Did you know who's Dan Brown???
He's my most fave Author in the world, I read all his books and i love all them too XD I've never been so in loved like THIS to an author, got it !! XD
Yesterday Dan Brown had Q&A session in his own FP on facebook, that session started at 1:30 PM EST and Dan have to answered the questions as many as he can in an hour. But unfortunately I didn't manage to partcipated TT^TT.
I found these was so interesting and fun to read so i make this recaps just for you ^o^
-----The questions here came from Dan Brown FP likers on Facebook but not all questions i put here :D----
Q: Mr. Brown, thank you for a great stories! What is your source of energy?
A: Caffeine.
Q: Are you also claustrophobic like langdon?
A: Yes, I am.
Q: would like to know, when you write, where you prefer to be, in a bedroom? Ocean view? Forest??? Another country? Around people??? Where Mr. Brown??
A: Every book I've written has been in a different space, never in the same building.
Q: What is the most popular question you receive on the streets ?
A: "Where's McDonald's?" #He have a good sense of humour :D
Q: How long do you do a research before write it into novel?
A: The research phase generally lasts between 8 months and a year. I love doing research, but at some point it becomes procrastination and I need to start writing.
Q: Why the holdup on "The Lost Symbol" movie?
A: It's a very complicated book and we want to make sure the adaptation is correct.
Q: What do you do in your "spare" time?
A: I don't have much spare time, but when I do, I enjoy playing tennis and piano.
Q: Has Langdon learned how to "twitter" yet ?
A: Someone in Langdon's office figured out how to tweet! @AuthorDanBrown
Q: What is your all time favorite Sci Fi novel?
A: Brave New World
Q: Apart from writing what are your interests and passions?
A: Food #XD
Q: Who is your favorite historical character? Why? And, how can I be more like Robert Langdon?
A: At the moment, my favorite historical character is Dante Alighieri. Then again, I've started researching a new project and feel my loyalties shifting...
Q: What do you feel is the most important thing to keep in mind when writing casual scenes, or having characters engaging in small talk to make a more believable and realistic conversation, without making it seem like it's actively drifitng away from a storyline or a main objective?
A: Enter the conversation as late as possible and leave as early as possible. Most readers can imagine the smalltalk on either side.
Q: I think none other than Tom hanks could do justice to the portrayal of the character Robert Langdon in the movies based on your novels. Whats your opinion of him ?
A: Phenomenal actor and couldn't be a nicer guy. Like Langdon, he has a deep intellectual curiosity.
Q: Do you have plans for Robert Langdon get married?
A: I'll let James Bond get married first. #LOL
Q: What motivates you?
A: Curiosity #OwO
Q: When did you first begin writing? Did the bug hit you as a child? Or as an adult?
A: I wrote my first book at age 5. It was called The Giraffe, The Pig, and The Pants on Fire. #since age 5!! No wonder his books so amazing like this!
Q: How long did you take in writing your novels? And which one took most time?
A: Normally, about two years. The Lost Symbol took six, because I had to learn so much to write it. #that's why i loved The Lost Symbol the most, coz he put extra efforts into that book :)
Q: Do you visit all the places you mention in the book when writing it, or is any of it done with internet research?
A: I've visited everywhere I've written about.
Q: Is it true that you don't read fiction?
A: I do
Q: Will you continue to write books about Robert Landon?
A: Without a doubt.
Q: How do you really manage to get inside all of these super secret and protected places like the Vatican Library or the under tunnels of Saint Sophia Church?
A: I can't tell you that!
Q: Will you release a book under Robert Langdon's name?
A: Fun idea, but I doubt it.
Q: How do you create puzzles and codes in your novel ?
A: My Dad is a mathematician and I grew up in a world of codes, puzzles, and ciphers. I've always loved them. #Dan's parents are scientist and his wife also
Q: Are your books mainly written from your imagination? Experiences, or spiritual/personal beliefs? I love the Da Vinci Code, the Lost Symbol, Angels and Demons, they all seem to have deeper meanings spiritually as well as being amazing stories.
A: I write to learn about these topics. Oddly, the more I learn, the more I realize I don't know.
Q: I want movie of digital fotress?
A: You did not hear it from me, but there may be a tv series next year.
Q: How did you get all the information about the Illuminatti, That you used in both the Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons?
A: I found it in the Vatican archives.
Q: Is there going to be a movie adaptation for Inferno?
A: Yes, in fact, the movie is already well into development. Should be great fun.
Q: Which main villain was your favorite to write and why?
A: Malach #The Lost Symbol Book
Q: Is there a city that you would NEVER choose as the setting for one of your novels?
A: Vegas
Q: In future Robert Langdon books, do you plan on having Robert travel to other countries like Egypt or more exotic countries like Brazil? Would love to see the series explore other places around the world with such rich history!
A: Robert's next adventure will take place in a country to which he has never traveled....but I HAVE.
Q: How do you get inspireed when writing your books?
A: Travel is the greatest inspiration…along with meeting fascinating people with big ideas.
Q: any advice to novice writers..
A: Write every day without fail.
full credit: Dan Brown FP
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