John Ohno
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David Wong:
I've noticed that fiction (especially sci-fi/horror fiction) from Cracked writers is almost always good. Do the Cracked columnists who write novels ever work together at the conceptual stage consciously? And, what do you personally think about the connection between comedy and genres like sci-fi and horror?
David Wong
Nobody talks to me about their books but maybe it's because they don't like me? I personally don't like to share at the concept stage because it confuses my thinking, like I need to keep the idea trapped in my head or else it leaks out and I start to doubt it. I think one person at Cracked asked me what I was working on and I said it was like if the cast of Mad Men were all criminals living in a superhero universe. And I assume they thought that sounded like the worst thing ever and knew not to pursue it any further.
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Emily Clauser
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David Wong:
Molly is my favorite character and one of her chapters is also my favorite chapter in any book ever - when she refers to John as "Meatsmell" I was actually crying laughing. So I guess thanks for creating my favorite fictional character :) I always thought it would be cool to have a short story about her - a day in the life kind of thing - would you ever consider doing that?
Angelo Tamez
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David Wong:
What was the darkest or most intense thing for you to write in one of your novels. Most of the time the novels are a fun read, but they occasionally get crazy dark with things like Dave and Molly's backstories, or the mindset of Molech and Korrok, things like that. What things did you write that made you think after "Whoah, that's really messed up."?
Caitlin MacEwan
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David Wong:
I wanted to write to say I adore all your books and the movie. They act as a warm blanket against my soul-quivering anxiety, and I have recently purchased the audio-book of JDATE and TBIFOS, because it allows me to drive without crying, which I've heard is generally good for not dying in a spectacular car crash. So I want to say thanks for helping me out, via your books. Is it weird to be thanked for writing?
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