Sarah

Sarah asked Jennifer A. Nielsen:

What are some tricks you use to help you build the world your books are set in?

Jennifer A. Nielsen Hi Sarah - Effective world-building is in the details. So once you make a larger choice (it's a cool climate, for example), then consider how that funnels down into the details. For example: there will be a shorter growing season so food will not be as plentiful or cheap, days may be shorter, the clothing will be heavier or thicker. Every choice you make will have consequences on other parts of your world, so constantly look for those connections.

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Lunchbox

Lunchbox asked Jennifer A. Nielsen:

Hey! I was just wondering, perhaps, if Tobias has or knows his last name? Since he was raised by his grandmother, I assume that he'd know it, and I was curious (because i love the little details of characters a lot-- I'm sure you get that.)

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Bob Wanny asked Jennifer A. Nielsen:

In what years do the Ascendence trilogy take place? Also, are you done writing your new book, the captive kingdom yet?

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How would you feel if there was a cult following for the Ascendance trilogy?

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