It was more of an opium addicted dragon, but I take your point.

The first book was mostly about Kvothe’s early life. His roots in the troupe and in the University. It was about him being clever and knowing things. And it was about him losing a home and trying to make a new home for himself after his world fell apart.

The…

Most of the things I do, I do on purpose.

Carefully.

This.

The big difference is that it’s a collaborative project. What’s more, not only am I not working alone, but I’m not really in charge. In any way. I’m not in charge of the overall shape of the story, neither am I in control of the IP in which the story is being written. It’s delightfully freeing and profoundly…

Patrick — No question, I just wanted to say that reading The Name of the Wind several years ago was a revelation, the most magical fantasy reading experience I’ve had since a friend handed me The Sword of Shannara as a young teenager. I’ve appreciated hearing your views on writing and literature, especially the…

Oh man, it’s really exciting to have Pat here.

Hi, Pat!

This might be delving into spoiler territory - but given how much your books have been combed over by nerds, have you been surprised at what people have caught (or just made up)? Or is there some bit of foreshadowing that you’re surprised more people haven’t latched onto?