Ask the Author: Genevieve Cogman
Answered Questions (116)
Genevieve Cogman
Well, there is some violence, but the sex is generally offstage or "fade to black", and I'd have thought that anyone 11 or up could read it comfortably, though older children/teens/people will get more out of it.
(I should note that I was reading the Lord of the Rings at 7, even if I didn't fully appreciate it, so my judgement may be a bit biased.)
(I should note that I was reading the Lord of the Rings at 7, even if I didn't fully appreciate it, so my judgement may be a bit biased.)
Genevieve Cogman
I'm delighted that you enjoyed the Invisible Library series. I'm honestly not sure what's coming next - I might go back to the Library, or I might do something entirely new. I'm afraid it depends a bit on what the publishers are interested in buying . . .
Genevieve Cogman
I wish you the best of luck! However, there are thousands of different ways of writing books, and everybody has different ways which work well for them.
The best that I can offer in general is: read a lot (both inside and outside your chosen field) and write a lot. Practice may not make perfect, but it does help you improve.
Also, do try reading your dialogue aloud, even if it's only subvocalising; it does help you feel whether it sounds like normal speech, and to pick up on unnatural cadence.
Best of luck.
The best that I can offer in general is: read a lot (both inside and outside your chosen field) and write a lot. Practice may not make perfect, but it does help you improve.
Also, do try reading your dialogue aloud, even if it's only subvocalising; it does help you feel whether it sounds like normal speech, and to pick up on unnatural cadence.
Best of luck.
Genevieve Cogman
It's possible, but it depends on variables such as me having good ideas for continuations, the publishers being interested in picking it up, etcetera. And I need to finish the Scarlet Revolution trilogy first. Still, possible! And I'm very glad you enjoyed it.
Genevieve Cogman
Not at the moment, as I'm focusing on the Scarlet Revolution trilogy. Possibly in the future, though I can't be certain.
Genevieve Cogman
I don't think there's any single inspiration. I had the idea of a library which could access infinite alternate worlds, but a lot of authors (Pratchett, Gaiman, etc) have had that before me. I think it may come down to "read what you love, write what you love".
Genevieve Cogman
Honestly, I think my best answer is my love of reading and daydreaming. Reading -> daydreaming -> writing.
Genevieve Cogman
No problem, and I hope you enjoy the trilogy.
Genevieve Cogman
Thank you - I'm very pleased that you enjoyed it.
I have some ideas for further stories involving Irene, Kai, Catherine, Vale, and the gang, but at the moment I'm focusing on the new upcoming trilogy (the Scarlet Revolution) which I'm working on. The first book, SCARLET, comes out in May.) After that, we'll have to see - though it is encouraging when people tell me they'd like to read more.
I have some ideas for further stories involving Irene, Kai, Catherine, Vale, and the gang, but at the moment I'm focusing on the new upcoming trilogy (the Scarlet Revolution) which I'm working on. The first book, SCARLET, comes out in May.) After that, we'll have to see - though it is encouraging when people tell me they'd like to read more.
Genevieve Cogman
I'm very glad you're enjoying the books, but that's a difficult question to answer. I'd recommend books 6 (The Secret Chapter) and 8 (The Untold Story) for more information, and book 8 is certainly the one which clarifies everything (well, more or less).
Genevieve Cogman
If I did, then I'm afraid I didn't see it.
Genevieve Cogman
Sorry for the inconvenience - I'm looking into it.
Genevieve Cogman
While there is not much actual kissing, there are a number of sexual implications, and one frequently recurring character is a debauched libertine. But he throws good parties.
Genevieve Cogman
I'm afraid I don't know of any plan to produce a boxed set - you may just have to buy them separately. Sorry!
Genevieve Cogman
Yes - I’m currently working on a trilogy involving vampires and the Scarlet Pimpernel. The first book’s title is SCARLET.
Genevieve Cogman
I personally imagine Irene as a cis woman; Alberich assumed his child would be a son (even would-be universal conquerors have these fond delusions) and nobody who knew the truth had any interest in letting him know otherwise.
Genevieve Cogman
Yes: I have a multiple-page outline for the one I'm working on at the moment (SCARLET), and shorter outlines for its sequels.
I also have some vague ideas for a couple of other stories, but they're a lot less defined.
I also have some vague ideas for a couple of other stories, but they're a lot less defined.
Genevieve Cogman
I don't know how far in the series you've read. Her parents do show up in book 6 (The Secret Chapter), which may answer some of your questions.
Genevieve Cogman
Absolutely this happens - Librarians do learn to speak and read/write multiple languages, but different worlds may have different vocabularies, accents, etcetera, or the languages may spread in different ways across the world. One of the main criteria for a Librarian mission is "can the Librarian in question speak/read the appropriate language?"
I think in book 2, in Venice, Irene does get queried about having a non-local accent in Italian, and has to come up with a quick excuse about being from elsewhere in Italy. No doubt that sort of thing happens quite often to Librarians.
I think in book 2, in Venice, Irene does get queried about having a non-local accent in Italian, and has to come up with a quick excuse about being from elsewhere in Italy. No doubt that sort of thing happens quite often to Librarians.
Genevieve Cogman
I'm assuming this is US Audible? I'm currently investigating what's going on with my books there, and will post about it as soon as I know more.
About Goodreads Q&A
Ask and answer questions about books!
You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.
See Featured Authors Answering Questions
Learn more