Irma L. asked Stuart Gibbs:

Why is Svetlana's last name Shumovsky instead of Shumovska? (Typically, last names in Slavic languages that end in -sky or -ski have a masculine and feminine version. -ska is the feminine version)

Stuart Gibbs You might be aware of this, but many people are not, and I felt like explaining the differences in family names would have been confusing -- given that it is not always done.)

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You use the names Dashiell and Violet a lot in your various series is there a reason?

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What is your higher education background?

Marshmello asked Stuart Gibbs:

If you were Alexander would you tell the head CIA that Erica your daughter opened your classified suitcase that has really important information? Or would you tell the head CIA truthfully that you left the suitcase at MC Donald's?

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Why is Svetlana's last name Shumovsky instead of Shumovska? (Typically, last names in Slavic languages that end in -sky or -ski have a masculine and feminine version. -ska is the feminine version)

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You use the names Dashiell and Violet a lot in your various series is there a reason?

What is your higher education background?

If you were Alexander would you tell the head CIA that Erica your daughter opened your classified suitcase that has really important information? Or would you tell the head CIA truthfully that you left the suitcase at MC Donald's?

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