About a month and a half ago, I tried a little experiment here on the blog. I offered people the chance to ask me questions down in the comments. It’s sort of like a machine gun interview.
Much to my delight, it turned out to be fun, so tonight while I’m waiting for Erberts and Gerberts to deliver my sub, I figured we’d do it again.
Here are the rules. Read them before you post:
1. You can ask any question.
2. Bite sized questions are best. I’m not looking to write essays here. Think popcorn, not steak.
2b. One question per comment. No multi-part questions.
2c. Don’t post 20 desperate, flailing questions hoping that I’ll answer one of them. Post one or two clever questions instead.
3. I reserve the right to ignore your question.
3b If I ignore your question, it’s not because I hate you. It’s probably just because I don’t have anything witty to say on the subject.
4. I reserve the right to lie, or at least be wildly inaccurate.
5. Complete sentences, punctuation, and spelling words out in their entirety is encouraged. I’m more likely to pass over your question if it contains abhorrences like “ur.”
6. Nobody can make fun of your question.
6b. Except for me.
7. If I’ve already answered the question in a blog or one of my innumerable interviews, I’m going to pass over it.
7b. If a lovely person wants to post up links to where those answers can be found, that would be very much appreciated.
7c. That said, please don’t answer questions on my behalf. Just links to my answers are best.
8. I won’t answer spoiler-ish questions about the book.
9. I’ll probably trim unanswered questions out of the comments just to streamline things for future readers.
10. I reserve the right to delete unanswered questions so people reading the blog later have an easier time navigating the comments.
Let me see here. It’s 11:50 PM right now in Wisconsin. If you post up your questions in the next 40 minutes, I’ll take a look at them. Questions posted after that will be ignored, because by that time I’ll have eaten my sub and moved on with my evening. So if you miss this window, you’re better off saving your question until next time around.
Ready…. Go!
pat
282 Comments
I would really like a signed book from you, but i see that you require payment of something interesting. What would you consider as good payment for a signed book?
Do you avoid Jury Duty?
If you had to give up one forever, which would you give up: cake or pie?
A torte is a pie. A cupcake is a cake. A pancake is neither. You may still have toppings/sides (ex: whipped cream, ice cream).
I realize I completely missed the deadline, but I thought I’d throw this out there anyway, just in case you were still checking. I hope that’s ok!
I’ve looked and couldn’t find this question, so here goes: Of all the characters in NOTW do you believe you are most like, personality wise?
Whoops, didn’t see the time slot, sorry!
What tabletop RPG’s do you play/would play if you had the time?
hahaha – 2 days off the mark . sorry Pat. What a dunce!
Do you carry a pen / paper (or something similar) around with you by any chance? In case you suddenly think of a neat idea for your books?
Who’s your favourite character in The First Law trilogy and why (without spoiling anything obviously, I’m only on the second book)?
I forgot to read the time restraint.
My bad.
Well since you missed the time too. You’re consolation prize is a Nobody answering your question.
Logen – because he is such a good guy and very “realistic”. You can tell that he has really just learned his lessons over the years. A lovable killer. on the 2nd book as well. Can’t wait to see what happens. (need something to keep me busy until March! )
Oh, you haven’t finished yet. Thought you were implying that there was another first law book coming out, I was gonna flip out. I like Gorst the best. Did I mess his name up? I dunno which friend has mine, so I can’t look it up…
I know i’m 3 days late but please could you answer me? I can’t find your e-mail on this website/blog.
k, so here’s the deal:
I’ve read the book and loved it. But since i’m not from US and it is not written in english, i think that maybe they translated it wrong.
The Kvothe’s cronics name on the US version is “the KingKiller” but on my version is something like “The KingKiller”. And it made me think, is he the killer of some kings or the killer of THE king?
I am currently deployed to Afghanistan with the United States Marine Corp. Is there anyway I can bribe you to send me a signed book? Maybe with some military paraphernalia.
On a scale of one to ten: Sir Ian McKellan for Skarpi in NOTW: the movie? I was reading last night and it just popped into my head.
Robert Downy Jr. as Elodin
Funny thing is I read “best served cold” first. I didn’t know it was sort of a sequel. I like the cast and story much better in the 1st law. Gorst has yet to do much to draw my attention. Anyhow I posted to state that “March” is referring our great and powerful master of quip and banter Mr. Patrick Rothfuss’ well-revised Genius tome “wise man’s fear”. (which is clearly a reference to his beard. – which if wise … all men fear… **whisper** Cause it houses an array of weaponry – which is somewhat less known)
Have you ever had a garbage plate? they are a delicious meal originating in the rochester area……oh and kittens are adorable,just thought I’d let you know….
I know this is over but I don’t want to hijack a different thread. First, the book is fantastic; second, tour schedule for Canada? (Victoria, BC – everyone else can suck it!) Thanks so much for Kvothe (added to Firefox dictionary).
When are you comming to Mexico? There are THOUSANDS of fans waiting for you!
Martha Stewart, Denna, your wife…You gotta …. one, kill one, and marry one GO!
(maybe you’ll overlook the crudeness and just laugh…. Best movie ever!)
What would you say to someone who thinks he/she is a character in your novel?
ah darn its over T-T
Why did you push the release date back for The Wise Man’s Fear.
Does the innkeeper’s name mean disaster?