Shruti

Shruti asked Shannon Messenger:

Two questions. One, do elves come from all over the world? I mean, are there British elves, or Russian elves, or something like that? Two, where did you get your inspiration for Keeper?

Shannon Messenger Well, your first question is a little tricky, because the answer is yes AND no. The thing is, I do imagine the elves living all over the world in their scattered cities and houses. I also picture them looking hugely diverse (all different skin tones and body shapes and whatnot). BUT, they're also elves. And the elves keep themselves completely separate from humans (in fact, most elves don't even like humans). So there wouldn't be such a thing as a "British" elf or a "Russian" elf or an "American" elf or any of the other human political or cultural distinctions. They have their own world (the Lost Cities) their own government/political system (the Council) and their own culture (elvin).

And I get my inspiration from everywhere. Really. I never know when I'll see something that might give me a new idea.

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A Goodreads user

A Goodreads user asked Shannon Messenger:

Sorry for all the questions, haha! Last one, I promise. XD Which do you prefer - traditional or self publishing? Why or why not? Thanks s'much! :D

Jesse Burk

Jesse Burk asked Shannon Messenger:

Somebody has probably already asked you this, but I was too lazy to look through all the questions people have already asked before me... I really want to start reading your series "Let the Sky Fall," however, I have been killing myself reading book series that are not yet finished and I don't want to add another series to the waiting list, therefore I was wondering how many books you were planning on making?

Teagan

Teagan asked Shannon Messenger:

I just asked you a question but my friend is bewildered by the fact that I can actually ask you questions (don't get me wrong, I am too) so she has a question as well- of all of the KOTLC books which is your favourite? Her and I will get together just to make predictions on Lodestar such as what we think will happen to the characters, who the cloaked figure on the cover is, and stuff like that.... You're the best!!!

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