Adrian Fridge asked Victoria Schwab:

Is A Darker Shade of Magic in any way inspired by Howl's Moving Castle?

Victoria Schwab It is not, though I'm a huge fan of the story (I actually saw the movie many years before I read the book). I will say that I've always been fascinated by the idea of doors between worlds, so this was my chance to put my take on it.

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Have you written any short story? If so, where can I read them/it?

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When no one understands, that's usually a good sign that you're wrong what does it mean?

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Is A Darker Shade of Magic in any way inspired by Howl's Moving Castle?

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This question contains spoilers… (view spoiler)[ In ADSOM, Kell says Antari magic was used to create the doors between worlds. He also says it needs two things to work, blood and a token. How were the first doors created since they would need a door to get a token? (hide spoiler)]

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