Marc Chua asked Chris Bohjalian:

Hey there! What is your favorite type of novel to write: historical fiction(such as the Sandcastle Girls) or contemporary fiction(such as the Flight Attendant)?

Chris Bohjalian I think I tend to enjoy writing my historical fiction more than my contemporary literature. I love losing myself in another era and I am fascinated by the research.

But there are exceptions. I loved researching and writing "The Flight Attendant," because:

-- I will never lose my awe of aviation and the miracle of flight;

-- Flight attendants have amazing stories about how ill-behaved some passengers are;

-- I had to research Russian and American espionage and spy craft.

Thanks for asking!

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