Ranger's Apprentice 10: The Emperor Of Nihon-Ja

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We spent five days in Denmark and I did the usual round of bookstores, signings and talks in libraries. Once again, I was fascinated to see my books being enjoyed by people who speak another language entirely. I don't know why this should surprise me, but it does. It's the most wonderful feeling.  I kept thinking, “I sit at home in Manly and write these books, and here are kids thousands of miles...

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Two of the events organised by my Dutch publishers, Gottmer, really stand out in my memory. They were both at mediaeval castles. The first was an afternoon event at Keukenhof Castle (or Kasteel, as they say). Several hundred Ranger fans turned up to see the mediaeval weapons demonstrations and to have me sign their books. The castle grounds and gardens were quite beautiful. It's often used as a...