Indira Wolf asked Shannon Messenger:

Hi, i know you've probably been asked this question already, but how invested are you in your novels? Like do you research specific subjects to make the story come to life? Do you write what you know or broaden your horizons to create a more in depth plot line? Okay.. that sounded strange, sorry!

Shannon Messenger Hm, this is hard to answer because being "invested" in a novel doesn't necessarily mean "doing a lot of research." It depends on the story. In my case, I write fantasy, so a lot of what ends up in the book is stuff I have to make up, which also requires a huge investment of my time and creative energy. I try to never settle for an idea just because it's the only one I have. I push to come up with what really is the best for the characters and the world or the story. And if there are portions that need research, of course I don't hesitate. Also: I always push myself (and I have a team of critique partners and editors who also push me) to make every plot element and word on the page as strong as they can be. So yes, I'm very invested in my books. Nothing about writing a book is easy, and if it ever starts to get easy that usually means I'm not pushing myself hard enough. Hope that answers your question.

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Hi um this is Anna and i really luv like all of ur keeper of lost citties books they r literally amazing i know ur tired of awnswering questions like everyday lol but um i know maybe u wont reply but maybe in one of ur keeper of lost cities could u like tell me what happened in ur new book Neverseen.? ty for listening :)

A Goodreads user asked Shannon Messenger:

I know you can't tell us who Sophie ends up with but do YOU know who she is going to end up with? (hopes for Keefe but also doesn't so I can have him)

Navya Mishra asked Shannon Messenger:

Even though the definition of awesome is basically Lodestar's cover, I don't get it. Doesn't the Fitz from this cover look different compared to Everblaze's Fitz? I doesn't matter, though. There will still be the same amount of awesomeness. I can't wait! When can I pre-order Lodestar? After all, patience isn't my strong suit. Never was. -Navya

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Hi, i know you've probably been asked this question already, but how invested are you in your novels? Like do you research specific subjects to make the story come to life? Do you write what you know or broaden your horizons to create a more in depth plot line? Okay.. that sounded strange, sorry!

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I know you can't tell us who Sophie ends up with but do YOU know who she is going to end up with? (*hopes for Keefe but also doesn't so I can have him*)

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I know you can't tell us who Sophie ends up with but do YOU know who she is going to end up with? (hopes for Keefe but also doesn't so I can have him)