Garth Nix answers your questions: on JRR Tolkien, gaming and pronouncing characters' names

What was one of the initial ideas Lucasfilm had for the Tim Tales Series?

• A society based on light

• A world with talking animals

• A world with underwater cities

• A futuristic space adventure

What cultural influence did the author mention when discussing the Sabriel series?

• Native American traditions

• Ancient Greek mythology

• Western Christianity

• Japanese folklore

What is the author's strategy for overcoming perfectionism in writing?

• Limit writing time

• Seek constant feedback

• Focus on new projects

• Avoid revising past work

Which author helped the narrator visit the Tolkien exhibition?

• J.K. Rowling

• George R.R. Martin

• Philip Pullman

• Neil Gaiman

What is the author's next book after 'The Left-Handed Booksellers of London'?

• Tercel and Eleanor

• The Golden Hand

• The Light of the Kingdom

• The Dark Tower

What does the author emphasize about character representation in their work?

• Characters should reflect the author's background

• Representation is not important

• Characters should be ambiguous

• Representation should be explicit in the text

Which book series had a significant impact on the author during their childhood?

• Harry Potter

• The Chronicles of Narnia

• The Lord of the Rings

• Percy Jackson

Where did the author spend a lot of time reading as a child?

• The school library

• The Children's library at O'Connor shops

• A local bookstore

• A family member's library

What inspired the name 'Arthur Penhaligon'?

• A famous historical figure

• A character from a movie

• A name from a dream

• A Cornish name

What advice does the author give to aspiring writers?

• Focus on writing novels first

• Start with short fiction

• Publish independently

• Avoid reading too much