Betty Mermelstein

Betty Mermelstein asked Erik Larson:

Was there a particular character in Devil in the White City that you sympathized with the most?

Erik Larson Yes: Olmsted. I don't think he ever had an unoriginal thought.

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Glynn

Glynn asked Erik Larson:

I just finished Thunderstruck which I completely enjoyed. I noticed when reading it that you referred to the Lusitania a few times (in the story and also in the notes) and was wondering if you used some of your research for Thunderstruck in the writing of your new book or do you just start over researching for a book? Thanks!

Michele Head

Michele Head asked Erik Larson:

Do you have any sage words or simple truths to bestow an aspiring nonfiction writer ?

Joanne Brokaw

Joanne Brokaw asked Erik Larson:

I'm a huge fan of all of your books (I finished "Dead Wake" last night), and am always amazed at the way you're able to turn tons of research into a compelling narrative that reads like a novel. Do you do all of your research first and then write, or are you writing as you're researching?

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