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Astrid Lim
Astrid Lim asked Jonathan Stroud:

Hi! I have read the Lockwood books and somehow, the Whispering Skull reminds me of the witty Bartimaeus.. Is this on purpose? Or it's just my feeling? And will I meet the Skull again in the future? (i hope so!) can't wait for the next Lockwood adventures, thanks for keep writing great stories :)

Jonathan Stroud Don't worry, the Skull certainly features in The Hollow Boy. And you're right, he shares a certain sarcastic delight in undercutting other people's pretensions with the noble djinni. I guess I just like dodgy characters like these!
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Jared asked Jonathan Stroud:

I'm a massive fan, and my first novel will be released in May. Your books make me feel unworthy to be a writer. The worlds and characters that you create are so deep and rich. In both Bartimaeus and Lockwood, the settings take on a life of their own. How do you do that? Do you do research? Do you go out for a walk and take notes? Or does it all come straight from your head?Tell us your secrets!

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Reymigius asked Jonathan Stroud:

Except Doyle, who else your favorite detective story writer? And how it can affect your style on writing? I enjoy your Lockwood & Co so much and looking forward to another detective story from you :)

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