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Michael
Michael asked Peter V. Brett:

What non-fantasy book or writer do you feel has had the biggest influence on you as a writer?

Peter V. Brett I would go with Shogun, by James Clavell. It has influenced me massively.
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  • 11 years ago

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Lukáš Rolf
Lukáš Rolf asked Peter V. Brett:

Hi Peter, is there going to be a Demon cycle bundle unified by a coherent graphic style available? I would love it in my bookshelf! Thanks, Lukas

Kosta Novakovic
Kosta Novakovic asked Peter V. Brett:

I just wanted to thank you again for you kindness and patient yesterday at signing! And for the selfie! :D It s such a good one! Now I have a new profile picture. I must ask you a question, so I wanted to know do you enjoy your time in Serbia? And what we can expect next, now when the demon cycle is over? All best to you man, thank you again!

Erica Stark
Erica Stark asked Peter V. Brett:

Hi :D I am curious, why is The Warded Man called The Painted Man instead in UK editions? Apologies if you have answered this one before! Thanks ^_^

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