Marc
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John Grisham:
Did these novellas have their origin as stand alone novels or did you always envision them as novellas, and why?
John Grisham
At one time I thought Sparring Partners might make it as a novel, but not one that I could write in the near future. I’ve had all three for a long time and I began to realize that they were not being written. I’ve been too busy with
other books. At any given time, I have roughly ten stories I’m thinking about. Most never make it, but the good ones do.
other books. At any given time, I have roughly ten stories I’m thinking about. Most never make it, but the good ones do.
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Lori Fields
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John Grisham:
Hello. I have been reading your books since The Firm. I have been hooked ever since. While I have loved them all, a couple of favorites include The Painted House and The Rooster Bar, and Skipping Christmas. Of course, The Firm, and A Time to Kill are CLASSICS in my eyes. How do you draw the readers in so fast and hold our attention so well? I try and read other authors, but none “read” as smooth as you! Sincerely Lori
Ana
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John Grisham:
Considering you keep coming back to Jake Brigance, among a few others, which I love, by the way, any chance we'll hear from some older, much-loved characters like, for example, Reggie and the boys from The Client? I love your books, by the way. I've read practically all of them. Thank you for your wonderful stories.
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