Q&A With Kate

These are questions I've found from fans on Kate's blog and her facebook page, all answered by her! If you haven't read The Last Hope, there are some major spoilers here. Enjoy!

Question: I just want to ask that did YOU cry when you wrote Firestar's death scene?

Kate: No, but our editor at HarperCollins did and she's tough ;) (I did well up when Ferncloud and Mousefur died)

Question: WHY KATE DO YOU HAVE TO MAKE SPOTTEDLEAF DIE?

Kate: so that Firestar doesn't have to choose between her and Sandstorm in StarClan

Question:Did the Three lose their power after they defeated the Dark Forest?

Kate: No.

Question: Did Squirrelflight and Bramblestar get back together?

Kate: Yep

Question: What happens with the whole Dovewing, Bumblestripe and Tigerheart thing? Does Dovewing pick Bumblestripe or Tigerheart?

Kate: She chooses Bumble

Question: Did Hollyleaf and Fallen Leaves get together in the afterlife? And is Fallen Leaves free from the tunnels now?

Kate: Of course.