Where did the idea for your book come from?

Jordan: When I read it back now, I recognise so many similarities between our real lives and the characters. Being brothers for a start, the Fly High Crew being Diversity, the big points of the book like working as a team and relying on each other! It’s kind of like real-life just chuck in a few epic story lines.

Ashley: It came from mine and Jordan’s shared experience of school, our love of sci-fi and all things nerdy! Also, on a more serious note, we wanted the book to reflect what is happening in the world and how the world is changing.

What was the process like of writing a book together?

Jordan: It was awesome being able to put all our usual creative energy into a different thing entirely. Plus to work with Alexandra Sheppard, who is just a genius, really helped bring all our ideas to life and represent the characters in such a positive way.

What is your superpower?

Ashley: Definitely not timekeeping, that’s Jordan’s! I like to think mine is being able to
get the best out of people or… I found out in lockdown I can eat a whole tube of Jaffa Cakes in under 60 seconds.

What’s your favourite part about being in Diversity?

Jordan: I get to be with my best friends and family every day, do my dream job and experience awesome things. Best job ever. And that’s why I love this book, it’s like looking at Diversity 15 years ago (minus the aliens).

What advice would you give your 12-year-old self?

Jordan: To have more confidence in myself, not to always doubt myself and most of all… stop being naughty in school!

Ashley: The same advice I give myself even as an adult: work hard, play hard, do your absolute best to achieve the most and make sure you do all the things you enjoy as well.

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