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Hi,Darren,

Your questions:

One book that came out better than expected was SLUGFEST. People seemed to respond to the horrible unfairness of having to end up in summer school for a flimsy reason. And the sport (flag football) seemed to reach everybody! I think it’s because the people who could never play actual football, can all play flag.

One major disappointment was MAXX COMEDY, which was where I found out I couldn’t write comedy. I could be funny, but not out loud, apparently. Another might be THE HYPNOTISTS, 3 books that I stand by to the end, but which just didn’t do really well. (Possibly because MASTERMINDS was such a big hit.)

And did I ever change the plan, or modify the ending during the writing. Now, you know I’m far too disciplined for that! Actually, small changes are sometimes made because the character has come to life and dictated his own ending. But it would have been minor. I’m all about planning.

OK? Thanks for your interest!                                                                                                                  -G-