I've read all your books and many focus on social issues and challenge ethical and legal shortcomings. How do you decide which, out of so many, social issues your write about and does your legal background help you decide?

John Grisham Yes, the legal background is crucial. The law captivates me. Lawyers, judges, courts, appeals, trials, trends in litigation, injustice, crimes – the list goes on and the material is endless.

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I've read all your books and many focus on social issues and challenge ethical and legal shortcomings. How do you decide which, out of so many, social issues your write about and does your legal background help you decide?

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Who are your favorite authors?

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Are you going to write any more non fiction books? I have enjoyed reading all of your books!

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