Bernie
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Scott Hawkins:
I am 100% on board for a story from Erwin's perspective! I know you mentioned that there are some narrative/plot issues with doing a sequel to the book, but I (and my book club) would love an Erwin spin off. We all agreed that we'd defnitely read it! Any chance this could happen?
Scott Hawkins
Erwin is a fun character to write because all you really need to do is drop him in a room with somebody who he doesn't like. After that, the scene pretty much types itself. But I'm not sure that would be sustainable at book length. Have you ever seen those Saturday night live movies where they take some sketch that was funny for five minutes and turn it into 2 hours? That's the sort of thing I'm worried about.
A short story might work.
A short story might work.
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Jacqueline McAlister
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Scott Hawkins:
Hi Scott- Not so much a question as a comment to tell you that The Library at Mount Char is, without question, one of the most original, strangest, most enthralling novels I have ever read. Simply amazing! I alternated between wondering how you ever thought this up and marveling at the immense talent in your writing. Thank you for this affecting piece of literature and I thank you in advance for providing the sequel?
Duk Sauce
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Scott Hawkins:
Hi Mr. Hawkins, I really REALLY enjoyed the LIbrary at Mount Char. I'd never quite read a book like it. I was ready to give up halfway through but once the threads started coming together I was hooked. I was wondering who your influences were (I have a guess of one or two but I want to see if i'm right!) and what the inspiration behind the story was. Thank you! ? (I needed to include a question mark apparently)
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