Sidharth Makhija

Sidharth Makhija asked Andy Weir:

Did you have any alternate endings in mind regarding Mark Watney's fate?..If yes then I'd love to hear one of them. :D -Sidharth

Andy Weir Nope, I never had any idea in mind other than what happened.

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Otis Chandler

Otis Chandler asked Andy Weir:

I understand that you originally published The Martian serially on your blog, which was useful for getting feedback and refining the story and the math. Do you think that's something more fiction writers should employ? Or is it unique to The Martian in some way?

John Matsui

John Matsui asked Andy Weir:

Hi Andy, Absolutely loved the Martian. What was your inspiration was for your MC Mark Watney, a botanist of all things? Great character. Very believable and knockout details, credibility.

Jeannette Greene

Jeannette Greene asked Andy Weir:

Sooooo... You ruined reading for me. After I finished The Martian, I went through a legit grieving process. Books are dead to me now. How does this make you feel?

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