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March 27, 2026 at 04:33 am Reply
Benjamin Werner
Hello, Mr. Korman,

I am sorry for the disturbance I caused earlier, but I have a few questions left. I understand if you don't want to answer them because I will probably classify myself as a world class spammer at this point but to get to the point,
- Why did you move/stay in the New York Region in the first place?
- What's your next book supposed to be? (I'm definitely going to be want to know this one.)
- Any words or inspiration for people who are trying to be like you?
Thank you so much for helping me on this project. It would not be possible without you. I'm just a 6th grader trying to survive the rest of the year. 😅

P.S. I'M STILL SORRY
March 27, 2026 at 02:09 pm Reply

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Hi again, Benjamin,

I stayed in NYC because it's the place I grew to love while I was at NYU for 4 years. I still maintain there is no place like it. (Plus I married a New York girl.)

My next book will be out in July. It's called SLEEPLESS, and that's all I'm going to say about it.

Inspiration for anyone who aspires to write: do it! And write every day -- stories, letters, a diary, anything. I wouldn't want to be doing anything else.

Good luck on this project, Benjamin! -----Gordon Korman-----
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Hi again, Benjamin,

I stayed in NYC because it's the place I grew to love while I was at NYU for 4 years. I still maintain there is no place like it. (Plus I married a New York girl.)

My next book will be out in July. It's called SLEEPLESS, and that's all I'm going to say about it.

Inspiration for anyone who aspires to write: do it! And write every day -- stories, letters, a diary, anything. I wouldn't want to be doing anything else.

Good luck on this project, Benjamin! -----Gordon Korman-----