed him the first time in the limo, and the second time in the room with the emerald and Maggie. How do think Hale, Kat, and everyone else feels about this? And is there a reason Hale never kissed Kat back? I was always under the impression he really like her that way, so it surprised me quite a bit when she was the one who kissed him, and he didn’t even kiss her back. Anyway, thank you so much for doing this!

    Reply
  17. Anonymous says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:03 am

    Could gabrielle and nick ever be romantically involved?

    Is there going to be a new cov ops teacher now?

    Reply
  18. May says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:20 am

    In GG1 on the night of Career day a man gave Cammie his card but she left it in the tunnel. Is this foreshadowing or was it something you meant to follow up on but later decided not to?

    Reply
  19. Emily says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:26 am

    Okay Ally, I`ve been waiting forever for you to do another Q and A.
    1. Do you plan everything ahead of time, and lay it out so it all makes sense, like ie how in gg2 Zach seams to know what happened to Cammie`s Dad and stuff like that and he is so well connected, and it makes a ton of sense because in gg4 his mom is the head(pretty much) of the Circle. Or do you just wing it and it all slides into place(Like Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean)
    2)How do you come up with the names of your characters? Careful choosing, or what first comes to mind?

    Reply
  20. Anonymous says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:38 am

    Who’s the model on the Uncommon Criminals cover?

    Reply
  21. ZachIsAwesome:) says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:41 am

    Hey Ally, thanks for doing this! 😀

    1.When you first started writing the GG series, did you plan to incorporate the Blackthrone Boys?

    2.What’s going to happen between Joe and Abby? Did they ever have a relationship when they were younger?

    Thanks, Ally!

    Reply
  22. Sarika says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:31 am

    Hi Ally!

    Fist, I’d just like to say that I’m a HUGE fan of both the GG and HS books and always will be. You’re the greatest author EVER! 🙂

    Anyways, here are my two questions:

    1. If GG5 takes place not in the summer, but during the school year (because you said she was searching to find out what she did over the summer), then if she’s on the other side of the world, does that mean she won’t be at the Academy and will basically “fail” that part of the year? I hope you understand what I mean.

    2. Is Aunt Abby coming back?!

    ~Sarika

    Reply
  23. Anonymous says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:35 am

    Did you know from the start what Hale’s first name was going to be or when the time comes to reveal his name, are you just going to pick out a name?

    Reply
  24. Anonymous says

    July 25, 2011 at 12:35 am

    Hey, Ally. Thanks for answering our questions.
    So, I think I’ve read this on the blog before but I’ve gone back through every blog since the GG books came out, I don’t know how many times, and I haven’t found it:
    I think it said that Zach and Cammie’s friends have read her reports. If so, does she know about this? I mean, it seems like it would be sort of embarrassing if they read them… and she knew.

    Reply
  25. Lydia says

    July 25, 2011 at 1:11 am

    Hey Ally,
    I really want to ask you, how do you keep focused while writing? I find it very hard to write in my house with a family who are busy and loud.
    Question 2:
    Would you ever consider doing a book tour in New Zealand?(because I live there and would LOVE to meet you.)

    Reply
  26. SFogleman says

    August 4, 2011 at 1:25 am

    I wanted a Russian name and it is my favorite.

    Reply
  27. SFogleman says

    August 4, 2011 at 4:33 pm

    He served the purpose in that book of showing the decisions that Cam was going to have to make–a regular life or a covert life. If and when he comes back is stuff I shouldn’t go into now.

    Reply
  28. SFogleman says

    August 4, 2011 at 1:20 am

    I suppose it was an oversight. It never occurred to me that A&M would have not had women in school there in the 50s. Oklahoma State University (my school) had its first female graduate in 1897).

    Reply
  29. SFogleman says

    August 4, 2011 at 1:17 am

    1. yes.
    2. no.

    Reply
  30. SFogleman says

    August 4, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    1. I knew from the beginning that the boys’ school would exist and I hoped we’d meet them someday.

    2. Joe and Abby are just friends. That’s all they’ve ever been. Abby kissed Joe to make Rachel jealous/spur her to action on her own feelings.

    Reply
  31. SFogleman says

    August 4, 2011 at 1:18 am

    Zach is definitely in the book. Will there be enough of him to please you guys? I don’t think that’s possible.

    Reply
  32. SFogleman says

    August 4, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    Her name is Olga and she is a Russian model living in New York. I have never met her.

    Reply
  33. SFogleman says

    August 4, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    1. it’s easier to focus when it’s your job and there are thousands of people depending on you.

    2. Sure. I’d love to go to New Zealand but we authors can only go where we are invited by our publishers.

    Reply
  34. SFogleman says

    August 4, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    Kat and Hale are at the beginning of a romantic relationship. How far that goes and how everyone reacts to it will be territory for Heist 3.

    Reply
  35. SFogleman says

    August 4, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    Never say never.

    Yes.

    Reply
  36. SFogleman says

    August 5, 2011 at 2:54 am

    1. She will have to miss some school, but she will still be taking classes. She will just be really jetlagged.

    2. Abby is here to stay.

    Reply
  37. SFogleman says

    August 5, 2011 at 2:55 am

    I have a very good idea what his name is, but I don’t intend to reveal it anytime soon.

    Reply
  38. SFogleman says

    August 4, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    1. I plan big picture things out in advance and always knew Zach’s mom would play a role/have information about what happened to Cam’s dad.

    2. I’ve blogged about names in detail before. Do a search here and you should find lots about it.

    Reply
  39. SFogleman says

    August 4, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    The reports are turned into her mom and the CIA. I’m pretty sure her friends read them. Zach, maybe not.

    Reply
  40. SFogleman says

    August 4, 2011 at 1:23 am

    No. Comment.

    Reply
  41. SFogleman says

    August 4, 2011 at 1:23 am

    Don’t have one.

    Reply
  42. SFogleman says

    August 4, 2011 at 1:24 am

    I didn’t really plan for it to happen then–it just did. And it felt really true to what was happening with them in that moment.

    Plus, I’m sick of the “when will he kiss her” questions, so I decided to have HER kiss HIM.

    Reply
  43. SFogleman says

    August 4, 2011 at 1:26 am

    The back cover copy pretty much says it all. If you don’t understand the back cover copy re-read it and/or talk about it with a parent or teacher.

    Reply
  44. SFogleman says

    August 4, 2011 at 1:26 am

    Nope. I’ve never heard that.

    Reply
  45. tubs says

    March 4, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    Hey Ally,

    Does josh appear in gg5 or is he never going to be in the series again?

    Your fan,
    Tubs

    Reply
  46. syd says

    March 4, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    Dear ally,
    Is there going to be a third heist socity book?

    Reply
  47. kelly says

    March 14, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    When is GG6 coming out ? 🙂

    Reply
  48. Lucy says

    April 4, 2012 at 11:52 am

    Dear Ally
    Would you ever consider doing an epilogue in GG6?(if that’s going to be the last book of the GG series)Thanks

    Reply
  49. Anonymous says

    April 26, 2013 at 4:37 pm

    I have a couple of questions for the book Heist Society.
    1. What are Kat’s weaknesses and strenghts?
    2. How would you describe Kat.
    3. What are the internal and external conflicts?
    4. Who is\are the static and or dynamic characters?
    5. Also what is the figurative language?

    Reply

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