Brain Snacks: Tasty Tidbits of Knowledge
Tamora Pierce originally wanted to write for adults—until she realized that adults are boring. Writing for young adults gives her joy. (source)
The Alanna books started out as a much longer novel for adults, but her agent advised her to cut the novel down into four books that were suitable for teenagers. Good call! (source)
Duke Roger was based on a college boyfriend that Pierce had and…um…things didn't work out, as you might guess. (source)