
Yes, you did read the title of this post correctly. In a momentous show of generosity and goodwill Mark Charan Newton will be answering your questions.
If you have been anywhere in the online fantasy community during the past year then I'm sure for you Mark Charan Newton needs no introduction. But if you haven’t, here is what you should know: he’s the brilliant author of Nights of Villjamur and its recently published sequel, City of Ruin. As a debater extraordinaire and deeply involved author, sometimes it seems he can practically be found everywhere in the fantasy blogosphere. He is always the one asking on his blog those questions that inevitably lead to heated discussions or taking part in one conversation or another on twitter. Basically, he's a prime example of the young, modern fantasy writer.
Here a few questions that outline the details of this process:
How do you get your questions answered by Mark? Its quite simple. I will be passing on the questions that you choose to post in the comments section on to Mr. Newton for him answer at a later time. Then, I will be posting the questions back up attached with their respective answers for all to see.
How long do you have? You have from now until Friday of next week, the 25th of June, to get your questions in.
What should you/can you ask him? To put it as he did: "an 'Ask me any question' free-for-all? Count me in!" Yes, once again, you read that right: he is letting you ask him absolutely anything you want. For all intents and purposes, this really is a free-for-all.
Don’t forget to have fun with these questions! Try to spark a debate or discussion. Or, try to ask an even more random, thoughtful or pointed question than the person that commented above you. Quiz him about his books, writing, publishing or any other topic you might come up with. For those of you that have been following him for a while and have had a question nagging at you, a question you’re dying to ask him, here is your chance!
Even if all questions are allowed, do try to remain polite and appropriate!
So please, by all means, start throwing your questions at him…
PS: If you wish to keep your question secret until it is answered, pass your question(s) on to: info[at]lecbokreviews[dot]com
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26 comments:
Anonymous said...
Would you always want to write fantasy?
Anonymous said...
Do you think you could ever write completely outside your comfort zone? For example if you had to write a supernatural romance novel (a la Stephanie Meyer), do you think you'd make a good job of it?
Anonymous said...
How do you get your hair into a point like that? And is it necessary for a good day's worth of writing?
Anonymous said...
Random question - do you read comic books, and if so, which ones?
Steve
Anonymous said...
Just how awesome is Aidan Moher and his blog, A Dribble of Ink? In what ways has your love life improved since discovering them?
Larry said...
If you had to cuddle a rabid squirrel in your bed, would you rather it be a red or gray squirrel and why?
Also, have you ever thought about writing a story in which you could work in a Led Zep reference?
Jez said...
What has been your best moment since getting a publishing deal?
Also, who would win in a fight between a badger and a baboon?
Ale- Yummy ::Hell:: Faery said...
How many hairs do you have on your head??
What do you prefer: WerePonies or Sparkly-Pink furred WereWolves? =P
Anonymous said...
Do you find being disgustingly young and good-looking a bar, at all?
Anonymous said...
How did you find the editing process? Did it get easier with each book? At any point did you want to kill your editor or copy-editor?
Emma P said...
What question did you most want to be asked?
Anonymous said...
Who do you ask to read through new work first? Is it your agent, or do you have a friend or relative you ask for feedback?
sgcsgu said...
What, for you, would be the most challenging story to write?
Also, how do you respond to people saying you are too young to be a writer? What do you secretly think of the person after they've made such a comment?
And finally a random one: has ballroom dancing ever appealed to you?
Oh, and, when is your autobiography (entitled: "The Fantasy Guy With The Hair And The Moody Eyes") due to be published?
Mark Charan Newton's comb said...
It looks like you spend a lot of time giving your hair that perfect just-got-outta-bed look. How does your hair affect your fans at book signings?
The drain in Mark Charan Newton's bathtub said...
Related to the previous question, when are you going to clean me?
Trans-species He-man toy said...
How did you become an Editor and how has working on both sides of the fence influenced you're writing and editing skills?
If you could have a part of your body replaced by another animal's, which part would it be and which animal? It seems to be something that features heavily in your recent work.
Beth said...
What, in your opinion, makes the fantasy genre great and makes you want to write in it?
What are your plans for the future in terms of what you will write?
Are there any days where you regret being a writer? Which ones?
Anonymous said...
Do you think you might just be a tiny bit overexposed?
aKalPheb said...
What is your opinion on the genre in general, where it is, where is it going?
A homosexual and albino soldier. How did you come up with that?
Anonymous said...
Do your family/friends/other half see parts of themselves in your books, whether added consciously or subconsciously?
p.s. I mean, snatches of conversation etc., not 'oh, I recognise my left arm'.
LaRed said...
What do you love and hate about your books?
How honest are you when you answer fan questions?
Anonymous said...
What is the biggest criticism you can make towards the publishing industry, and/or the sf&f genre?
Grefarriot said...
Have you ever forcibly made someone buy your book?
Anonymous said...
Being a young author what is the most pertinent piece of advice you can give to a fledgling fantasist?
Anonymous said...
Was there ever a time when you thought Nights of Villjamur was utterly bad and did not deserve to be published? If so, how did you change that?
Elfintrot said...
What are your feelings on your imminent publication in the US? Excited? Scared?