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October 31, 2023 at 11:06 pm Reply

Saamiha

Hi Mr. Korman,

I just want to say that I am a huge fan, and have read almost all of your books from the past few years. From my favourite trilogy, the Masterminds series, I noticed that if you take the first letter of all the main character's names (Tori, Eli, Amber and Malik) in order I listed them, then you get the word TEAM. Is that a coincidence, or did you purposely choose their names that way?

Thank you!

Saamiha
November 1, 2023 at 03:58 am Reply

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Hi, Saamiha,

Thanks for posting and for being such a big fan, especially of MASTERMINDS, which is my own favorite series. I appreciate your support very much. I also admire what a sharp eye you have!

Your question: Nope. I never planned any such thing But now that you mention it, it also spells out MATE. (Or MEAT, if I wanted to get silly!)

Thanks again! -----Gordon Korman-----

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Hi, Saamiha,

Thanks for posting and for being such a big fan, especially of MASTERMINDS, which is my own favorite series. I appreciate your support very much. I also admire what a sharp eye you have!

Your question: Nope. I never planned any such thing But now that you mention it, it also spells out MATE. (Or MEAT, if I wanted to get silly!)

Thanks again! -----Gordon Korman-----
November 2, 2023 at 01:05 am Reply

Saamiha

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Thanks so much for responding!

If you don't mind, I also have another question about Masterminds. Where did you get the idea of cloning criminals and raising them in a "perfect" community to test the nature vs nurture argument?

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Thanks so much for responding!

If you don't mind, I also have another question about Masterminds. Where did you get the idea of cloning criminals and raising them in a "perfect" community to test the nature vs nurture argument?
November 2, 2023 at 03:38 am Reply

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Hi again, Saamiha,

That's an easy question. I made it up. I wanted to do a trilogy about cloning, and that's what came out of the brainstorming.

---GK---
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Hi again, Saamiha,

That's an easy question. I made it up. I wanted to do a trilogy about cloning, and that's what came out of the brainstorming.

---GK---
November 17, 2023 at 01:58 am Reply

Richard K

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Hello! My name is Richard and I am a big fan of the book. I am also an amateur filmmaker. I was curious: could I make a film based on the events of the novel?
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Hello! My name is Richard and I am a big fan of the book. I am also an amateur filmmaker. I was curious: could I make a film based on the events of the novel?
November 17, 2023 at 04:47 am Reply

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Hi, Richard,

Thanks for posting. I\'m glad to hear that MASTERMINDS went over so well with you. Re: filming. Film rights are another matter. They have to be negotiated with my literary agency, Curtis Brown Ltd. in New York. The contact person is:

Holly Frederick, at HF@CBLTD.com

Sorry, but those are the rules. -----Gordon Korman-----
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Hi, Richard,

Thanks for posting. I\'m glad to hear that MASTERMINDS went over so well with you. Re: filming. Film rights are another matter. They have to be negotiated with my literary agency, Curtis Brown Ltd. in New York. The contact person is:

Holly Frederick, at HF@CBLTD.com

Sorry, but those are the rules. -----Gordon Korman-----
November 26, 2023 at 08:39 pm Reply

Marquis Webber

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Hello Mr Korman,

I have been a fan of your books since the 5th grade. My favorite series being MASTERMINDS. I loved the internal conflict that was shown within each character, the constant action, and the constant callbacks to the theory of nature vs nurture. With all that being said, I really think you should consider turning the series in to a show or a movie trilogy. I feel that MASTERMINDS would be a serious, funny, action-packed watch for viewers. I really think it will resonate with teenagers and young adults alike! Having the vibe of Hunger Games or Maze Runner. I know that there is a lot that goes into it, but i really your masterpiece deserves a shot on the big screen!

-A Dearest Fan
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Hello Mr Korman,

I have been a fan of your books since the 5th grade. My favorite series being MASTERMINDS. I loved the internal conflict that was shown within each character, the constant action, and the constant callbacks to the theory of nature vs nurture. With all that being said, I really think you should consider turning the series in to a show or a movie trilogy. I feel that MASTERMINDS would be a serious, funny, action-packed watch for viewers. I really think it will resonate with teenagers and young adults alike! Having the vibe of Hunger Games or Maze Runner. I know that there is a lot that goes into it, but i really your masterpiece deserves a shot on the big screen!

-A Dearest Fan
November 27, 2023 at 04:00 am Reply

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Hi, Marquis,

Thanks for posting. I'm pleased to hear that MASTERMINDS made such a big hit with you. I agree -- it would make an amazing movie trilogy or TV series. But that's up to a film company, and so far there has been some interest in it, but no takers. Sorry. But we can't give up hope, right? Let's keep a good thought.

I hope you'll plan to read many more of my books. Thanks again. -----Gordon Korman-----
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Hi, Marquis,

Thanks for posting. I'm pleased to hear that MASTERMINDS made such a big hit with you. I agree -- it would make an amazing movie trilogy or TV series. But that's up to a film company, and so far there has been some interest in it, but no takers. Sorry. But we can't give up hope, right? Let's keep a good thought.

I hope you'll plan to read many more of my books. Thanks again. -----Gordon Korman-----