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January 30, 2026 at 04:56 pm Reply

Adelle

Dear Mr. Korman,

I really enjoyed reading your book Restart. I love the way you write your books with detail and humor which is why I have decided to start reading Operation Do Over. Something I really love about your books is how you end the books; it is so exciting and stressful at the same time but, you tie it up so nicely like how in Restart you could have ended it multiple times, but you did not you made the reader feel suspenseful. I learned from Restart that anyone can make a good change and that is very inspirational.

Some questions I have for you are how do you know what to write about; what is your inspiration? Do you enjoy making these books; do you get excited from the books?

Thank you so much I cannot wait for your reply!
January 30, 2026 at 05:02 pm Reply

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Hi,Adelle,

Thanks for your friendly letter. I'm pleased to note that RESTART has gone over so well with you. I appreciate all the praise you lavished on my writing style! Thank you!

Your questions: I do NOT know what to write about. I write down a story I have in my head, something I think will appeal to middle grade readers. Most authors don't need what you call "inspiration." We write because we have something to say, a story to tell. That's just about all it takes to start us scribbling! And yes, I really get "into" a story and the characters in it.

Thanks again, Adelle. -----Gordon Korman-----
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Hi,Adelle,

Thanks for your friendly letter. I'm pleased to note that RESTART has gone over so well with you. I appreciate all the praise you lavished on my writing style! Thank you!

Your questions: I do NOT know what to write about. I write down a story I have in my head, something I think will appeal to middle grade readers. Most authors don't need what you call "inspiration." We write because we have something to say, a story to tell. That's just about all it takes to start us scribbling! And yes, I really get "into" a story and the characters in it.

Thanks again, Adelle. -----Gordon Korman-----