Sebastien de Castell
The idea for the Greatcoats - the sword fighting travelling magistrates who play a central role in Traitor's Blade - came from reading about the itinerant judges of the English Middle-Ages. These poor devils had to go out on a circuit that could take an entire year, travelling from town to town, hearing cases and trying to mete out the King’s justice. It sounded like an awfully dangerous job.
The idea for the coats themselves came from an actual greatcoat that my brother bought me one year. When I was working as an actor I found I’d always bring this coat because no matter how cold it got or how long I had to wait before filming a scene, I could pretty much carry everything I needed in it and stay warm and ready to go. Alas, mine doesn’t have secret bone plates to protect from being hit by swords nor does it have the various tricks, traps, and potions that the characters in Traitor’s Blade rely on.
The idea for the coats themselves came from an actual greatcoat that my brother bought me one year. When I was working as an actor I found I’d always bring this coat because no matter how cold it got or how long I had to wait before filming a scene, I could pretty much carry everything I needed in it and stay warm and ready to go. Alas, mine doesn’t have secret bone plates to protect from being hit by swords nor does it have the various tricks, traps, and potions that the characters in Traitor’s Blade rely on.
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Emily
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Sebastien de Castell:
Hi, Sebastien! I've been trying to invest in HC of the Spellslinger series through The Book Depository. However, the hardcover of the first book is published by Zaffre Publishing whereas the others are by Hot Key Books? I want to make sure they match, but the difference in publishers has a bit stumped and unsure. What's the difference? Is there a difference?
Patricio Danos
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Sebastien de Castell:
I've just finished your last Greatcoats book. I gotta say, I feel like I miss those guys already, and I can wait for your next book about them. Do you have a draft or something already planned for them? And if so, will it continue where this book left off, or would it be a story as a spin-off or prequel?
Eve
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Sebastien de Castell:
Hi Sebastien! I hope you're well - just two quick quarantine-induced questions (seeing as I've already reread Traitor's Blade in English and in French!) First, which of your books is coming next, and when? I can't wait but different sites are telling me different things! Second, do you happen to know exactly where to find The Red Lily, because I've not been able to find it on your site. All the best from Scotland :)
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