Welcome to Listening Books' 'Ask the Author' with Jonathan Stroud!
We asked our wonderful members and followers what THEY would ask award winning author, Jonathan Stroud, if they had the chance. And we had some wonderful responses...
Hear him answer some of the best questions in our new series, 'Ask The Author'.
The questions posed are from children and adults; listen to Jonathan (author of Lockwood & Co and the Bartimaeus books) talk more about his books, his characters, the background and stories in more detail, what to expect from him next and very importantly what he would do if he was Prime Minister!
Questions are:
What is your favourite book? (00:24)
London seems the perfect place to set fantasy novels, where else would you like to set your books? (01:10)
Of all the ghosts in your Lockwood & Co Series, which would scare you most? (02:19)
Is the parallel world in the Bartimaeus series a place to stay for the souls of people when they pass away? (03:15)
Is there a character from any other series that you'd like Bart to meet up with? (04:41)
I'm a great fan of your Freedom to Think campaign. Any advice on how to trigger a more creative approach for this time? (05:31)
What advice would you give your teenage self? (06:50)
What is Holly's sexuality? (07:50)
Was there ever an alternative ending to Lockwood & Co? (08:39)
Is there anything else in store for Lucy, Lockwood and George? (09:38)
What would you do first if you became Prime Minister? (10:23)
How's the Lockwood TV Series going? (11:10)
Are your haunting's inspired by real haunting's? (11:57)
Did you used to listen to audiobooks and do you think being ill as a child made you a better writer? (12:53)
When can we expect a new story? (14:28)
Huge thanks to Jonathan for taking part. If you like the video please give us a thumbs up and subscribe, as we will be publishing more 'Ask The Author' video's straight to this channel.
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