Ok, all. I was hoping to get this up on the movie site, but for some reason i can't get in. I'll just post it here and when i can get back into the site, i'll put it there too.
Thanks to all of you who sent in questions.
Enjoy!

From RoswellMovie.net: An Interview with Melinda Metz--author of Roswell High book series.

From: LJANICE433, RHODA
Ms. Metz:
What was the catalyst that gave you the idea to write the books that turned into the tv series that roswellians around the world love?

Pocket Books, the publisher, came up with the core idea. They wanted a series called "Roswell High." They turned it over to a book packager to develop. My friend (who has now been my writing partner for a bunch of years) Laura Burns, fleshed out the basic story arc for the first six books. Then several writers were asked to write the scene where Max heals Liz as a sample. (I was completely hooked by the concept of the series. I was dying for the job!) I added new things, like that Max would get those flashes of Liz's life from her and that silver handprint, and I was ultimately chosen as the author. Then Laura and I worked together to develop the series even further.

From: Oceanblue
When writing the book series, did you have any long-term ideas for the
characters' futures beyond their high school years? If so, what were they?
If not, have you thought of any now that the series has aired and been
completed? Thank you.
From: Veronica

Well, on the show we talked in a general way about having the group travel around the country in their van, helping out people with their powers. We talked about Kyle developing powers too, and Liz's powers developing further.

As for the books, I was more focused on delivering an ending that would give readers who had followed the series real satisfaction and closure. I know that some people were disappointed Alex and Isabel didn't get together (although I think that kind of friendship is rare and valuable), and I thought maybe after college they'd end up as a couple. Other than that, I didn't really think about it.

Dear Melinda Metz,
I have two questions and those are:

1. What inspired you to write the Roswell High Series?
See above.

2. Does it surprise you that even though the series (as well as the show) has come to an end; that fans are still around after all these years?

It does surprise me. It's wonderful. I'm so grateful to all the fans. (And let me stop here to say thank you for all the cards and notes I've received lately). Writing the book series and working on the show were both such rewarding experiences for me, and it's almost mind-bending how much people responded to both. And what amazing people. The generosity and creativity and hard work Roswell fans have shown in raising money for charity is awesome! You guys are the best!!

From: Mia Montgomery (mia@sirenrealm.com)
Thanks, first and foremost, for starting a story that has found its way into so many hearts, souls and imaginations. Roswell has become a beloved fairytale to me.

I'm wondering what directions you would most wish to further explore, for Max and Liz in particular, but the entire core group, as well. Intriguing hints about pre-destination were peppered throughout the story regarding a special and maybe even ancient link between Max and Liz, at least in the series. And of course we all long to know what the distant future holds for them all, so have you considered introducing a FutureMax storyline, perhaps?

I'm so happy that the books and show touched you. Honestly, I haven't really thought about the futures of the characters, I think because in the book series, I brought them to a place where I wanted them to be. I guess I thought that Trevor, Michael's brother in the books would come back at some point, needing Michael's help. And I thought Alex and Isabel might get together at some point down the road, after college maybe. But other than that I just didn't think about it. I liked the moment where I ended the story.

The writing staff did talk a bit about the fates of the characters on the show (see previous question). But other than that, I can't tell you what would have happened. That would have been something Jason Katims and the group would have worked out. I don't know what would have happened!

From: Cindy (roswellbrat)
Hi Melinda,
First I'd like to thank you for creating the books that inspired the
great Roswell tv series. My question is, have you ever considered doing another series of books on the lives of the Roswell characters set in their future ~ maybe five or six years down the road? It would be great to see how you envision their future. Thanks.

It would be fun to revisit the characters at that age. But I don't control the rights to the series or characters, so I wouldn't be able to write a sequel series.

From: Vilandra
How were you able to capture such personality to all of the characters and have it so that the show copied your personalities to them perfectly?

Hmm. Hard question. I guess I started with figuring out backgrounds for the characters and trying to decide how it would form them. How did Maria and her mom and little brother relate? What fears were under Isabel's cool exterior? How did the death of Liz's sister change Liz? Then I used little bits of myself and people I know to flesh them out a bit more. I put my older brother's love of the Grateful Dead into Liz's dad, for example. Adam's excessive love of toast from me. But mostly I just tried to put myself into the situations of each character and used my imagination to figure out how they would feel and react. I'm glad it worked for you! I got very attached to the group myself!

From: Stephen
Dear Melinda Metz first off .. i want to say thankyou on behalf of all
fans of roswell... for the wonderful thing you started

my question is .. since the Tv show and the books were partially your
creation where do you see max and liz and the rest of our crew now?
and would you be interested in seeing Roswell on the silver screen?

Thank you! Your first question is answered above. And it would be cool to see Roswell on screen! Seeing the story on TV was a complete thrill.

Mrs. Metz,
First of all I wanted to thank you for creating something so wonderful, I know that Roswell has truly touched many people's hearts, me being one of them!! So thanks again I am a huge fan!!

Now my question:
What are your thoughts on a Roswell movie, do you think we have a chance, and what do think our chances are of getting the main cast to participate in the movie????

Many Thanks
Cassie

I am a supporter of the Roswell Movie

Hi, Cassie. I know you guys have all put in a ton of work campaigning for a Roswell movie. I wish I could tell you I think you have a fabulous chance of making that happen. But honestly, I just don't know. I don't have any control over the movie rights. And I haven't been in touch with the cast (except at the bowl-a-thons), so I have no idea how they feel about it. Sorry that I don't have any info to pass on.

From: RoswellMouse
What are you working on now?

Laura and I are working on a mystery series for kids called Wright & Wong. The first two books are coming out in April. I'm also playing around with a fantasy idea, but it's too early to give out details. Thanks for asking!