Catherine

Catherine asked Cornelia Funke:

Hi Cornelia. I found out about your books after I saw the movie and learned that it was indeed based on a book (which the best movies are ;-)). I read Inkheart a couple times, and wanted to know more about Mo and Meggie's adventures with the Inkworld and was excited when I discovered it was the first in a trilogy. My question for you is where did you get the inspiration for the world and characters (Dustfinger Basta)?

Cornelia Funke Dustfinger just showed up - he is one of the easiest characters I ever wrote, it was always so clear who he is. Paul Bethany said a similar thing to me, when he played him: He is so easy, Cornelia. He just wants to go home:) That he plays with fire I realized when I was watching fire eaters on a medieval market in Germany.
As for Basta - I find it slightly worrying how many of my readers like him. For me he is a character i pity. A broken thing, cruel and not very bright, and very eager to follow orders.

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Devika

Devika asked Cornelia Funke:

So I'm back again with another question! I'm sorry (& grateful <3) but there's just one tiny thing I want to know.I'm sure since you're such a terrific writer, you must be an avid reader.I know it's weird,but do/did you feel protective about a book you closely connected with and wished to keep it only for yourselves,feeling as if sharing it was the end of all things ?

Laura Fisher

Laura Fisher asked Cornelia Funke:

Hello, I'm a huge fan of your work and unlike most other people here, the Mirrorworld series is my favorite :) I just wanted to ask tweo things about book 4: 1. Is there going to be more 'screen time' for Jacob and Fox in book 4? They are my favorite characters and I felt quite sad when they weren't that much in the Golden Yarn compared to the other parts. 2. How is the writing on book 4 go?

A Goodreads user

A Goodreads user asked Cornelia Funke:

Hey, Cornelia. HUGE fan from the Philippines. You've been a great inspiration to me as an aspiring writer. I've been a fan of the MirrorWorld series since before the release of Reckless. I really commend you for the Inkheart trilogy and then MirrorWorld. I really love your work and I'd love to read of The Golden Yarn, so I was wondering if it's possible it will be released here in the PHL some time in the future?

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