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Which genre did the author start with before incorporating historic eras into their novels?
Which genre did the author start with before incorporating historic eras into their novels?
- Science fiction
- Fantasy (correct)
- Horror
- Mystery
What motivated the author to combine history and fantasy in their books?
What motivated the author to combine history and fantasy in their books?
- The demand from the public
- The desire to challenge themselves (correct)
- The pressure from publishers
- The lack of ideas for new stories
Why did the author not want to write a long series of books in the same universe?
Why did the author not want to write a long series of books in the same universe?
- They were not interested in writing a series
- The public did not like long series
- They wanted to avoid repeating themselves (correct)
- Publishers and agents discouraged it
Which book does the author recommend for French readers?
Which book does the author recommend for French readers?
What is the genre of 'Days without End'?
What is the genre of 'Days without End'?
When will the author's new book be released in English?
When will the author's new book be released in English?
Which dynasty inspired the setting of the book Ysabel?
Which dynasty inspired the setting of the book Ysabel?
What is the main theme of the book Ysabel?
What is the main theme of the book Ysabel?
What inspired the story of Ysabel?
What inspired the story of Ysabel?
What is the difference between the threats faced by the Empire of Kitai in Under Heaven and River of Stars?
What is the difference between the threats faced by the Empire of Kitai in Under Heaven and River of Stars?
Which book by the author is set in a time period about 25 years after the fall of Constantinople?
Which book by the author is set in a time period about 25 years after the fall of Constantinople?
According to the author, what is a recurring pattern in his books?
According to the author, what is a recurring pattern in his books?
What does the author believe is important to bring into a novel?
What does the author believe is important to bring into a novel?
What is the main focus of The Lions of Al-Rassan?
What is the main focus of The Lions of Al-Rassan?
Which dynasty in China does the author find most fascinating?
Which dynasty in China does the author find most fascinating?
What is the main theme the author explores in their book 'River of Stars'?
What is the main theme the author explores in their book 'River of Stars'?
What historical period does the author's book 'The Lions of Al-Rassan' focus on?
What historical period does the author's book 'The Lions of Al-Rassan' focus on?
What inspired the author to write 'The Lions of Al-Rassan'?
What inspired the author to write 'The Lions of Al-Rassan'?
Who are the two people sent ashore by the small merchant ship?
Who are the two people sent ashore by the small merchant ship?
What can cause the memory of home to fade or blur?
What can cause the memory of home to fade or blur?
What might someone experience when they hear a stringed instrument in a distant city?
What might someone experience when they hear a stringed instrument in a distant city?
Who is the owner of the trading ship, The Silver Wake?
Who is the owner of the trading ship, The Silver Wake?
What is Nadia's disguise as she prepares to travel to Abeneven?
What is Nadia's disguise as she prepares to travel to Abeneven?
Where is Sillina, the Kindath quarter, located?
Where is Sillina, the Kindath quarter, located?
What is the purpose of The Silver Wake's journey to Abeneven?
What is the purpose of The Silver Wake's journey to Abeneven?
What role did Nadia take on as a partner in the ship?
What role did Nadia take on as a partner in the ship?
What was the reason for Nadia being useful on the northern side of the Middle Sea?
What was the reason for Nadia being useful on the northern side of the Middle Sea?
What was the main source of income for Nadia and Rafel?
What was the main source of income for Nadia and Rafel?
What did Nadia make clear about Batiara?
What did Nadia make clear about Batiara?
Who is Nadia waiting for on the stony beach?
Who is Nadia waiting for on the stony beach?
What is Nadia's opinion about being on land?
What is Nadia's opinion about being on land?
Who has hired Nadia and Rafel for an undertaking?
Who has hired Nadia and Rafel for an undertaking?
Why did Nadia kill Dhiyan ibn Anash?
Why did Nadia kill Dhiyan ibn Anash?
Which of the following novels is NOT written by Guy Gavriel Kay?
Which of the following novels is NOT written by Guy Gavriel Kay?
What is the name of Guy Gavriel Kay's website?
What is the name of Guy Gavriel Kay's website?
How many novels has Guy Gavriel Kay published?
How many novels has Guy Gavriel Kay published?
