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1. Imagine you're visiting the residence of a young writer and drinking tea from her fine china tea set. After a few minutes of pleasantries, the conversation quickly turns to talk about her new novel. The author mentions something about a Mr. Darcy, although no one has made his acquaintance yet. She informs you that she takes pride in her latest novel and hopes it will be as successful as her prior novel, something having to do with being sensible. My memory isn't as good as it once was. Can you help me out with her name?
2. I would love to have tea with this author and ask her what really happened when she disappeared for eleven days in 1926. She'd probably tell me to use my little grey cells to figure it out. I'd ask her questions about her mystery writing techniques and about that mysterious affair at Styles that everyone has been talking about. Which author would I be having tea with?
3. Pretend for a moment you are sitting across the table from a mustachioed gentlemen enjoying a cup of tea and chatting with friends. You try not to eavesdrop but you can't help it. His conversation is fascinating. At first he discusses medicine so you know he must be some kind of doctor. But then he starts talking about a novel he has been writing having something to do with homes. How odd. First medicine, now homes. Who could this gentleman be?
4. While traveling about in Oxford, I bump into a friend by the name of Charles Dodgson. He suggests we meet for a cup of afternoon tea. I explain that I am a writer and he is delighted to hear that. He himself is writing a book about the adventures of a girl named Alice. When I ask him to tell me more about his book he suddenly checks his pocket watch and tells me he's late for a very important date and must leave right away. This author is better known by his pen name. What is it?
5. This British novelist had quite a colorful life. To have tea with him would indeed be educational. He joined the Royal Air Force in 1939 and, after having been injured in a plane crash, moved to Washington D.C. to begin a career as an Air Attaché. It was after this move to Washington D.C. that the author first began writing. He somehow managed to find time to wed an American actress. He must have liked writing about giants because one of his books is all about a boy and a giant piece of fruit. Another was about a giant, a friendly one at that. Do you know this author's name?
6. Having tea with this fascinating author would be a treat. First I'd ask her what her thought process was in creating a literary monster. Then I'd ask her what it was like being married to a famous poet. Hopefully that wouldn't be too intrusive. Now name this author.
7. Three well-known sisters have contributed much to the literary world as poets and authors. Each wrote under a male name, a custom during the first half of the 19th century which undoubtedly had to do with the fact that female writers were not as well-received as their male counterparts. It's too bad they're not alive today because I'd enjoy having a cup of tea with all three. Acton Bell is the youngest sister. What is her real name?
8. If you love animals, especially horses, this author just might be your cup of tea. She penned just one novel but lived long enough to see it become successful. She was a strong advocate for the humane treatment of animals which is apparent in her book. Who is this author?
9. Imagine sharing a pot of tea with the "Bard of Avon." I'd definitely ask him to explain his plays to me. I still don't understand Elizabethan English. Why does the Bard have to use all that flowery language anyway? Couldn't Romeo and Juliet have fallen in love without all that drama? So who is the "Bard of Avon?"
10. Who could possibly pass up a chance to have tea with this master of fantasy? His stories take place in a time long before Earth. Come to think of it, he even invented a new language. I believe it's called Sindarin in elvish. Who is this fantasy writer?
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