Neeraja
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Chris Grabenstein:
Hello there! I am a really big fan of your Mr. Lemoncello series. I really enjoyed the books and I can't wait for the next one to come out. After reading the books, I wondered how you come up with the clues. They are so creative and I definitely know that I would not be able to do something that clever. I was also wondering if you would be starting any new series?
Chris Grabenstein
When you write a mystery, you write it BACKWARD. That is, you know the answer at the end before you even begin. All the clues, then, are designed to help the reader figure out that solution. It's like a teacher writing an exam. They know the answers when they write the questions.
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Maddie
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Chris Grabenstein:
Do you know if you will ever come to Boston, MA? I live nearby and would love to see you.
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Chris Grabenstein:
Mr. Grabenstein, are you going to write anymore books like, "Shine"? My school, started to do Battle of the Books and Shine was one of the books on the list to read.
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