In this week’s Friday Five, we explore Ilie Ruby’s new book The Salt God’s Daughter, a provocative and magical story that explores our ability to transcend life’s challenges and find beauty in being different.

What’s on my iPod: Mother by Pink Floyd
What I’m reading: The Salt God’s Daughter by Ilie Ruby
The last person I followed on Twitter: @SethMacFarlane

1. An insightful exchange between author and editor

In a recent post on Writer Unboxed, author Ilie Ruby and her book editor Dan Smetanka share the inspiration and editing process behind The Salt God’s Daughter.

 

 

2. A ‘mystical and triumphant’ look into The Salt God’s Daughter

Barnes and Noble’s Unabashedly Bookish Blog interviewed author Ilie Ruby and discussed The Salt God’s Daughter, what she’s working on next and the No. 1 thing she wants people to feel after reading her book.

 

 

3. What would you tell your teen self?

In a recent interview with Chick Lit Is Not Dead, author Ilie Ruby reveals the five things she would tell her teen self. “You will find true love, even if….” Find out what!

 

 

4. ‘Half-dozen with Ilie Ruby’

Ilie Ruby was featured on Baggot, Asher and Bode, where she answered a half-dozen questions on her inspiration behind The Salt God’s Daughter, her current obsession and whether she hates writing.

 

5. The official book trailer

Without further adieu we present to you the official book trailer for The Salt God’s Daughter.