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What is the one piece of advice you would give to a new author?

Alexander McCall Smith Read a great deal. And then practise, practise, practise! AMcS

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Dana Gabriel

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Hello Mr. Smith, You write such beautiful, refreshing stories about the Number One Ladies' Detective Agency, and I've read them all. It was exciting to see it on television, but it was short-lived. Are there any plans to continue the series on television? Best Regards, Dana Gabriel, California

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I am a devoted follower of all your series but I have come to the conclusion that Isabel is my favourite. Charlie is getting older now. Do you think he will become a philosopher or a musician?

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I feel such a sense of place in the No. 1 Ladie's Detective Agency series. What is your favorite part of Botswana, and how is it fairing economically and socially on the world stage?

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