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MEL ANSWERS!
February 20, 2012On February 16, 2012, Karla had this to say: Do we ever get to find out what happened to Ben?
Answer: YES! Many, many questions will be answered including what happened to Ben, in GATES OF PARADISE which I am writing now.
On February 16, 2012, Jackie Valiente had this to say: Do you travel to those cities the books take place in? Or is it a lot of research?
Answer: Yes, I travel to the cities when I can, and I also hire a local research assistant who helps me with getting the details correct.
On February 16, 2012, Annabelle had this to say: When writing do you lay out a clear point to reach, that is set in stone, (e.g. Schuyler + Jack bonding or Cordelia dying) or do you not know what will happen until you finish writing?
Answer: For Blue Bloods, I always knew what was going to happen and then I write to build the scene. But it’s an organic process, I try out lots of different scenarios in my head and once I pick one, that’s the one that gets written. But I usually know all the big plot points.
Also, I noticed you guys were apologizing for the anticipation about Gates of Paradise. No need to apologize at all! How psyched am I that you are all waiting to read it?? It’s totally fine to be impatient, I get it. 
xoxo
Mel
Comments
On February 21, 2012, Karla had this to say:
Thank you so much for answering my question.. I’m a big fan and I can’t wait for your next book to come out I’m sure it well be AMAZING! =]
On February 21, 2012, Jackie Valiente had this to say:
Sweet! You answered my question, thanks!
You are AWESOME!
On February 23, 2012, sacha smith had this to say:
will schuyler ever get to know who her real father is?
On February 23, 2012, sacha smith had this to say:
If schuyler dies can she called into anothe cycle or will she be dead forever since she is a half blood?
On February 23, 2012, lauren had this to say:
Mel is it posible for the Gate of paradise to come out sooner than jan 13 or is it not posible
On March 6, 2012, Wrestling Shoes had this to say:
NIce sense of humour, Mel.. I like your way of writing!
On February 21, 2012, Jessica Leon had this to say:
What has made you decided to end Blue Blood with GATES OF PARADISE?