Dara Byrne

Dara Byrne asked Darren Shan:

How did the "choking" fans pose for taking pictures come about? I found some old photos from at the latest 15 years ago and had to ask. also thanks for all the little notes you would write while signing the books, completely ruined the resale value! but it evokes some damn vivid memories when leafing through the collection.

Darren Shan I can't remember exactly when it started, but it was inspired by the flashes on the old cameras that people used for photos before smartphones became common place. They could be VERY bright, and I was often left blinking for several seconds afterwards, so I started the strangling so that I could pull a scowling face, which allowed me to scrunch up my eyes and not be blinded by the glare! :-)

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A Goodreads user asked Darren Shan:

Hi Sir Darren! I'm your Filipino fan :) How did you write the whole plot of Cirque du Freak series? Because the plot twists were heartbreaking and unexpected. I REALLY LOVE your work. In fact, it is my favorite. Thank you! Have a good day!

Andrew

Andrew asked Darren Shan:

I thought about this the other day. I wanted to ask you, being an author who had seen your work come to the big screen, what were your thoughts on that? Would you go back to Hollywood and let them re-try? Would you try Netflix to get Cirque DuFreak recognized again? Would you want this to happen with any of your other books, being adapted to screen?

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