Regina O'Connell
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Juliet Marillier:
How long did it take, after your first novel to be published, did you become the successful author that you are? Also, I CAN"T WAIT for the next Blackthorn & Grim book!
Juliet Marillier
Hi Regina. It's hard to say because I can't pinpoint a date. What counts as a successful author, I wonder? A contract with a mainstream publisher? A certain number of books in print? Awards and good reviews? My first novel was published in 1998. By 2003, with six books out, I was able to quit the day job completely as I was earning enough from writing to support myself. I had won a few awards and was becoming quite well recognised in the fantasy writers/readers community. So maybe 5 or 6 years?
I'm so glad you're enjoying the Blackthorn & Grim series!
All the best, Juliet
I'm so glad you're enjoying the Blackthorn & Grim series!
All the best, Juliet
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Cori
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Juliet Marillier:
Are there going to be more stories of the Sevenwater family? I love the way you take some of the old myths and make them your own, they have been my favorite series since I discovered Daughter of the Forest in high school. I'm 25 now and I regularly reread the trilogy and then the rest of the Sevenwaters books.
Eadrinor
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Juliet Marillier:
Hi Juliet, I don't have a huge question for you, more just wanted to take a minute to express how wonderful your writing is. Your take on fantasy is a breath of fresh air every time I pick up one of your books. Thanks for taking us all on these great adventures with your characters over the years! As a writer, which character resonates with you most from your career?
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