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Exploring the Power of Reconciliation in Dystopian Fiction
Award-winning author CC Robinson discusses her gripping dystopian series Divided, the real-world experiences that shaped it, the challenges of crafting complex characters, and the vital role of hope in storytelling.
“I want Divided to inspire young people to fight against impossible odds, except with
racial reconciliation at its core.”
C Robinson is a storyteller of remarkable depth, weaving thrilling narratives that challenge, inspire, and ignite conversation. With a background as a medical doctor working in post-civil war nations
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INSPIRES READERS WITH THE DIVIDED SERIES AND A POWERFUL VISION OF HOPE IN DYSTOPIAN FICTION
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and as a pastor in a diverse congregation, she brings a wealth of real-world experience to her fiction. Her work resonates with a rare authenticity, shaped by her firsthand encounters with resilience, hope, and the fight for justice.
Her young adult dystopian series, Divided, is a masterful blend of gripping storytelling and powerful themes. Set in a future where society has been fractured along ethnic lines, the series explores the cost of division and the courage required to resist oppression. The inspiration behind Divided stems from Robinson’s own experiences, where she witnessed both the deep wounds of civil conflict and the extraordinary power of recon- ciliation. Now, with Caged, the highly anticipated second book in the tetralogy set for release in autumn 2025, she continues to challenge readers with thought-provoking questions about unity, identity, and the human spirit.
In this exclusive interview, CC Robinson shares the creative process behind her dystopian world-building, the challenges of crafting complex characters like Rose, and the research that brings her stories to life. She also offers valuable insights for aspiring writers who seek to craft socially relevant fiction.
Reader’s House is honoured to present this conversation with an author whose work not only entertains but also dares to envision a better future.