Jamie Gogocha

Jamie Gogocha asked Deanna Raybourn:

I was just curious as to how Veronica Speedwell came to be. Where did the inspiration for her come from? She is one of my favorite fictional characters, and I wanted to thank you (as nerdy as it may sound) for creating characters I actually miss when I'm not reading! I'm always telling my husband about Veronica and Stoker's adventures and exchanges!

Deanna Raybourn Such a great question, Jamie! She was loosely inspired by Margaret Fountaine, a Victorian lepidopterist who traveled the world, hunting butterflies and dabbling in romance. I took the germ of that idea and added in Stoker and some dead bodies just to make it more entertaining. So glad you're enjoying! I'm just finishing her fourth adventure, A DANGEROUS COLLABORATION (March 2019) and starting book five. Hope you enjoy those just as much!

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Jacquelyn

Jacquelyn asked Deanna Raybourn:

Do Veronica and Stoker observe holidays or exchange gifts with each other? How often does Veronica have to trek to the sweet shop to keep Stoker in honey drops?

VirHop

VirHop asked Deanna Raybourn:

When will the audio book be available?

Laurie Helms

Laurie Helms asked Deanna Raybourn:

Will the Veronica Speedwell series ever be made into a television series or movie? It’s absolutely amazing. I am reading them one after another and currently on the fourth book. I love the main characters and their banter back and forth. It reminds me of similar banter between my late husband and myself. I hope you continue this series for some time to come. Looking forward to reading your Lady Julia series as well.

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