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Hi, Xavier,

Thanks for posting. I’m pleased to hear that you’re such a big fan of my books. I hope you’ll want to read your way right through my list of (soon to be) 100 titles!!!

Your questions: The best writing advice I can give you is to write. A diary, a journal, a letter, a memo, a book report — anything that keeps you writing. It’s the best way for someone just starting out to develop a style and a good vocabulary.  I don’t think Winnipeg is on my itinerary so far. And covid is making it pretty clear that there may not be an itinerary this year! I do virtual presentations, but they have to be arranged through my office: [email protected].  Do I speak French? A very VERY small amount. I’ve lost a lot of my French now that I don’t live in Canada. A lot of authors inspire me, notably Kurt Vonnegut and Douglas Adams. And lastly, I have no idea how many books I’ll write before I call is a career. A lot, I think, because I’m already at 100!

OK? Thanks again, Xavier. Keep reading!                                —–Gordon Korman—–