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Hi! Is there any way to read Copper Script without supporting amazon? I don't use amazon on principle but am desperate to read it! Thanks!
K.J. Charles It's available on every e platform--Apple, B&N, Kobo, etc etc--plus on Gumroad, and also in libraries. For print, any bookshop can order a hard copy in, and the audio is not being done by Audible so won't be exclusive.
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Do you think any of your series will ever be released as physical box sets?
K.J. Charles Unfortunately the publisher holds the print rights for Society of Gentlemen and Sins of the Cities series, and has so far refused to release, sell, or use them.
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K.J. Charles I don't think so, but inspiration does occasionlly strike...
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Hi, I was wondering if it’s still possible to purchase Non-Stop Til Tokyo anywhere (ideally as an ebook)? I can’t seem to find it on Amazon or Google Books, and I noticed it’s not represented on the KJC website Books list anymore. Was it taken out of circulation or something? Thanks!
K.J. Charles Sorry, no, it's OP
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Recently discovered Will Darling and Kim. I do hope the series is not truly over. This is my 1st question to an author, respectfully gushingly ask will Will and Kim’s adventures continue? Very thankful for the free epilogues to help with withdrawals. Just think of Oliver Twist; Please, sir, can I have some more… that’s me.
K.J. Charles Thank you so much for your kind words, and sorry to disappoint but they have achieved their Happy Ever After!
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K.J. Charles Mybe you should include some questions that don't assume the environmentally disastrous plagiarism engine has any place in creative work.
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I loved the Will Darling adventures soo much and I felt there was a hint in the epilogue in your website that Will and Kim might come back for one more round (finally the South of France, perhaps!). Any chance that impression has truth to it?
K.J. Charles There won't be another book but I have just done a mini epilogue referencing an adventure in France! It's in my FB group for now, will go on the website inn due course. https://www.facebook.com/groups/13876...
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Hello there. I'm a real fan and totally gobsmacked at the amount of writing you do and which is always SO GOOD. Anyway, Daniel da Silva is a wonderful character: snide and sarcastic and handsome. What's not to like? Any chance you got his name from the author Daniel Silva? Made me wonder.
K.J. Charles No, that's pure chance!
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I've really enjoyed Kim and Will (and DS). Any plans for more books featuring these characters? (Fingers crossed!)
K.J. Charles Sorry, I'm not planning any more in this world, though there will be a short series epilogue coming in September in my newsletter.
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How old are Maisie and Phoebe in the Will Darling Adventures? Is there a possibility that they will have a book of their own? :)
K.J. Charles Both mid twenties. I'm not planning to write any more in this world, sorry.
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I've just discovered your books and devoured the audiobooks for Slippery Creatures and Sugared Game over the last week! I've since subscribed to your newsletter while I await the audiobook for Subtle Blood (there will be one, right?). Is there anyway for those of us late to the game to read the Will Darling short story, or are we out of luck? Meanwhile, I'm going to throw myself at your other series!
K.J. Charles Subtle Blood audio is underway, I was very late with the MS.

You should have received the Will Darling short on subscribing to the newsletter? Try unsubscribing and resubscribing?
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Was Kim inspired by Kim Philby perhaps?
K.J. Charles Somewhere between Philby and Kipling...
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Hi there! Your series The Will Darling Adventures seems really interesting and unique. I just wonder how long Phoebe and Kim have been together? Have a great day!
K.J. Charles Phoebe and Kim aren't actually together. They're engaged in a lavender marriage sort of way.
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Hey there! How old are Kim & Will in Slippery Creatures? :)
K.J. Charles Will is about 27, Kim a year or so older
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K.J. Charles There won't be another book in that series. There will be a short England World epilogue coming, which will be in my FB group, newsletter and eventually website. No date yet.
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Wow. I've just spent my ten days of my leave avidly consuming all 26 of your works, one after the other. I meant to spend some of my time off at the gym. I had intended to hit at least a couple of museum/art exhibitions during my week off. I guess my question is what addictive substance do you put in them? I feel like an addict needing his next fix!
K.J. Charles ahaha good heavens, and thank you!
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So excited to read Subtle Blood! Do you know if there will be an audio edition released?
K.J. Charles There will be an audio version. It's done by a third party and I don't know the release date.
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Hello, I'm very much enjoying the Will Darling Adventures, but there is something I've noticed about this series that makes me wonder. Thematically it seems very similar to Think of England. As such I was wondering if the Will Darling Adventures are perhaps an iteration of Think of England that you're more pleased with, and if so does that means you won't be continuing with the Think of England characters/series?
K.J. Charles Think of England is a standalone. Proper English and The Will Darling Adventures are set in the same world.
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Will "an Unseen Attraction" be sold on paper? It doesn't matter if it would be soon or in like ten years or something, I was just wondering...
K.J. Charles Unfortunately, that's not within my power as the publisher holds the print rights and has so far declined to do a print edition or return the rights to me.
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Two questions: 1) When is book three of the Will Darling series coming out?? I absolutely must read it!! I discovered this treasure of a series only two days ago and devoured books 1 and 2. Your ability to build full characters, enduring friendship, and an immersive 1920s environment is incredible. 2) What book(s) of yours would you rec to readers who loved the Darling series? Thank you for your stories!!!
K.J. Charles Apologies for the late reply! Subtle Blood will be out in June. I'd suggest Spectred Isle (1920s paranormal) or maybe Think of England (Edwardian pulp.)
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