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Hey bruce,
I saw your comments about your position as "withholding information" as tyrannical? While I feel that citizens of this nation are largely safe with registered access, I am writing a book on philosophy.
And I swing (personally) over the full access in registered form for the educated? While I feel that I largely have such as a responsible and educated citizen, the potential for control or total access is in place with the web.
I am a formally trained scientist, and have large capacity for understanding. Do you really believe that the oppressed or damaged through poor education or fringes of say, African Society would be sparing with mostly "all powerful" access to knowledge? eg. O. B. Lauden (sp?) might have nuked the US rather than sent terrorists to crash airliners into the twin towers?
I waiver on this concept, as to deny such is to anger some. And to oppress, in argument. Our founding fathers believed that our citizens should have access to what ever they may at libraries. And that is still mostly true today, including the government. While there is the potential for "watching" with the registration and abuse in profiling and administration of justice, my belief is that it is not so easy to direct everyone to positive course; as anyone who is not a fair scientists, can not appreciate the larger picture. I probably took me about 25 years of fairly serious formal education to approach such. And working in fields that are mostly technical or public.
I would consider your response philosophical debate for consideration.
I am a fan of the Universe. Feel free to shoot questions back, for consideration?
-Robert
I saw your comments about your position as "withholding information" as tyrannical? While I feel that citizens of this nation are largely safe with registered access, I am writing a book on philosophy.
And I swing (personally) over the full access in registered form for the educated? While I feel that I largely have such as a responsible and educated citizen, the potential for control or total access is in place with the web.
I am a formally trained scientist, and have large capacity for understanding. Do you really believe that the oppressed or damaged through poor education or fringes of say, African Society would be sparing with mostly "all powerful" access to knowledge? eg. O. B. Lauden (sp?) might have nuked the US rather than sent terrorists to crash airliners into the twin towers?
I waiver on this concept, as to deny such is to anger some. And to oppress, in argument. Our founding fathers believed that our citizens should have access to what ever they may at libraries. And that is still mostly true today, including the government. While there is the potential for "watching" with the registration and abuse in profiling and administration of justice, my belief is that it is not so easy to direct everyone to positive course; as anyone who is not a fair scientists, can not appreciate the larger picture. I probably took me about 25 years of fairly serious formal education to approach such. And working in fields that are mostly technical or public.
I would consider your response philosophical debate for consideration.
I am a fan of the Universe. Feel free to shoot questions back, for consideration?
-Robert
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Robert -
I write a lot of things in a lot of places. Can you refer me back to the post or comment you are responding to? I need to see it in order to frame a coherent response to your question.
All best,
BC
I write a lot of things in a lot of places. Can you refer me back to the post or comment you are responding to? I need to see it in order to frame a coherent response to your question.
All best,
BC
Hello mr coville. I have a question for you. What is your religion?
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Omid -
I am a Unitarian-Universalist.
BC
I am a Unitarian-Universalist.
BC
Hello mr coville . I am omid. I am in the Hangouts too and you can chat with me in there
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Omid -
I am already on too many different kinds of social media! I hardly have time to write as it is!
BC
I am already on too many different kinds of social media! I hardly have time to write as it is!
BC
For the moon gobble series are you making a new story? The mongobble series book is a awesome series. have a great day .and summer. thx for writing back. from max
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Max -
Alas, I think the Moongobble series has come to an end. The publisher kind of let things taper off, and it doesn't seem that there will be any more. It's too bad, as I really loved writing them!
BC
Alas, I think the Moongobble series has come to an end. The publisher kind of let things taper off, and it doesn't seem that there will be any more. It's too bad, as I really loved writing them!
BC
We have finished The Weeping Werewolf and we thought it was a very good book. We loved the turn of events that happened throughout the book. The story was so good that we wanted to never stop reading. Some of us are heading to Barnes and Nobles to get some other books in the Moongobble series. We want to know how you come up with ideas in the story. Do you need to travel or study before writing your books. Have a great Summer! Second Grade Boys!
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hey, Gang!
Really glad to know that you liked the book. I also want to congratulate you on writing back without including any "spoilers."
As to how I come up with the ideas . . . oh, gosh, what to say? I have kind of a weird brain. Also, I've read tons and tons of myth, legend, fairy tale, and folklore . . . stories that I can draw on when I write new stories about mischief and magic.
Have a great summer all of you!
BC
Really glad to know that you liked the book. I also want to congratulate you on writing back without including any "spoilers."
As to how I come up with the ideas . . . oh, gosh, what to say? I have kind of a weird brain. Also, I've read tons and tons of myth, legend, fairy tale, and folklore . . . stories that I can draw on when I write new stories about mischief and magic.
Have a great summer all of you!
BC
The boys are about to read the book titled The Weeping Werewolf. We are writing from Mooresville NC just north of Charlotte. We are very excited to read the book. We are curious why you only spent one year at Duke University. Happy belated Birthday, Mr. Miller celebrates his today. We will write again on Friday and let you know what we thought of the book!
Reply by Bruce Coville
Ahoy, Second Graders!
I hope you will enjoy The Weeping Werewolf! I certainly had a good time writing it.
As to my only spending a year at Duke, there is no single, easy answer for that. My reasons for leaving were a complicated mix of the political and the personal. I was there in 1968-1969, and it is hard for anyone who was not alive at the time to realize what a crazy time it was in our country. Many things were in upheaval - me included.
I have often regretted that I left. Educationally speaking, I had a very, very good year at Duke.
Happy Birthday to Mr. Miller!
I will look forward to Friday, and learning what you thought of the book!
BC
I hope you will enjoy The Weeping Werewolf! I certainly had a good time writing it.
As to my only spending a year at Duke, there is no single, easy answer for that. My reasons for leaving were a complicated mix of the political and the personal. I was there in 1968-1969, and it is hard for anyone who was not alive at the time to realize what a crazy time it was in our country. Many things were in upheaval - me included.
I have often regretted that I left. Educationally speaking, I had a very, very good year at Duke.
Happy Birthday to Mr. Miller!
I will look forward to Friday, and learning what you thought of the book!
BC
Dear Mr.Coville,I just finished reading my favorite book Goblins in the Castle. I just wanted to know what your favorite book you ever wrote is. Sincerely, Ashlyn
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Ashlyn -
Asking me to name my favorite book I wrote is like asking me to tell you which of my children I love most!
BC
Asking me to name my favorite book I wrote is like asking me to tell you which of my children I love most!
BC
Dear Mr.Coville, My reading teacher Mrs.Heffington persuaded our class to read Goblins In The Castle and we thought it was EXCELLENT! I was reading the other comments on your guestbook and I'm excited to read your next book. It would be great if they make Goblins in the The Castle a movie too. Do you think you will write a different series of books in the future?
Sincerely,
Curious Reader
Jesiah Calhoun
Sincerely,
Curious Reader
Jesiah Calhoun
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Jesiah -
Glad you enjoyed GOBLINS so much.
I'm working on a new series of books now - diaries of different fantasy being and creatures. The first is almost done - it's called DIARY OF A MAD BROWNIE and I think it's pretty funny.
BC
Glad you enjoyed GOBLINS so much.
I'm working on a new series of books now - diaries of different fantasy being and creatures. The first is almost done - it's called DIARY OF A MAD BROWNIE and I think it's pretty funny.
BC
So here I am an excited mom, teacher, and book blogger, because my son asked me to help him write a message to an author like his class did. (Big Shout out to Mrs. Heffington and Mr. Roper's Class)Mr. Coville we can't wait to post a review! Question from Jonathan:"Mr. Coville, you have written a lot of books, which one was your most favorite to write and why?"
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Jonathan -
I like your question about which book was my favorite to write. It's a better and more interesting question than the one I more commonly get, which is "Which book is your favorite."
I've mostly enjoyed writing all my books. There are always tough parts, and spots where I get stuck, but overall I love writing. However I really think the one that was my favorite to write was . . . GOBLINS IN THE CASTLE! That was partly because I had had so much fun with Igor visiting my classroom for all the years I was teaching.
all best,
BC
I like your question about which book was my favorite to write. It's a better and more interesting question than the one I more commonly get, which is "Which book is your favorite."
I've mostly enjoyed writing all my books. There are always tough parts, and spots where I get stuck, but overall I love writing. However I really think the one that was my favorite to write was . . . GOBLINS IN THE CASTLE! That was partly because I had had so much fun with Igor visiting my classroom for all the years I was teaching.
all best,
BC
Dear Mr. Coville,
We just finished reading Goblins in the Castle. It was one of our favorite books we've read all year! We are wondering if you'll ever write a sequel to the book. We want to know more about William, Herky, Igor and Toad in a Cage Castle!! Also, what fun books do you have planned to write next. We can't wait to read them.
Sincerely,
Mrs. H's 4th Grade Class
We just finished reading Goblins in the Castle. It was one of our favorite books we've read all year! We are wondering if you'll ever write a sequel to the book. We want to know more about William, Herky, Igor and Toad in a Cage Castle!! Also, what fun books do you have planned to write next. We can't wait to read them.
Sincerely,
Mrs. H's 4th Grade Class
Reply by Bruce Coville
Ahoy Mrs. Heffington's Class!
I'm SO glad to know that you enjoyed Goblins in the Castle. I had so much fun writing that book. And it might interest you to know that I wrote the first version when I was teaching fourth grade myself.
As to a sequel, I have good news! I just turned in a new book about Igor and the gang. This one is called Goblins on the Prowl. This time Fauna tells the story, and we learn the secret of the stone toad. It's going to be published next year.
Again, I'm really glad you loved the book!
Bruce Coville
I'm SO glad to know that you enjoyed Goblins in the Castle. I had so much fun writing that book. And it might interest you to know that I wrote the first version when I was teaching fourth grade myself.
As to a sequel, I have good news! I just turned in a new book about Igor and the gang. This one is called Goblins on the Prowl. This time Fauna tells the story, and we learn the secret of the stone toad. It's going to be published next year.
Again, I'm really glad you loved the book!
Bruce Coville