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Mark
Mark asked Chris Bohjalian:

I enjoy your work and I am always amazed at the quality of writing, story telling and research. I'm also amazed at the rapidity of releases. How do you conduct your research? Do you have a team collecting the information? Or, with access to unlimited on the internet, do you collect your own research? Thanks, and continued success.

Chris Bohjalian Hi, Mark.

Greetings back.

I conduct all my own research, I interview everyone myself. The reason? I am never quite sure what I am looking for and I want to be present to ask the follow-up questions.

And it's amazing the stories I hear that I never imagined.

As for the rapidity of my releases: Yes, I seem to have been very prolific the last eight years. I expect it will slow now.

All best,

Chris B.
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Edward
Edward asked Chris Bohjalian:

I have read most of your books and an looking forward to reading The Flight Attendant. Which of your books did you find difficult to wright?

Diane
Diane asked Chris Bohjalian:

I love how different all of your books are and how complete those worlds. I read a lot and am always thinking with your books. I wonder if you ever consider writing about the same character or is their story over for you each time? Is it the character that tells you the story or the problem that unfolds? Thank you. You inspire me to write thoughtfully.

Kelly
Kelly asked Chris Bohjalian:

I belong to a bookclub and we are set to read CLOSE YOUR EYES, HOLD HANDS. I read it the week it came out. I found this novel very prolific. I also thought it was different from some of your books. Where did you come up with the different aspects of this book. For example: nuclear meltdowns, homelessness, tragic teenagers etc.

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