Ericka Seidemann

Ericka Seidemann asked Andy Weir:

How much research did you do to prepare for writing The Martian? Did you ever have to "stretch the facts"?

Andy Weir Tons of research and math. See this question for stretched facts: https://www.goodreads.com/questions/2...

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Matt

Matt asked Andy Weir:

Hi Andy, I thoroughly enjoyed your book. How authentic is the tech you wrote about - I mean, it all sounded quite plausible and theoretically possible (from a non scientific / engineering background).. But is it? Thanks - keep up the good work! Matt

Abi Demina

Abi Demina asked Andy Weir:

Did you ever worry that your story would be too technical? Please talk about how you - with your in-depth knowledge of NASA and space travel - were able to remain objective enough to neither overwhlem nor patronise your readers? It must have been difficult to find that balance.

Softbananas

Softbananas asked Andy Weir:

Hi Andy I loved your book ... and it's your first. Great things to come in the future. So my question is will you write another techie novel but in a different setting ? Deep sea.. steam punk ... time sharing ?

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