Tinted Edges asked Juliet Marillier:

Hi Juliet, I just wanted to say I absolutely adore your books, I've been reading them for years and I review them regularly on my book blog at http://tintededges.wordpress.com. I cried when I read Flame of Sevenwaters; I had recently had to put down my dog who was 19 years and 8 months old and the story really touched me. Are there plans for more books about real historical figures like Bridei?

Juliet Marillier Hi Angharad, What a beautiful Welsh name! I'm so sorry to hear about your dog, that must have been heartbreaking, though 19+ years is a wonderful long life which must have been full of all sorts of happy times. Bear (as a dog) was based on one of my own dogs in personality though not in physical appearance - my Harry is a small white curly-coated boy, a bichon frise mix. I was busy training Harry while Maeve was taming Bear and Badger. And Harry has lovely amber eyes.
Re future projects, I'm not sure what will come next at this point. I've just delivered Den of Wolves to the publisher, which fulfils my current three book contract. There are several possibilities, one of which is a Bridei-related project (not a novel.) I am also keen to write more Blackthorn & Grim, and the idea of taking a year off is also quite appealing, though I don't think my agent would be keen on that. I'll certainly post on the website when I get started on something new.

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