Marc Chua
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Chris Bohjalian:
Hi Chris, As you know, I'm a big fan of your writing. I have a question: What were your original ideas/plans in terms of {character names, etc...) and storylines in relation to the Flight Attendant? -Marc
Chris Bohjalian
It's a great question, Marc. I never write with an outline. I begin with the vaguest of premises -- in this case, an alcoholic flight attendant with profound childhood scars wakes up next to a dead body in Dubai. Then I depend upon my characters to take me by the hand and lead me through the dark of the story. That means that my books change a lot from draft to draft. When I began The Flight Attendant, I envisioned it as a 1960s set Cold War espionage drama. I was well into the story when I began to re-imagine it set in the present.
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Bobby
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Chris Bohjalian:
I'm sure I'm not alone in not grasping the horror of sex slavery before reading The Guest Room and your insight was well researched as well as eye-opening. The control of these young people is stunning as to steps taken to secure their continued obedience. Any chance of writing a follow up on Alexandra? It seems her tale may just be beginning!
Cynthia Young
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Chris Bohjalian:
Dear Mr. Bohjalian, I have recently discovered your books, greatly enjoy them and am thrilled that you are so prolific. I am presently reading "The Night Strangers" and am struck by how difficult it is for these poor herbalists to find blood for their tinctures...because women do a fine job of producing their own blood. Especially, with a coven of women, cycling together. Why isn't this method used?
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