
But I have more traffic in office hours from students who want to talk about writing fiction, adapting fiction to film and get books signed for their mom! They are indeed a creative bunch! My students are very respectful of the fact that they’re in my classroom to learn history. What have been some of the creative ways that your most fervent fans have shared their appreciation for your books? What kind of reactions have you received from your students about the books?įans have made up Pinterest boards, spun yarn, made quilts, crafted soaps and perfumes, fashioned jewelry - you name it. I can only write the story that has to be written. As for the fans, I hope they enjoy it, of course.

Suddenly, my house seemed very quiet! I’ve been living with the characters for five years, after all. How did you feel about concluding the story? Did you worry about angering your fans if you ended it “wrong”? Readers can look forward to revisiting the characters and places they’ve loved in the series, as well as some surprises and the tying up of the plot. Suddenly, my house seemed very quiet!Ĭan you give us a teaser of the final installment of the All Souls Trilogy?

Their love story takes them around the globe - even through time - to uncover the mystery of an enchanted manuscript that may hold the secrets to the existence of all supernatural creatures. The series, which includes A Discovery of Witches (2011) and Shadow of Night (2013), follows the adventures of historian Diana Bishop, a witch with deep ties to Salem, and Matthew Clairmont, a geneticist and vampire.

The New York Times bestselling All Souls Trilogy, written by USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Professor Deborah Harkness, ends with the publication of The Book of Life (Viking Adult) on July 15.
