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Posted by S E Hopner

September 29th 2011

Hi William, this is part compliment, part question. Firstly, I have just read the 1st part of the Wind Singer trilogy because my mum strongly recommended it. It is so rich in cultural aspects and I found it fascinating. The way the mud people talk reminds me of a very particular culture, which I will keep to myself for now. I have always searched for strong female characters, so I love Kes - thank you. The relationships between the Hath family are so touching; I identified with this very closely. There is a lot of love in the story. This is very refreshing. I would like to know whether you like strong women and whether there are any others in your other books? I would also like to know what some of your favourite books are. What is the first one that made a strong impression on you? Many thanks S

William Nicholson responded:

Yes, I do like strong women, and you'll find them at the centre of all my work. My favourite books: all Tolstoy's major novels, George Eliot's Middlemarch (George Eliot was of course a woman writing under a man's name, a very strong and brilliant person), Emily Dickinson's poems, some Dostoevsky, though you have to get used to his mad intensity, Chekhov's stories, Wordsworth's poems (not all), and oh, all sorts of single books - My Family and Other Animals, Walden, 1984, Decline and Fall (Waugh), all Jane Austen except for Northanger Abbey, the Just William books, all of them - and on and on, so many books...

Posted by Edward

September 28th 2011

I am a huge fan of all of your books, the fantasy's especially. I was wondering if there was ever any chance of any more wind seeker or noble warrior books, if not then a new series? Sincerely, Edward Sims.

William Nicholson responded:

I'm not planning any more at present - I'm deep into other kinds of novels. But I do find writing fantasy very rewarding, so I'm sure I'll return one day. In the meantime, why not try my Society of Others - it's fantasy in a way, and I promise you it'll puzzle you and make you think in ways you've never thought before.

Posted by Icegirl.nguyen

September 27th 2011

Are you going to write another book like Rich and Mad again?

William Nicholson responded:

Probably not, but my adult novels are actually quite similar. I don't know how old you are, but when you're old enough (whatever that means) you may enjoy The Society of Others, or the sequence of novels that begins with The Secret Intensity of Everyday Life.

Posted by Jon Ramirez

September 23rd 2011

Mr. Nicholson, My name is Jon Ramirez and I hope you can help me. My brother and I have a debate re: Gladiator. In the opening speech, Maximus address his men. The subtitle states, 'Patres, three weeks from now...'. However, the online screen play states, 'Fratres, three weeks from now...'. After an extensive online search, I ask your help in clarifying whether the proper word used is Patres or Fratres. Thank you for your time. Jon Ramirez

William Nicholson responded:

It should be 'Brothers', that is, 'Fratres', without a doubt.

Posted by Zess

September 21st 2011

is their a 4th book to the noble warriors triology since it doesn't quite finish properly?

William Nicholson responded:

I'm afraid there isn't. I'm sorry you feel it doesn't end properly. I had hoped you'd feel the heroes go off on new adventures, and that this would be satisfying.

Posted by Shaen Mare

September 19th 2011

Dear Mr. Nicolson I am an 18 year old boy with a huge interst in musica theatre and musical film. my quesation to you is will there be an open casting call of the movie? and if they are, when and how can one go about accessing it? i am a talented singfer and actor and would love to get a part in this movie as it is one of my favourites. thank you for your time! ShM

William Nicholson responded:

I'm the wrong person to ask. The screenwriter has zero connection with casting. Sorry not to be able to help.