JoeBlack

JoeBlack asked Sebastien de Castell:

Hi Sebastien... I just finished Spellsinger (as here in the Czech Republic we have only the first one released so far, but the second book is going to be released in the coming weeks) and I was really amazed by the irony and fun when Ferius Parfax or Reichis are on the scene and talk. It is hilarious. Did you use somebody from a real life as a model for Ferius? Thanks. Oh and btw the covers are just magical...

Sebastien de Castell Ferius is a composite of a number of remarkable women I was fortunate enough to be around when I was a teenager. She also takes a bit from the cowboy philosophy we sometimes find in westerns. Within the context of a fantasy novel this felt particularly vivid for me.

The covers are designed by Nick Stearn at Hot Key Books and illustrated by Sam Hadley. The first cover was illustrated by Dale Halvorson with Reichis being illustrated by Sam.

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Emma Parke

Emma Parke asked Sebastien de Castell:

Read all 4 Greatcoats books in less than a week, a testament to my enjoyment of them & my ability to not sleep. I really loved the friendship between Falcio, Kest and Brasti- so well written! I’m already missing their voices in my head… although it is now quieter in there which is probably better for my sanity! You’ve mentioned they’ll be back- will that be fronting their own series again or as cameos in others?

Some1in Argentina

Some1in Argentina asked Sebastien de Castell:

Hey there sebastien! I realy love your books and i haven't read greatcoats yet. question 1. wich order would you prefer to read your books? asking because im recomemting it to a friend and we dont know where to start. 2. i love how much imagination you used to write spellslinger series and i felt inspired by it. What can i do to get this amazing creativity for a book im writing? Saludos (Regards) from Argentina

Adam

Adam asked Sebastien de Castell:

Do you have another adult series that you're working on, or is Spellslinger your main focus for now?

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