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Hi, I just discovered your Marry Quinn books on audible and I love them. Will you be releasing the other books in the series on audible anytime soon?
Y.S. Lee Hi Shelby! I'm sorry to say that only the first two novels (A Spy in the House; The Body at the Tower) are available as audiobooks. I hope you find another way to enjoy the other titles.
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Hi, my name is Cintia and I'm from Argentina. Being a writer is what I want the most in this world, nothing makes me happier than writing, but I'm more and more frustrated with each passing day, because I've been blocked for 3 years. And it is not that I have an unfinished story. I have NOTHING AT ALL. A blank page in front of me, that only makes me sadder... Is there a way to overcome this? How do you handle it?
Y.S. Lee Cintia, I'm so sorry for this incredibly late reply. I thought I was getting notifications for questions but apparently not.

Writer's block is terrible and there's no foolproof way out. My first suggestions: unplug from the internet and give yourself permission to write something small and imperfect. Best of luck!
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I read the Mary Quinn series and I'm wondering what you next book will be?
Y.S. Lee Nikita, I'm so sorry for this incredibly late reply. I thought I was getting notifications for questions but apparently not.

My next book will be a novel set in Southeast Asia during the Second World War. The working title is Monsoon Season. I'm still writing the first draft, though, so it will be a couple of years before it goes on sale.
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I absolutely love The Agency series and am currently reading "Rivals in the City." The Victorian Era is one of my favourite time periods, so your series immediately intrigued me. Anyways, I was wondering if you are still sending out signed bookplates? If so, where would I be able to contact you?
Y.S. Lee Julia, I'm so sorry for this incredibly late reply. I thought I was getting notifications for questions but apparently not. I'd love to send you a bookplate if you're still interested! Email me at ying@yslee.com with your postal address and I'll pop one in the mail.
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I saw that you read the "His Fair Assassin" series and I was wondering which one your favorite? I have read the first one and loved it and I was wondering if you thought the other two are as good.
Y.S. Lee The first one is definitely my favourite, Asia, and I really enjoyed Bk 2 as well. Bk 3 was less to my taste, but I did enjoy the way it tied up all the historical loose ends.
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In India, Rivals in the City is only available for sale in May 2015 :( Meanwhile, are you still open to sending signed bookplates internationally? Where can I contact you, if so?
Y.S. Lee I'm so sorry for this slow reply, Akshaya! Yes, I'd love to send you a bookplate. Email your postal address to ying@yslee.com. Roll on, May!
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Will there ever be audiobook versions for The Traitor in the Tunnel and Rivals in the city? I absolutely loved the audio for the first two books and I've been putting off reading the next in series *in case* there might be an audio release.
Y.S. Lee I'm sorry to say there are no plans to record audio versions, Claudia. Thank you for your kind words. I hope you find the print version equally satisfying!
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If I send you my book and oay for shipping, would you sign it?
Y.S. Lee Absolutely! Shipping is expensive, though, and if you'd rather, I can send you a signed bookplate instead (free of charge). Just email me your postal address.
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Are you planning on writing any more books about Mary Quinn or any other books in general? I absolutely cannot wait 'till Rivals in the City comes out and I'll definitely read anything that is written by you!
Y.S. Lee Thanks for getting in touch, Daphne! RIVALS IN THE CITY will be the last Mary Quinn novel (although I'm so sad to leave her) and yes, I'm absolutely working on more fiction. I have a short story in Jessica Spotswood's upcoming anthology, Petticoats and Pistols, and I'm currently writing a novel set in Malaya during WWII.
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