What Question Would You Ask John Green?

On Monday, January 30th, John Green is coming to Amazon for an interview. Needless to say, we're excited to talk to him-- but we've been talking amongst ourselves, and he's got such a vibrant and involved fan base, we thought we'd ask our readers a question first: what question would you like to ask John Green?

Leave a question (or two, or three) in the comments below. We'll collect them and ask as many as we can. Then we'll put the video up on Omnivoracious a week or so later. Please, don't be shy. How many chances do you get to interact with a bestselling, beloved author?

(Be sure to sign your first name, so we can credit you on the video.)

Comments

[Sharmin on January 25, 2012 at 03:46 PM]

What do you hope readers will get out of your books?

[NerdFighter on January 25, 2012 at 03:50 PM]

I just wanted to let you know that when I was reading the book, I automatically read it in your voice. Needless to say, your voice doesn't really suit the character of a 17 year old girl. *No spoilers* There were times where it got really awkward! I am a victim of watching too many of your Vlogs! However, it doesn't change the fact that I greatly enjoyed the book! What are the plans for the next one?

[Lindsay on January 25, 2012 at 04:24 PM]

What has been the most suprising thing about the Nerdfighter community for you?

[Annie on January 25, 2012 at 04:25 PM]

Dare I ask what happens to Hazel?

[Liana on January 25, 2012 at 05:39 PM]

What is your view on the afterlife?

why did you choose Amsterdam?

[Hanna on January 25, 2012 at 07:17 PM]

I'd just like you to know that when Hazel thinks about books that mend the shattered world and just must must must be read by anyone and everyone, I immediately thought of your work. You seem to have this way of saying the Truth - things we all know, but only few of us have words for.

So, thank you.

But now, down to business for the good people of Amazonia:

If you could be any combination of characters - real or fictional, human or otherwise - who/what would you be?

[Barbara Jean on January 25, 2012 at 07:52 PM]

How do you do it over and over again?

"The Fault in Our Stars' is the most incredible YA love story I have ever read. Make that the most incredible love story. I can't think too deeply about it or I begin sobbing all over again.

I suppose that is more a comment than a question.

[Ling on January 25, 2012 at 10:20 PM]

Long time Nerdfighter. Just wanted you to know "The Fault in Our Stars" was my "An Imperial Affliction" (but thankfully I'm not dying from cancer). I was literally crying and laughing at the same time near the end. It means a lot to me and thank you for writing it.
Question: Was "The Fault in Our Stars" particularly hard to write compared to your other books?

[Carissa Viera on January 26, 2012 at 09:50 AM]

In Hazel-like fashion, I would like to know what happens to Hazel after the book ends?

[Faith on January 26, 2012 at 02:39 PM]

When you were younger did you think you were going to be a bestselling author?

[Faith on January 26, 2012 at 02:40 PM]

What advice would you give to a young writer trying to write a novel?

[Faith on January 26, 2012 at 02:41 PM]

How did you meet the Yeti?

[Faith on January 26, 2012 at 02:42 PM]

Define love.

[Elizabeth Bauman on January 26, 2012 at 05:24 PM]

Throughout your life, what do you most regret? Your education? your values?

[Elizabeth Bauman on January 26, 2012 at 05:25 PM]

Is an author, your ultimate career choice? Do you still want to BE anything when you grow up?

[Elizabeth Bauman on January 26, 2012 at 05:27 PM]

Obviously Amsterdam, left an impression on you. Where do you want to travel next?

[Elizabeth Bauman on January 26, 2012 at 05:30 PM]

I know that you and Hank planned to end vlogging eachother after a predetermine amount of time, but instead agreed to continue. Do you think that in the future you guys might just stop? :C

[nhaajula on January 26, 2012 at 05:44 PM]

thanks

[Matthew Bailey on January 27, 2012 at 02:13 AM]

My questions to John Green:

Who the eff is Hank?

Have you ever thought of writing a book in the adult-fiction section?

The signed copies of TFioS numbered 150K, that's got to be a world record, will you do it again?

[Shannon Devlin on January 28, 2012 at 11:42 PM]

Which of your books is your favorite?

What is your most favorite book you've ever read?

How long did it take you to finish Infinite Jest?

[Ling on January 29, 2012 at 11:46 AM]

One of the things I love most about TFiOS was how incredibly intelligent and likable the characters are; they threw around amazingness nonchalantly, waiting for someone to recognize the brilliance but not forcing it down anyone's throat, with phrases such as "Everything is a side effect of dying," "pain demands to be felt," "all salvation is temporary." And I am fortunate to have come across this brilliance and be able to appreciate it.

Now, to the question, I guess what affected me the most is characters so cynical towards life (obviously with good reasons) can be so optimistic about love, something I take to be more unreliable than life. Do you believe in the existence of true love, and that "everybody should (and can) have true love and it should last at least as long as your life does?"

[Ling on January 29, 2012 at 11:53 AM]

You said TFiOS was inspired by your work in a children's hospital. Did anyone or anything inspire Van Houten and his twisted brilliance?

[Ling on January 29, 2012 at 12:51 PM]

Relating to TFiOS, how do one successfully hold on to his dignity?

[Tria on January 29, 2012 at 07:46 PM]

What do you think are the most important lessons for children to learn (whether at school or at home)?

[Dayse D. on January 30, 2012 at 06:07 AM]

Brazilian nerdfighters are proud to have made you published in portuguese through a petition. We all love Alasca! So, PLEASE TELL US, is any of your other books going to published here as well?

[Kayt on January 30, 2012 at 06:59 AM]

While you're writing, have you ever had to stop because you might've scared yourself/made yourself upset because of what's happened in the story?

[Cheetos on January 30, 2012 at 07:30 AM]

How do you come up with names?

[Devin on January 30, 2012 at 07:31 AM]

Has writers block ever been an issue with you?

[Rebekah on January 30, 2012 at 07:31 AM]

Are you proud of your work as a author?

[Melissa on January 30, 2012 at 07:32 AM]

What inspires you to write?

[Savannah on January 30, 2012 at 07:32 AM]

John, if you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?

Also, will you ever release a cover/synopsis of 'And Imperial Affliction' ?

[Caroline on January 30, 2012 at 07:32 AM]

What is your opinion on fanfiction, particularly the stories written about your books?

[Brianne on January 30, 2012 at 07:32 AM]

Why do you think An Abundance of Katherines (my personal favorite book fo yours) is underappreciated compared to your other novels?

[Elly on January 30, 2012 at 07:32 AM]

What advice do you have for aspiring writers?

[Bente on January 30, 2012 at 07:32 AM]

Can you ride a bike? ( , i just finished TFIOS and the one thing i noticed were the comments on the dutch people riding bikes)

[Nata on January 30, 2012 at 07:32 AM]

What would you do if you met yourself, in the form of another human?

[Colleen on January 30, 2012 at 07:32 AM]

Hazel is the first female main character you've written. As a writer, do you find writing minorities and groups unlike yourself hard or intimidating to write?

[Nora on January 30, 2012 at 07:33 AM]

How do you feel about your books being like therapy to a lot of people? I can only speak for myself, but while reading your books I feel as if I can actually handle this depression, and the self-harming. It's been helping me.

[Michelle on January 30, 2012 at 07:33 AM]

We know you dislike unicorns, but what do you think of narwhals?

[Bethany on January 30, 2012 at 07:33 AM]

Do you ever think your books could save.lives?

[Ian on January 30, 2012 at 07:33 AM]

Hey John, I'm from New Orleans, and i was just wondering how did you guys like visiting? Also, you should definitely come back again soon :)

[Ara on January 30, 2012 at 07:33 AM]

What are your views on feminism?

[Adrianna Sullivan on January 30, 2012 at 07:33 AM]

Are you currently writing any other books?
Similarly, do you have plans for another release within the next year or two?

[Alyssa Green on January 30, 2012 at 07:33 AM]

Which is your Hogwarts house, and what would your patronus be?

[Michael Trimmer (@MichaelSTrimmer) on January 30, 2012 at 07:33 AM]

Would you ever consider writing Science Fiction?

What is your favorite Science Fiction novel?

Do you think the Kindle represents any significant danger to the act of reading?

What are your thoughts on self-publishing/E-publishing?

[Olive on January 30, 2012 at 07:33 AM]

What's your view on suicide?

[Shelby T. on January 30, 2012 at 07:34 AM]

What writers and books have been your biggest influences as a young adult author?

[Logan on January 30, 2012 at 07:34 AM]

Do you dislike reading your own writing? A lot of actors don't enjoy watching themselves act so it seems like writers could have a similar thing.

[Anna on January 30, 2012 at 07:34 AM]

What advice do you have for any aspiring young writers like myself?

[Trishia Gerobiese on January 30, 2012 at 07:34 AM]

First of all, I really love your books! So... would you want your books to be turned into a movie? If so, which one and who would you like to play the main characters? P.S. Please come to the Philippines! For some reason, I was able to get a signed copy of TFIOS. :D