Manami

Manami asked Katherine Arden:

Dear Katherine Arden! Firstly, as someone coming from a Russian family, I'd like to tell you; I think that your books are kind of the best ones using Russian mythology. I truly enjoy them (TBATN is my favourite book of all time, to be honest). My question is, have you ever considered writing about Marya's story? (Or anything similar to it?) Thank you, and have a nice day! :)

Katherine Arden Thank you so much! Yes, I would consider doing it. If I had the right idea for it and I felt ready. Right now, I am so happy that I managed to finish up the first trilogy that I am not eager to start a new one. I am working on some standalone projects for the time being.

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Hannah

Hannah asked Katherine Arden:

I just want to say thank you with all my heart. You have created something magical with The Winternight Trilogy. I don't think I have ever read anything so richly developed, and I cannot wait to see what comes next for Vasya and Solovey! Do you have any advice for developing these rich worlds and characters without losing the plot? And do you have any tips in general for new writers? Again, thank you for the magic.

Sohnia

Sohnia asked Katherine Arden:

Hi! Thank you for writing this wonderful and gorgeous book. It made me experiance so many emotions. The characters are amazing and they All invoke empathy. Im guessing the way women were treated is portrayed as true to life as possible. And my question is thus, sorry its so long winded, was it difficult at times? To write that as a woman? The lack of choice over their fates i mean. Thanks!

Jessica

Jessica asked Katherine Arden:

I just finished The Bear and the Nightingale and enjoyed it very much. It is interesting to find that you are a fan of Robin McKinley because I just compared your writing style to hers when recommending your book to a friend. Do you feel that Robin McKinley influenced your writing style? I am excited to start The Girl in the Tower very soon!

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