Q: How many books have you written, Ms. Neville?
A: I (write) _______11_______ six books in the mystery series called The Detective's Den.
Q: Which book is the most popular of the series?
A: Dead or Alive, which is still on the bestsellers list, (sell) ______12_______ more than a million copies since 2001.
Q: That's my favourite one! Is it true it's being made into a movie?
A: Not yet. There (be) _____13______ some discussions about that recently, but nothing definite.
Q: Did you know that two years ago, one of your fans (start) ____14_____ a fan community in your name?
A: Fascinating! I'm touched by the fervour of some of my fans.
Q: Since I joined the fan community last year, I (love) ____15____ reading the critiques for the books I (read, negative) ____16____ yet.
A: I hope you enjoy the other books too.
Q: Are you currently working on a new book for the series?
A: I (be) ____17____, but the next book is suspended. I needed to take a break from writing.
Q: Oh, but your fans will be disappointed! They are waiting impatiently to see what happens next in the life of detective Desiree Dekkers.
A: Desiree (take) ____18____ a temporary holiday for a couple of months, but she will return.
Q: So, then, the rumour I (hear) ____19___ was not true?
A: That depends. Was the rumour about Desiree or me?
Q: Some newspapers said that you (have) ____20_____ writer's block for the last year.
A: Really? The truth is the newspapers (say) ____21_____ that for more than a year.
Q: Then, it's true. You do have writer's block.
A: I prefer to say I (experience) _____22_____ the "blank page syndrome", but it's over now.
Q: Thank goodness! Your fans (wonder) ____23____ for a long time about Desiree's next mystery.
A: (Laugh) No, Time Will Tell is the title of the next mystery book.