COMMUNITY interesting things . It was always the men who went on adventures !
TAL : Did your attitude towards or opinion about certain things change while researching or writing this book ?
LePort : I got scared while learning about government security in the face of a terroristic threat or attack . I do not feel safe anymore . They should put more money in it .
TAL : What was the hardest scene or part to write ?
LePort : The political plot because I had to get it right . Writing about the terrorists was also difficult because I had to make sure not to offend anyone or any religion . What I wanted to show is that when extremists think they act in the name of – any – religion , they act against it . turned into a movie , who would be your preferred cast ?
LePort : I would like to see Lady Gaga , Mila Kunis , or Angelina Jolie in the role of Silvana . Benedict Cumberbatch would make a perfect Dr . Leeds . Mulville could be played by Alan Ritchson , and I can see John Krasinski or Adam Driver in the role of Kirk . And the great Jennifer Lawrence as Aurora .
TAL : Final question : What will be your next book ?
LePort : I will publish a prequel to Dissection next . Two sequels are in the making . And I am working on an independent science fiction novel .
TAL : We cannot wait to read those ! Good luck - and thank you for this conversation .
TAL : Speaking of messages – what is the most important message you want to convey with the book ?
LePort : I wanted to show that regular people can be heroes . The protagonists in my book have no superpowers and do not wear capes . They are not always pleasant and far from being perfect . But they are not scared and do the things they know how to do , even in the face of danger .
TAL : Now for an author ’ s favorite question . If Dissection was
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