Gerhard
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Chris Bohjalian:
The Light in the Ruins is as much a horror novel as it is a love story and a family history. You seem to love to bend genres and wrong-foot the reader: is this a conscious strategy on your part, or does it flow naturally from the type of stories you like to tell?
Chris Bohjalian
Thanks, Gerhard. A great question. I think you're on to something. I hope never to write the same book twice or fall into a formula. My readers are wonderful and I never want to let you down. This novel actually began as a re-imagining of Romeo and Juliet set in Tuscany at the end of the Second World War. The serial killer? That character came much later -- and mostly because I couldn't bring myself to allow Serafina to die and wondered what she was up to a decade later. Thanks for asking!
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Arlecia
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Chris Bohjalian:
Hello, Today I attended an on-line event by Random House called Borrow.Read.Repeat. The 3 women who were hosting the event recommended your newest book, The Red Lotus. I just wanted to share with you that they all were gushing about how much they like you and what a good guy you are. Sometimes its nice to hear that good things are being said about you! OH, I need a question mark to send this.?
Martie Nees Record
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Chris Bohjalian:
Chris, I have a home in the NEK and have been reading and reviewing your books ever since "Midwife." You are so respectful to your readers by answering these questions plus commenting on my and many other's reviews. My question is how do you make the time for writing and getting back to your fans simultaneously? Martie
Linda
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Chris Bohjalian:
As the unofficial "Mayor" of Booktopia, I have an invitation. I do not know when you will be getting to Manchester but, a big group of us (about 20) eat dinner on Thursday (April 25) at Thai Basil which is about a block from the bookstore. You would be welcome to join us. I usually make a reservation a few days before we arrive. I'll post on the FB page for reservations. Would you like to join us? Linda
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