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Ben Oliver
Interesting idea 😎 i haven't thought about writing another book in the Loop world for a long time…
Ben Oliver
Hi there.
There are some things going on in the background regarding a film or tv adaptation, but I’m not allowed to say too much right now. It might happen, but it might not - there’s always a lot of luck and timing involved, a lot of things have to fall into place at the right time.
I hope it happens though - I’d love to see The Loop on the screen.
There are some things going on in the background regarding a film or tv adaptation, but I’m not allowed to say too much right now. It might happen, but it might not - there’s always a lot of luck and timing involved, a lot of things have to fall into place at the right time.
I hope it happens though - I’d love to see The Loop on the screen.
Ben Oliver
Hello 😊 sorry it took so long for me to see this question, Goodreads doesn’t send notifications for these questions.
I’m so happy that you enjoyed reading The Kill Factor! It was one of my favourite books to write, and I love the characters.
I don’t have any plans for a sequel yet - but maybe one day, if I can think of a good way to continue the story 😎
I’m so happy that you enjoyed reading The Kill Factor! It was one of my favourite books to write, and I love the characters.
I don’t have any plans for a sequel yet - but maybe one day, if I can think of a good way to continue the story 😎
Ben Oliver
Hi Harry.
Yes! There are a few subtle links between The Loop and The Kill Factor. (The drug known as Ebb features in both).
In my mind, The Kill Factor is set a few decades before the events of The Loop trilogy.
Yes! There are a few subtle links between The Loop and The Kill Factor. (The drug known as Ebb features in both).
In my mind, The Kill Factor is set a few decades before the events of The Loop trilogy.
Ben Oliver
Hi Tyler,
Good question. I think banning of literature is never a good idea. Historically the banning of books has been done to oppress, and to withhold information. As long as a book is not purposefully misleading, or purposefully offensive, it should never be banned (and even in the aforementioned examples, these books should be available but with disclaimers and context as to why they were written and what their intended purpose was).
Books encourage free and lateral thinking, they are a form of free speech that should never be censored.
(sorry for the slightly late reply, I don't use Goodreads very often. I hope it wasn't too late for your essay.)
Good question. I think banning of literature is never a good idea. Historically the banning of books has been done to oppress, and to withhold information. As long as a book is not purposefully misleading, or purposefully offensive, it should never be banned (and even in the aforementioned examples, these books should be available but with disclaimers and context as to why they were written and what their intended purpose was).
Books encourage free and lateral thinking, they are a form of free speech that should never be censored.
(sorry for the slightly late reply, I don't use Goodreads very often. I hope it wasn't too late for your essay.)
Ben Oliver
Hi Charlotte,
Thank you so much - I'm so glad you enjoyed The Loop trilogy! My newest book, The Kill Factor came out about 3 weeks ago, and I'm working on a new one for (hopefully) next year too.
Thank you so much - I'm so glad you enjoyed The Loop trilogy! My newest book, The Kill Factor came out about 3 weeks ago, and I'm working on a new one for (hopefully) next year too.
Ben Oliver
Hi there,
I'm no longer agenting, unfortunately. I just didn't have enough time to commit to it properly, so I had to give it up.
I'm no longer agenting, unfortunately. I just didn't have enough time to commit to it properly, so I had to give it up.
Ben Oliver
Hi, Lisa,
The Arc definitely SHOULD have been translated into French. I'm sure that was the deal... Did you ever manage to get it?
Sorry for the VERY late reply. I don't use this website very often.
The Arc definitely SHOULD have been translated into French. I'm sure that was the deal... Did you ever manage to get it?
Sorry for the VERY late reply. I don't use this website very often.
Ben Oliver
I'm so sorry for the delay in replying. I don't use this site very often, and I still don't know how it works.
I'd love to see The Loop trilogy made into film or TV, there have been a few discussions about it, but nothing concrete yet. (we're getting closer though, so maybe in the future...).
I'd love to see The Loop trilogy made into film or TV, there have been a few discussions about it, but nothing concrete yet. (we're getting closer though, so maybe in the future...).
Ben Oliver
Hi! I'm so sorry it took me so long to get to this question, I didn't even know this section of Goodreads existed until today!
I hope you managed to find the third book - it came out last year. Sorry again for the long long time it took me to reply. I hope you liked The Arc.
I hope you managed to find the third book - it came out last year. Sorry again for the long long time it took me to reply. I hope you liked The Arc.
Ben Oliver
Hi Zachary! I'm so sorry it took me so long to get to this question, I didn't even know this section of Goodreads existed until today!
I love hearing that people liked my books, so thank you for taking the time to send a message. I hope you managed to read the third book too.
I love hearing that people liked my books, so thank you for taking the time to send a message. I hope you managed to read the third book too.
Ben Oliver
Hi Melody! I'm so sorry it took me so long to get to this question, I didn't even know this section of Goodreads existed until today!
I'm so happy that you enjoyed books 1 & 2 of The Loop trilogy (I hope you liked the third book as well). Thank you for letting me know that you liked my writing, it means a lot.
I'm so happy that you enjoyed books 1 & 2 of The Loop trilogy (I hope you liked the third book as well). Thank you for letting me know that you liked my writing, it means a lot.
Ben Oliver
Hi! I'm so sorry it took me so long to get to this question, I didn't even know this section of Goodreads existed until today!
Thank you so much for your comment, it means a lot to hear that people enjoy my books. I hope you liked the third installment too!
Thank you so much for your comment, it means a lot to hear that people enjoy my books. I hope you liked the third installment too!
Ben Oliver
Hi Owen! I'm so sorry it took me so long to get to this question, I didn't even know this section of Goodreads existed until today!
I love writing YA dystopian stories, and my next novel has similar themes! It will be coming out in April 2024 and it's called The Kill Factor!
I love writing YA dystopian stories, and my next novel has similar themes! It will be coming out in April 2024 and it's called The Kill Factor!
Ben Oliver
Hi! I'm so sorry it took me so long to get to this question, I didn't even know this section of Goodreads existed until today!
I have new book coming out in April 2024, it's called "The Kill Factor" and I'm really excited for everyone to read it! It might be my favourite book that I've written!
I have new book coming out in April 2024, it's called "The Kill Factor" and I'm really excited for everyone to read it! It might be my favourite book that I've written!
Ben Oliver
Hi! I'm so sorry it took me so long to get to this question, I didn't even know this section of Goodreads existed until today!
I have new book coming out in April 2024, it's called "The Kill Factor" and I'm really excited for everyone to read it! It might be my favourite book that I've written!
I have new book coming out in April 2024, it's called "The Kill Factor" and I'm really excited for everyone to read it! It might be my favourite book that I've written!
Ben Oliver
Hi :) I don't want to give anything away for people who haven't read the book yet... the sequel will be out in May - you'll DEFINITELY find out then :)
Ben Oliver
Hi :) I purposely leave the setting vague so that people can project their own ideas - but when I was writing it, I saw it as London in the future :)
Ben Oliver
Hi Kate! I'm so glad you enjoyed The Loop :) I'm working on book 2 right now. There's no official release date yet, but it should be announced quite soon :)
Ben Oliver
The best piece of advice I can give is to be persistent. I know how difficult it is to receive rejections over and over again (believe me, I went through it for fifteen years!), but those who keep trying are those who generally make it. Don't get me wrong, there's luck involved too: the right people have to read your work at the right time, but you only get to be lucky by not giving up.
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