Like everyone else, I popped over to see if there were more books. I don't really have a question, other than how do you stand the greedy demands for a sequel? Good for you! I love Mount Char, but too many stretch what starts out as a great story, until it just fades to nothing. Trying to force a story on, when the inspiration is already complete, just sounds like a recipe for creative constipation to me.

Scott Hawkins Hey Jennifer,

Well, I appreciate the kind words. But honestly, it's not a problem. I mean, people liked my book enough that they want to read more? Cry me a friggin river.

The reason I'm being a little cagey about the further adventures of Carolyn and company is exactly what you say. Sequel just for the sake of sequel is usually a recipe for disaster, and (spoiler) I think most people would agree that Carolyn's arc has kind of peaked.

That said, I actually do miss those guys myself. Mount Char was pretty much all I thought of for a very pleasant two years, and it might be nice to at least go back for a visit. It's crossed my mind that there might be some room to talk about the other librarians who didn't get much page time. I'm planning to do at least one prequel-ish short story. If that works out, we'll see.

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