Susan

Susan asked Allison Pataki:

I was really surprised you didn't mention Desiree by Annemarie Selinko. Did you not read it?

Allison Pataki Hi Susan, thank you so much for your question. No, I did not read Annemarie Selinko’s novel because it is a work of fiction, and I did not want to take the risk that another writer’s fictional imagining of Desiree’s life might affect my own fictional writing — even if only subconsciously. For that reason I had to stick to a diet of strictly nonfiction and biographical sources. But I have heard such wonderful things about the book. It is a classic and a favorite of so many.

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Barbara

Barbara asked Allison Pataki:

Just finished reading Sisi: Empress On Her Own. Absolutely loved it. (Loved your first two books as well. What character will you bring to life next? Where can we get a list of book signings in your future?

Diane Moore

Diane Moore asked Allison Pataki:

Hi Allison, my husband and I were in Budapest on Friday, Saturday and then here in Vienna on Sunday and Monday, and we were just discussing the contrasting points of view of Sisi (aka Princess Diana centuries earlier) not only between these two countries, but also in our home base (for a year) of Germany of her life with (first or second) cousin Ludwig. Will there be a prequel with Ludwig?

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If you could travel to any fictional book world, where would you go and what would you do there?

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