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November 29, 2025 at 01:18 am Reply

Dave

Hello,

I was curious to know why you stopped making the Swindle series. I've noticed that it has been almost an entire decade without a new book, and I was wondering why you stopped.
November 29, 2025 at 03:28 am Reply

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Hi, Dave,

I stopped the SWINDLE series mainly because the audience response to the series kind of indicated that 8 was enough. The publisher seemed to agree, so I went on to other things.

I'm glad you enjoyed the series. As you can imagine it was a lot of fun to write, too. I got quite fond of the characters

Regards, -----Gordon Korman-----
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Hi, Dave,

I stopped the SWINDLE series mainly because the audience response to the series kind of indicated that 8 was enough. The publisher seemed to agree, so I went on to other things.

I'm glad you enjoyed the series. As you can imagine it was a lot of fun to write, too. I got quite fond of the characters

Regards, -----Gordon Korman-----
December 1, 2025 at 01:21 am Reply

Dave

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Hi,

Thanks for responding.

If it was up to you, would you make a ninth book?
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Hi,

Thanks for responding.

If it was up to you, would you make a ninth book?
December 1, 2025 at 03:38 am Reply

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Probably. I'd have to have a good idea for it, though. I wouldn't want to ruin a successful series with a dull sequel.

Thaks again, Dave, for yor interest in me and my work. ---GK---
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Probably. I'd have to have a good idea for it, though. I wouldn't want to ruin a successful series with a dull sequel.

Thaks again, Dave, for yor interest in me and my work. ---GK---