Leon Taylor

Leon Taylor asked Cornelia Funke:

Before I ask my question, I'd just like to say I LOVE the InkWorld trilogy. I read them back in fifth grade and will be reading them again! I'd just like to know, where did you get your inspiration to write them? I always like to know how authors get inspired to write their books! p.s.: I heard you're making a sequel to Dragon Rider. Super excited about that!!!

Cornelia Funke my main inspiration for the Inkworld books is the fact that I am a book eater and like all of us, always felt that the characters in a book become friends and companions like real people - sometimes even more, as the author allows us to look straight into their hearts. Inkworld is also about the question, most of us ask at some point: are we all characters in a story (do we each have one to tell?) and then.....there is so much more that showed up while I was writing it:) The books are also about the love between father and daughter, about the beauty and the terrors of this world etc etc etc

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Br Emmanuel Toro LC

Br Emmanuel Toro LC asked Cornelia Funke:

I wanted to ask, what were the reasons for writing his books ?. What ideas used to write Inkworld? That encouraged him to write? Also, I want to thank you for all work and dedication. I love books, and your books Have Been invaluable to me. In books we find the wisdom and help, but can be Also a great treasure. Thanks

Laura Fisher

Laura Fisher asked Cornelia Funke:

Hello, it's me again. I just wondered how and when you choose a title for your works. Like, when you're done, or some time earlier? It seems like a question with an obvious answer, but this brings me to my second question: do you already have a title for Reckless #4, or don't you know it yet? (I really CAN'T. WAIT. for Reckless 4.) And for last, I hope the writing on The Colour of Revenge is going well.

Alison Craig

Alison Craig asked Cornelia Funke:

Your characters seem so real, with their faults, loves and virtues all tumbled together - like the rest of us. You seem to genuinely care for each character you write. Is it difficult to "let them go" out into the real world where people can love or hate them, like letting a child move away from the protection of home?

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