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!
SFogleman says
August 4, 2011 at 1:20 amShort stories are very beneficial and fun for a lot of writers. I’ve never been drawn to them, though.
SFogleman says
August 4, 2011 at 1:21 amShe 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.
E.J.S.N says
July 24, 2011 at 10:41 pmHi 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?
Anonymous says
July 24, 2011 at 10:57 pmwill there be alot of zach/zach and cammie in gg5?
Erika says
July 24, 2011 at 11:00 pmIn 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!
Monica says
July 24, 2011 at 11:03 pmDo ever write short stories just for fun, or like, as writing excercises? And if you do, does it help with your writing?
Thanks!
brittaney says
July 24, 2011 at 11:10 pmmany 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
SFogleman says
August 4, 2011 at 1:23 am1. 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.
WannaBeGallagherGirl says
July 24, 2011 at 11:22 pmFirst 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?
Shannon says
July 24, 2011 at 11:23 pmWho’s your favorite Gallagher girl?
Jessie says
July 24, 2011 at 11:39 pmWhy is Zach’s shirt off in GG5?
Ginger says
July 24, 2011 at 11:41 pmDid you always plan for Hale and Kat’s first kiss in UC to be so awkward and spontaneous?
Allie says
July 24, 2011 at 11:43 pmWhy did you name Kats mom Nadia? It’s my Moms name so I obviously think its really pretty!
emma says
July 24, 2011 at 11:45 pmis there anyway you could tell us more about GG5 right now?
Anonymous says
July 24, 2011 at 11:49 pmDo you know the snong “Hey Alli” by Runner Runner? I know it’s spelled differently, but it’s still pretty cool 🙂
Anonymous says
July 24, 2011 at 11:56 pmHey 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!
Anonymous says
July 25, 2011 at 12:03 amCould gabrielle and nick ever be romantically involved?
Is there going to be a new cov ops teacher now?
May says
July 25, 2011 at 12:20 amIn 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?
Emily says
July 25, 2011 at 12:26 amOkay 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?
Anonymous says
July 25, 2011 at 12:38 amWho’s the model on the Uncommon Criminals cover?
ZachIsAwesome:) says
July 25, 2011 at 12:41 amHey 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!
Sarika says
July 25, 2011 at 12:31 amHi 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
Anonymous says
July 25, 2011 at 12:35 amDid 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?
Anonymous says
July 25, 2011 at 12:35 amHey, 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.
Lydia says
July 25, 2011 at 1:11 amHey 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.)
SFogleman says
August 4, 2011 at 1:25 amI wanted a Russian name and it is my favorite.
SFogleman says
August 4, 2011 at 4:33 pmHe 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.
SFogleman says
August 4, 2011 at 1:20 amI 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).
SFogleman says
August 4, 2011 at 1:17 am1. yes.
2. no.
SFogleman says
August 4, 2011 at 4:37 pm1. 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.
SFogleman says
August 4, 2011 at 1:18 amZach is definitely in the book. Will there be enough of him to please you guys? I don’t think that’s possible.
SFogleman says
August 4, 2011 at 4:36 pmHer name is Olga and she is a Russian model living in New York. I have never met her.
SFogleman says
August 4, 2011 at 4:38 pm1. 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.
SFogleman says
August 4, 2011 at 4:31 pmKat 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.
SFogleman says
August 4, 2011 at 4:31 pmNever say never.
Yes.
SFogleman says
August 5, 2011 at 2:54 am1. 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.
SFogleman says
August 5, 2011 at 2:55 amI have a very good idea what his name is, but I don’t intend to reveal it anytime soon.
SFogleman says
August 4, 2011 at 4:34 pm1. 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.
SFogleman says
August 4, 2011 at 4:35 pmThe reports are turned into her mom and the CIA. I’m pretty sure her friends read them. Zach, maybe not.
SFogleman says
August 4, 2011 at 1:23 amNo. Comment.
SFogleman says
August 4, 2011 at 1:23 amDon’t have one.
SFogleman says
August 4, 2011 at 1:24 amI 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.
SFogleman says
August 4, 2011 at 1:26 amThe 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.
SFogleman says
August 4, 2011 at 1:26 amNope. I’ve never heard that.
tubs says
March 4, 2012 at 5:38 pmHey Ally,
Does josh appear in gg5 or is he never going to be in the series again?
Your fan,
Tubs
syd says
March 4, 2012 at 10:15 pmDear ally,
Is there going to be a third heist socity book?
kelly says
March 14, 2012 at 5:37 pmWhen is GG6 coming out ? 🙂
Lucy says
April 4, 2012 at 11:52 amDear Ally
Would you ever consider doing an epilogue in GG6?(if that’s going to be the last book of the GG series)Thanks
Anonymous says
April 26, 2013 at 4:37 pmI 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?