Rhea Charming

Rhea Charming asked Jonathan Stroud:

I loved the Bartimaeus Sequence and I am sorry that I have yet to read this series, but it sounds wonderful! What advice would you give to someone looking to publish a book? For instance, how do you approach a publishing company? What is the inspiration for your stories? Thank you

Jonathan Stroud The basic advice is to write what excites YOU, to send it out to publishers who produce that type of book, and not to be put-off by (almost inevitable) rejections. It's a long process, finding a publisher, and during that period, the only sane thing is to just keep writing something else, so that, emotionally, all your eggs are not in one basket. Good luck!

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Sadia Ahmed

Sadia Ahmed asked Jonathan Stroud:

Hi Mr Stroud, I'm a huge fan. One thing I love about your books is the subtle humor. This might be a question you get asked often but is it difficult to write a humorous character? And how do you keep Bartimaeus in character when he switches to serious mode?

Séa

Séa asked Jonathan Stroud:

Jonathan, I became a fan of Lockwood and Bartimeaus series at the prompting of my teenage son. I am hooked and look forward to your next releases! I find your characters and plots inspiring and hope I can channel a little of that magic into my own writing. What books or authors inspired you? Do you attribute one specific author with inspiring your career?

Jessica

Jessica asked Jonathan Stroud:

Are we going to see Lucy combat some of her internalized misogyny following the addition of Holly to the team? :)

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