Tomi Adeyemi on the film of her hit novel Children of Blood and Bone: ‘I don’t plan to watch it’
Author Tomi Adeyemi discusses the overwhelming pressures of her literary success and her fallout with Hollywood regarding the film adaptation of her debut novel, 'Children of Blood and Bone'. She explains why she chose to feature her own unsmiling face on the cover of her new novel, 'The Siren', to reclaim ownership of her work.
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Sheds light on the complex relationships between young adult authors, blockbuster book-to-screen adaptations, and creative autonomy in the publishing industry.
‘I’m proud of my resilience’ … Tomi Adeyemi. Photograph: Caroline Fliss ‘I’m proud of my resilience’ … Tomi Adeyemi. Photograph: Caroline Fliss Books Tomi Adeyemi on the film of her hit novel Children of Blood and Bone: ‘I don’t plan to watch it’ Her debut earned a record-breaking YA book deal – then came her fallout with Hollywood. The author talks about the pressures of success and why she is pictured on the cover of her new novel
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