Shelby
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Annie Hartnett:
I just finished Rabbit Cake and it's my new favorite book. Seriously, I can't thank you enough for writing it <3 Elvis and the Babbitt family have a very special place in my heart. I was also a kid who loved animal facts and currently work at a conservation center. What was your inspiration for this story?
Annie Hartnett
Aw -- this is so so great to hear! There's lots of different inspirations for the elements of the book, I'm kind of a patchwork writer who takes all the parts of life that interest me and work them together. It was originally a book about sleepwalking, and how strange that is as a phenomenon, and maybe that was the initial idea, but Elvis came alive as a character as soon as I made her obsessed with animals. I'm also a big animal lover and have worked quite a few animal-centered jobs in the past too :) So so glad you liked the book and thanks for taking the time to tell me!! Annie
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Cherie
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Annie Hartnett:
Not really a question, just a heartfelt Thank you for the gift of Rabbit Cake. I just finished reading it, and I have a feeling Elvis and her family (and Boomer!) are going to stay with me for a long time. I need to tell friends and coworkers (I work at a public library) about this gem. Will you be doing a book tour or giving readings when your new book comes out?
Ashley Riches
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Annie Hartnett:
Loved Rabbit Came so very much. When can we expect another book by you?
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