David Neil

David Neil asked Stephen Hunter:

How difficult is it to find a new approach to one of the most acclaimed and notorious characters in the history of crime?

Stephen Hunter I had the 'new approach' first; that's where I RIPPER started. I wouldn't have written the book without it. At one point someone said to me, "Steve, are you aware that there are ALREADY 2,000 Ripper books out there?" Well, actually, I was, but being shameless and fearless I crashed ahead, manly because the "new approach" was so beguiling to me, I couldn't deny it. Thus, "I, Ripper," take it or leave it.

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Chip

Chip asked Stephen Hunter:

Kudos sir, for giving us years of highly entertaining reads! What was your take on American Sniper -- the book & the film -- as a firearms enthusiast & movie critic? Thanks! A fan in Baltimore.

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What do you consider the most important aspect to developing a character?

Tom

Tom asked Stephen Hunter:

You have written so much about guns - although I'm not a hunter or shooter, I have no objections to either sport. Your writing tells me that you've done a LOT of research on the subject. Are you a hunter or shooter? What sparks (or sparked) your interest in writing about this subject?

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