Lotta Andersson

Lotta Andersson asked Jodi Taylor:

Thank you for your amazing characters and stories! I haven't been as taken with a story for ages as I was with Just One Damned Thing .. <3 I started to question my own assumption that this was set in the near future. You mention riots and the "Battersea Barricades" and the US "closing their borders" made me think this was set in a future post-system-collapse world with a deliberately vague date? Am I wrong?

Jodi Taylor Hi Lotta. No, you're not wrong. I wanted to set the series in a recognisable world so I went for a 'Not quite here - not quite now' background. I spend so much time looking at the past that I found it very enjoyable to create a fictional future. Thank you for writing - I'm so glad you enjoy the books. Jodi.

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Gareth Howells

Gareth Howells asked Jodi Taylor:

Hi Jodi. I have become a huge fan of the Chronicles of St Mary's books, and I started reading them around the same time that I was writing my first book, so they've become a big inspiration and aspiration as far as cohesive plots with likeable characters. I wanted to ask if you sometimes get an idea, then work it into a St Mary's plot as you're already rolling with them, and if you have some ideas reserved for later?

Emma Hancock

Emma Hancock asked Jodi Taylor:

Hi Jodi Firstly before my question I just wanted to say THANK YOU! I've devoured the first nine novels this month and currently working my way through the short stories before I read the 10th novel! I can't wait to read more of your work! Can you hint as to how many more novels/short stories you intend to write for this series? xx

John Langley

John Langley asked Jodi Taylor:

Thank you for the answer about POD plods. I feel better now! I’m re-reading the St Mary’s books and I’m struck by the insight into human nature and the compassion that is in the stories, as well as the wit and humour which seem just as fresh to me second time round. You seem to be prolific! I am trying to write something myself. Do you have any advice? Do you set yourself targets each day? Plot first?

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