I receive remarkable questions from students and readers—about stories, history, the process of writing, and all those dark, unexplored crevices in history. It never ceases to amaze me how inquisitive young minds can be. I learn so much for what I’m asked to consider or rethink, so whether you’re a young reader or not, ask away… Submit a question!
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My knee-jerk response is no. I do not put myself into my books. I write fiction. I let my...
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I love this question—it made me dig deep and think about who has influenced me. It made me reflect...
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