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We really wanted to take the adventure out of the hotel in the second book.

Warren is sort of my son, explains Staehle, who actually created the character in art school.

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So Im very protective of him.

I dont like to see my hero suffer too much.

[But] we definitely put him through his paces.

Tania del Rio and Will Staehle

Tania del Rio

But Wills art brings a more vintage aspect to it.

a witch hunter), who is traveling in the Warren hotel.

But thats not the only evil-doer lurking in the pages ofWhispering Woods.

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Readers will also meet Worrin, an evil version of the beloved protagonist.

We thought, Wouldnt it be fun if we hadtwoWarrens in Book Two?

Adds del Rio, Its interesting because Warren is so kind and gentle and hardworking.

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Its fun to have a duplicate of his character that is actually his complete opposite.

Its always fun to see an evil version of the character that you love.

Its really about keeping it interesting.

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Warren the 13th and the Whispering Woods Book Art

Theres also the matter of picking a thematic color for the book.

WhileAll-Seeing Eyewas red,Whispering Woodsis green which both Staehle and del Rio both say isnota reference toWicked.

And we cant wait to read them.

Warren the 13th and the Whispering Woodsis available now.