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Sandra (Page by Page)
Sandra (Page by Page) asked Dan Brown:

I've read all your novels, and probably will re-read all of them just because I haven't met any other novelist that writes as satisfying as you. Do you re-read your favorite books too? Why?

Dan Brown Thanks for your kind words. Yes, I often reread books I’ve enjoyed in the past. There are two reasons for this. In some cases, I’ve read the book so long ago that I’ve forgotten much of it and can enjoy it as if reading for the first time. In other instances, I remember the book well and choose to read it again to focus my attention not on the reading experience but rather on the novel’s inner workings… that is, the behind the scenes decisions the author has made on structure, tone, pace, and so on.
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Allie Pinto
Allie Pinto asked Dan Brown:

“Men go to far greater lengths to avoid what they fear than to obtain what they desire.” This is one of my all time favorite quotes but I've always wondered how long did it take you to come up with it??

Patrick Brigham
Patrick Brigham asked Dan Brown:

As far as I can judge, many writers struggle for years, before they become an overnight success. When was your great moment of triumph - when you finally realized that you had finally made it as an author - and what did you do?

Nancy
Nancy asked Dan Brown:

I really admire the amount of research you do for your stories. Especially history offers a lot of material, so kudos for not getting lost in it. What I´d like to know: Do you have the story in mind before you start the research, or does the story come with the research? Sincerely

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