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Are u making more books?AKA I am markid and markis
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Mark -
Oh, certainly! I am always working on new books. As soon as I finish one I start another, which I have usually been planning in my head for some time in advance.
Jessica
from Melbourne, VIC Australia wrote on November 28, 2016
Hi Bruce! Firstly, you are awesome!!! 😀 😀 . Secondly, I would also really like Dark Whispers and The Last Hunt to come out in Australia. Please please please. Thank youuu!!!
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Jessica -
Thanks for the compliment!
As to DARK WHISPERS and THE LAST HUNT, you are not the only one who would like them to come out in Australia. I would like that, too! My publisher really failed me (and the fans!) especially on that fourth book. I have the rights back and we are working on ways to correct the situation, but it will take time.
Thanks for your interest . . . I really appreciate it!
Alex
from Ruskin, Florida USA wrote on November 27, 2016
Hi Mr. Coville!! Have loved yout books since I was in like 2nd grade. I just reread skull of truth for like the 1000th time (thats how much I love it) and was wondering if you would ever write another book for it. The ending is so open ended and I want more haha. But I understand if you have more importantnprojects! Once again love your work and thank you for being a huge part of my childhood and still continue to be a part of my life today as an young adult!
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Alex -
Many thanks for this. Though I think SKULL may well be the best written (in literary terms) of all my books, it has not been the most popular, so it always pleases me to hear from someone who really loves it.
I have thought about doing a book where some of the Magic Shop kids get together, but right now I am not on good terms with the publisher of the series, so it will have to wait a while.
The fact that you continue to read my books now that you are a young adult truly brings me joy.
I believe when I was in 2nd or 3rd grade you came to my class at Emma Willard School and I have an autographed book. This was a long time ago since I now have a son who is in 2nd grade and I can not WAIT to introduce him to your books. They were a favorite of mine! Thanks so much for helping me share my love of reading with my own children.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Kate -
Lovely to hear from you. I remember coming to Emma Willard quite well -- partly because I thought your school might be a great setting for a Nina Tanleven ghost/mystery novel!
I can't tell you how it delights me to know that you will be introducing your son to my books! I LOVE being a two-generation author!