Nicole Wasson

Nicole Wasson asked Paul Tremblay:

Hi Paul, first off, you are my favorite new author. Head Full of Ghosts was my favorite but Devil's Rock and Cabin were fantastic as well. I am very much looking forward to seeing Head Full of Ghosts adapted for the screen but let's face it...I'm scared! How involved are you going to be with the process? What are the things that you refuse to deviate from, even if the studio wants to edit? Are you writing screenplay?

Paul Tremblay Hi, Nicole. Thank you very much for the read and kind words!

I have no contractual/official say with either adaptation right now. AHFoG is getting close, I'm told. Osgood Perkins is directing and hopefully we'll see some more movement forward soon.

With Cabin they are looking for directors now.

So, yeah, I'm not writing either screenplay, though the very nice Cabin folks have been asking for my feedback on the process so far. The movie in both cases are their own thing, separate from the book. I just hope that the movie captures the thematic spirit of the novel.

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Lexis Gillette-Corsi asked Paul Tremblay:

Hi Paul! You've probably heard from me on Twitter once or twice; Mark Genevich and I have something in common and it's NOT Lithuania. Since getting my narcolepsy diagnosis 10 years after adding The Little Sleep to my list of favs, I've had warm-fuzzies about having a character that so accurately portrays narcolepsy and the effect it has on the psyche/self-esteem. How did you get it so right? Research or experience?

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Jenn McGrath asked Paul Tremblay:

I just finished Disappearance at Devil's Rock. I grew up in the area (Stoughton) and I think you really nailed the setting, and also nailed the teen boy characterizations. Are the teen boys in your story modeled after your students?

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John asked Paul Tremblay:

Hi Paul, I love your books. I've noticed a LOT of movie, book and music references in them. Many I am familiar with but some I'm not. Probably some go right over my head. I think I added about ten books to my "to read" list while reading A Head Full of Ghosts. Has anyone ever compiled a list of these references that you know of?

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