Emme

Emme asked Scott Hawkins:

Are you planning a sequel to The Library at Mount Char? I need a sequel. Please, will there be a sequel? There must be a sequel. Sequel.

Scott Hawkins Hi Emme, & thanks for the question.

This one's been coming up a lot lately. The short answer is "probably." I'd like to, but it's not a sure thing.

I'll be a little bit vague here to avoid spoilers, but there are reasons why it might be tricky to find a suitable antagonist for this hypothetical sequel. I think I might have an idea for how to get around that, but there are also some issues around creating a satisfying character arc. That part I'm less clear on how to fix.

Having said that, I spent last weekend working on a short story set in the Mount Char universe. Working in that world again was really fun. So yeah, I'd like to.

Side note: The short story will be put up as a freebie on my web site, shawkins.net, at some point in the next few weeks. I'd do it sooner, but the web site doesn't actually exist yet. I need to get on that. Also I need to vacuum. And the garage is a mess.

Best,

Scott

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No question - - no need to answer. Really enjoyed your book. Echoes of Neal Gaiman, Lev Grossman, even Greg Bear (Songs of Earth and Power). I have a good friend who is a librarian - - I've recommended this to him. I'm looking forward to whatever you have coming out next! ?

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Christopher Farrell asked Scott Hawkins:

Hi Scott! I'm a bookseller in a small mall and I have been doing everything to handsell your book - it's the most interesting, original book I've read in years. I know you have a prequel story coming, but stories about the Librarians would be appreciated! (More Peter, please - he takes after the cook buried in my own heart) What was your research like for this book?

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