Jennifer
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Charlie N. Holmberg:
I am really enjoying the Paper Magician series - what was your inspiration for the story? And how did you come up with such whimsical names? Do you have any suggestions to a hopeful (budding?) future author? :)
Charlie N. Holmberg
I remember always wanting to have a character who could make paper cranes come to life. I pictured him (later to become Emery Thane) as a side character to another story, but later just made that the story's main focus. :)
I keep a list of names I like. Sometimes they're ones that pop into my head (Such as taking the flower, Peony, and changing one of the letters), sometimes they're captcha codes! When I start a new story I browse through the list. (Aviosky I got from a man named Abe Yospe. When I first head his name, I thought they said "Aviosky.")
As for "budding" authors, ask a lot of "what if" questions and write down any ideas you get, big or small. All stories stem from little seeds! :D
I keep a list of names I like. Sometimes they're ones that pop into my head (Such as taking the flower, Peony, and changing one of the letters), sometimes they're captcha codes! When I start a new story I browse through the list. (Aviosky I got from a man named Abe Yospe. When I first head his name, I thought they said "Aviosky.")
As for "budding" authors, ask a lot of "what if" questions and write down any ideas you get, big or small. All stories stem from little seeds! :D
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Christina Gould
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Charlie N. Holmberg:
I just finished the entire Paper Magician series, Magic Bitter Magic Sweet, and Followed by Frost (my favorite) since the new year. Followed by Frost was my favorite by far. I read somewhere that you studied under Brandon Sanderson, who creates the most in depth worlds so it is no wonder I loved all of yours so much. What was it like studying under him? I have so many questions!
Tala Wolfe
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Charlie N. Holmberg:
I was wondering if by chance you will add to the Paper Magician series? I was thinking like small side stories like a 1.1 and so on. I would also love a spin off with Ceonys sister or one of the other apprentices. I love the world you created and find I am still thinking about it a week later. If it isn't in your plans please think about it.
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