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Dear Mårten, I just started reading you book "NÅGONS HJÄLTE – Somebody’s Hero" in Hungarian, as it was published by a little hungarian publisher this year. One of my colleagues gave the book to me and I have started it right now, but I realized that I am not able to find the book on Goodreads. May I add the book manually to the system and then combine with the Hungarian edition (that I want to create just now)?
Mårten Sandén Dear Orsolya! Thanks for getting in touch. Of course, you're welcome to add it on Goodreads. I honestly thought the Swedish edition was already there, but if that's not the case, please go ahead. Thanks for your help, and hope you enjoy the story! Mårten
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Sir, Is there a US release of A House Without Mirrors planned or anticipated?
Mårten Sandén Hi, and thanks for getting in touch! Yes, an American edition will be out on December 14, according to Pushkin Press. I enclose the link to the latest Pushkin catalogue in .pdf below. Best regards, Marten
http://pushkinpress.com/wp-content/up...
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How do you deal with writer’s block?
Mårten Sandén I'm sure that it can happen to anyone, but so far I've been lucky in that respect. A brisk walk around the block usually does the trick.
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What’s the best thing about being a writer?
Mårten Sandén For me, it's the almost perfect freedom one has in writing. Unless I have a deadline coming up, I can pretty much tailor my tasks for the day to fit my mood. Also, words are cheap. A movie scriptwriter has to consider every setting in terms of what it would cost to build the set or transport the crew to a remote location. A writer can invent entire worlds without spending a nickel!
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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?
Mårten Sandén Read EVERYTHING! Then think about how the books you enjoyed the most were plotted and written. Most likely, it's going to take longer than you think to get your words down on paper the way you want them, but just stick with it. It does get easier, and you do get better.
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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?
Mårten Sandén From a Facebook status, believe it or not.
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