Briana Simmons

Briana Simmons asked Jodi Taylor:

Hi! HUGE fan! Two questions: 1. Have you ever considered writing kids or young adult books? I would love to share St. Marys with my 5th graders but the scenes with Max and Leon prevent that. Maybe an abridged version? 2. Is Jeffery in Hard Time the same Jeff from The Good The Bad The History?

Jodi Taylor Hello there. Thanks for your question. I haven't actually ever considered writing for young people, but I wonder if you might like to try out the short stories with your 5th graders. I'm under instructions to be lighthearted and upbeat in those so it's possible your students would enjoy them. No violence, sex, or, as far as I can remember - bad language. I have recommended them to parents who would like to introduce their offspring to the series. Regarding Mr Geoffrey and Geoff - I haven't actually said whether they are one and the same but I think it's an unlikely coincidence there were two of them. I may bring him back one day. He was so awful I rather liked him. Best wishes, Jodi.

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A asked Jodi Taylor:

One more question, if you please. It is quite clear Max has a lot of you in her, but who inspired the Leon character? Or is it none of my business?

Jo Robinson

Jo Robinson asked Jodi Taylor:

Can you tell me more about Dr Bairstows car? In my mind I see it as a wonderful stately old style Bentley, which makes the way Max and Leon treat it even more outrageous, but perhaps you see it as a snazzy modern version? On the subject of Kindles the main reason I like it is that I can buy a new book in seconds without having to get the car out and drive for almost a hour to the nearest bookshop.

Carro

Carro asked Jodi Taylor:

I've just been listening (again) to An Utterly Impartial History of Britain or 2000 Years of Upper Class Idiots In Charge (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1935045.An_Utterly_Impartial_History_of_Britain_or_2000_Years_of_Upper_Class_Idiots_In_Charge?from_search=true) which has some glorious irreverence to it. Anyway, wondered if you'd read it?

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