Sonia

Sonia asked Deborah Harkness:

I started reading A Discovery of Witches because of a friend's recommendation. I was intrigued by the comment she made about the strength and intelligence of your female characters. How was this a focus of your's? It came across so naturally, and I've found so few books with genuinely whole characters.

Deborah Harkness Thank you! I take my characters very seriously--and they are very real to me, so I'm always glad when my readers feel the same way. I wanted to write the kinds of characters who could be models for my own female students. My female students often have enormous power and talent, but they are sometimes afraid of their own strengths. I wanted to show them all the different ways a woman could be powerful, smart, and strong--without being perfect.

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Toni

Toni asked Deborah Harkness:

Thank you for becoming my friend on here! I absolutely love your books, and hope for more in the future. I love the "A Discovery Of Witches" series. I hope you are well, mostly with the COVID-19 going around. You are one of my top favourite authors, along with J.K. Rowling. Stay strong and keep your head up! Please keep writing too. My question for you is: Will you be continuing with the universe of Matthew and Diana?

Lee Ann

Lee Ann asked Deborah Harkness:

Is there a message in which you try to impart to your readers in these three books? Thank you in advance for answering if my question is chosen. My oldest daughter and myself are huge fans of your writing.

Rachel

Rachel asked Deborah Harkness:

In your mind does Matthew have any other vampire children other than Marcus and Benjamin?

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