Welcome to my first interview for “The Girlfriends’ Cyber Circuit,” a webring of YA novelists. Check these postings for the latest releases!

Suzanne Young’s “The Naughty List” releases Friday, February 4 from Razorbill. It’s the first in a series.

Here’s a blurb on the book:

As if being a purrfect cheerleader isn’t enough responsibility! Tessa Crimson’s the sweet and spunky leader of the SOS (Society of Smitten Kittens), a cheer squad–turned–spy society dedicated to bringing dastardly boyfriends to justice, one cheater at a time. Boyfriend-busting wouldn’t be so bad . . . except that so far, every suspect on the Naughty List has been proven 100% guilty! When Tessa’s own boyfriend shows up on the List, she turns her sleuthing skills on him. Is Aiden just as naughty as all the rest, or will Tessa’s sneaky ways end in catastrophe? The Naughty List. Is your boyfriend on it?

Let’s get to know Suzanne!

Daisy: If you met your 16 year old self, what piece of advice would you give her?
Suzanne: He’s not worth it. I promise.

Daisy: When you tell people you write books for teens, what do you say when they ask, “Oh, like Twilight?”
Suzanne: Hah! Well, I usually hear: “I’ve always wanted to be a writer—I just don’t have the time.” But when people ask, “Like Twilight?” I say, “Yes. Exactly like Twilight. You should buy it.” haha

Daisy: I have created magnificent ass dents in two couches from all the writing time I log. I also have a pair of white fuzzy boot slippers that look like something a yeti might wear if yetis wore boots. What piece of clothing or item in your home would provide the necessary evidence to prove to the authorities that you are a writer if questioned?
Suzanne: I wear my pink penguin robe throughout most of the day. Every morning I wave to the crossing guard as I drop my kids off. If I hadn’t already given her a bookmark, she might think I’m strange.

Daisy: When you’re not reading or writing, where can you most likely be found?
Suzanne: Camping!

Daisy: In my first novel “The Mockingbirds,” a group of boarding school students form an underground justice system to right the wrongs of their peers. Looking back on your high school experience, what type of secret society did your school need the most?
Suzanne: They could have definitely used a SOS (the spying cheerleaders group in The Naughty List) to bring dastardly boyfriends to justice.

Daisy: Most people want to know who would play your main character if your novel became a film. But I’m a Broadway geek, so I want to know what you would call the show-stopping number from your novel when it becomes a Broadway musical.
Suzanne: It’s So Strawberry Smoothie: The Musical

Daisy: I’m going to tweet this blog post. So tell me in 140 characters or less, why people should buy your book.
Suzanne: If you’ve ever wanted to know what cheerleaders do after dark—check out The Naughty List. And if you’re curious about what your boyfriend does after dark—then you need the SOS.

Thanks, Suzanne!

I’ve read her book many times! In fact, Suzanne and I are critique partners and I got to scream and shout when she called me about her book deal back in 2008. She returned the favor for me when she was one of the first people I called after I landed my deal! So thrilled for you, Suzanne! Everyone should read her delicious book.