Caroline Payne
Caroline Payne asked Erika Johansen:

So excited for the prequel! What made you decide to return to the Tearling?

Erika Johansen Hi Caroline. I wanted to tell the story of the Mace's youth, but he didn't seem like the sort of man to ever willingly part with that information to anyone, not even Kelsea. So I realized I would have to tell it myself.

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