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Frank Beddor

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Literary Sleuth and world creator Frank Beddor dared to expose the true story of Wonderland in the New York Times bestselling young adult trilogy The Looking Glass Wars. To satisfy the awakened curiosity of his readers he continued to tell the parallel adventures of Royal Bodyguard Hatter Madigan’s search for the lost princess in the graphic novel series Hatter M. He lives in Los Angeles.

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What do you like to do in your free time when you're not writing amazing books? What do you do when you have the idea for the story planned out in your head, but don't know how to get it on paper? How do you come up with such great ideas?

Frank Beddor What do you like to do in your free time when you're not writing amazing books?

I READ amazing books. Admittedly, a lot of that time isn't exactly 'fr…moreWhat do you like to do in your free time when you're not writing amazing books?

I READ amazing books. Admittedly, a lot of that time isn't exactly 'free'. I steal it from my sleeping hours. It's not unusual for me to spend most of the night reading, catch a two hour nap, and then get up to face reality. I also enjoy wandering, the experience of moving without any pre-ordained destination. Just eyes open, aware to every nuance of the environment, taking it all in. This is how I re-charge.

What do you do when you have the idea for the story planned out in your head, but don't know how to get it on paper?

I try not to strangle it to death by over-thinking. I try to allow it to breathe and develop in its own creative pattern as long as possible. And then slowly, I approach it and begin to observe and take notes. Most importantly, I try to switch off the left hemisphere of my brain (linear thinking/ problem solving) and allow the right hemisphere (imagery/visuals) to 'show' me the story. Once I see the visuals I can describe and articulate it onto the page. It is a collaboration with the unconscious, the muse, however you want to think about it. An inspired idea for a story or a character does not belong to the writer alone. It's a gift from the creative forces.

How do you come up with such great ideas?

I don't come up with anything. I listen to the subtle, creative energies that surround us. If you listen close enough patterns become discernible, like conscious dreams. I know an 'idea' is right on if it gives me a shiver. And I never say, "I had an idea." I always phrase it, "An idea came to me." A writer must first be humble and understand you are only an articulate channel for the stories that deserve to be told.(less)

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Average rating: 3.89 · 83,827 ratings · 6,862 reviews · 22 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Looking Glass Wars (The Looking Glass Wars, #1) 3.92 avg rating — 47,361 ratings — published 2004 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Seeing Redd (The Looking Glass Wars, #2) 3.85 avg rating — 18,902 ratings — published 2007 — 35 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	ArchEnemy (The Looking Glass Wars, #3) 3.89 avg rating — 12,059 ratings — published 2009 — 25 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hatter M, Volume 1: The Looking Glass Wars (Hatter M, #1) by Frank Beddor (Goodreads Author), Liz Cavalier, Ben Templesmith (Illustrator) 3.60 avg rating — 2,536 ratings — published 2004 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hatter M, Volume 2: Mad With Wonder by Frank Beddor (Goodreads Author), Liz Cavalier, Sami Makkonen (Illustrator) 3.77 avg rating — 984 ratings — published 2009 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Princess Alyss of Wonderland by Frank Beddor (Goodreads Author), Catia Chien (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator), Vance Kovacs (Illustrator) 3.93 avg rating — 597 ratings — published 2007 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hatter M, Volume 3: The Nature of Wonder by Frank Beddor (Goodreads Author), Liz Cavalier, Sami Makkonen (Artist) 3.87 avg rating — 559 ratings — published 2010 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ghost in the H.A.T.B.O.X. (Hatter Madigan, #1) by Frank Beddor (Goodreads Author), Adrienne Kress (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 228 ratings — published 2016 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hatter M, Volume 4: Zen of Wonder (Hatter M, #4) by Frank Beddor (Goodreads Author), Sami Makkonen, Liz Cavalier 3.82 avg rating — 208 ratings — published 2013 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hatter M, Volume 5: Love of Wonder by Frank Beddor (Goodreads Author), Liz Cavalier (Co-writer), Sami Makkonen (Illustrator) 3.89 avg rating — 146 ratings — published 2015 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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A Hand in History: The Brothers Wilde

For generations, the House of Cards has served a vital role in protecting Wonderland and defeating her enemies. Soldiers representing all four suits have united in the singular mission of serving the Queen. But that doesn't mean cooperation has always been easy...

Little was known of the Brothers Wilde, but rumours spread around the House of Cards nonetheless. The two half-brothers, raised worl

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The Looking Glass Wars (5 books)
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Curtis Clark,

Sami Makkonen (Contributor)

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Hatter M (6 books)
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Frank Beddor (Goodreads Author),

Sami Makkonen (Illustrator ),

Tyson Schroeder (Illustrator )

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Hatter Madigan (1 book)
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Frank Beddor (Goodreads Author),

Adrienne Kress (Goodreads Author)

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“I tell you to think black thoughts and you come up with that?!" the lieutenant had screamed. "Is a guinea pig bad? Do you consider a guinea pig the representation of all that is evil?"

Maybe... if it's an evil guinea pig.”
― Frank Beddor, The Looking Glass Wars

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“You can't spend so much time in a place and not carry a bit of it inside you.”
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“But I killed you,” Alyss said. “Did you?” Red turned to The Cat. “Why wasn’t I informed?”
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The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman

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The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor

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War for the Oaks by Emma Bull

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Inkheart by Cornelia Funke

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Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer

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Faerie Tale by Raymond E. Feist

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Enchantment by Orson Scott Card

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Running with the Demon by Terry Brooks

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Hatching Magic by Ann Downer

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