Cindy
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Maria V. Snyder:
How do you come up with/find such creative names? i haven't read the book yet but from what i hear so far is amazing so thanks for writing it.
Maria V. Snyder
Hi Cindy! Another reader just asked the same question - I'm going to cheat and copy and paste the answer here as well :)
I find names for my characters in a couple ways - I have a few baby name books that I use - before I start a new novel or story, I comb through the book and pick names that I like and that have a special meaning that might match a character's personality. I'll also use my reader's names - sometimes when I'm at book signings, I'll meet someone with an interesting name. I also find names in newspaper and magazine articles.
I find names for my characters in a couple ways - I have a few baby name books that I use - before I start a new novel or story, I comb through the book and pick names that I like and that have a special meaning that might match a character's personality. I'll also use my reader's names - sometimes when I'm at book signings, I'll meet someone with an interesting name. I also find names in newspaper and magazine articles.
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Kailey
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Maria V. Snyder:
Hi. I am a huge fan and absolutely love your work, especially the Chronicles of Ixia! Just wondering if you ever plan on writing a series about Liana when she's a bit older (like a teenager or adult), and just explore more about her powers because you left it as a bit of a mystery and I'd love, and find it fascinating to learn more about them? Thanks!
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