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are the newest books in the Unicorn Chonicles avaible in books?? I do not have a kindle and desprately want to read them!! please reply asap!!!
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Tracy - Oh, yes, all four books in the series are available in print form. The complaint I've been hearing from people is that they can't buy them for their Kindles!
BC
BC
I just finished reading Duffy's Jacket, and all of my classmates loved it. Thank you for giving us such an amazing experience!
That was a very good story, hope you are proud of your work.
As I said before, thank you
That was a very good story, hope you are proud of your work.
As I said before, thank you
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Cynthia -
So glad you liked "Duffy's Jacket"! I think I had more fun writing that short story than anything else that I have done. Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it!
BC
So glad you liked "Duffy's Jacket"! I think I had more fun writing that short story than anything else that I have done. Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it!
BC
I grew up reading the Nina Tanleven series. I am so happy that the newest one is availble for immediate download. I hope you come up with more adventures with Nina and Chris.
Sarah
Sarah
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Sarah -
Thanks! Glad you love the Nina books.
I have to warn you that the one for download is a (lengthy) short story, not a novel. I do have a novel half-finished but the publisher decided that the time for the series has passed. I don't agree, and if I manage to finish it at some point will either go to another publisher or publish it myself and make it available on-line.
I loved writing those stories - though they were also extremely tricky, as I had to have TWO plots - one for what was happening in the present, and one for what happened in the past - and then bring them together at the end!
BC
Thanks! Glad you love the Nina books.
I have to warn you that the one for download is a (lengthy) short story, not a novel. I do have a novel half-finished but the publisher decided that the time for the series has passed. I don't agree, and if I manage to finish it at some point will either go to another publisher or publish it myself and make it available on-line.
I loved writing those stories - though they were also extremely tricky, as I had to have TWO plots - one for what was happening in the present, and one for what happened in the past - and then bring them together at the end!
BC
Sorry, Bruce didnt mean to bug you im just such
a big fan and thats why im asking you questions yourself instead of pulling them of the internet.As soon as im done my authors study i will let you know how it is .Also i was wondering if maybe you can come down here to the cental libary here in windsor!the name is windsor public libary i would really love to meet you in person! sincerly,Hanna .m in gr.6!
a big fan and thats why im asking you questions yourself instead of pulling them of the internet.As soon as im done my authors study i will let you know how it is .Also i was wondering if maybe you can come down here to the cental libary here in windsor!the name is windsor public libary i would really love to meet you in person! sincerly,Hanna .m in gr.6!
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hanna -
Don't worry. I considered it a good teaching moment, and the old teacher in me rose to the occasion. Alas, Windsor is rather a far drive from Syracuse, so it's unlikely I'll be stopping by any time.
All best,
Bruce
Don't worry. I considered it a good teaching moment, and the old teacher in me rose to the occasion. Alas, Windsor is rather a far drive from Syracuse, so it's unlikely I'll be stopping by any time.
All best,
Bruce
Hi,bruce its me again Hanna.Thank you for responing to my mesage!though I still have one more question.1.what is full cast audio,well i mean i know what it is just explane to me more about.Well,Bruce it's been nice to meet you,well talk to you and thank you for helping me out.
sincerly,Hanna
sincerly,Hanna
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Hanna -
I'm going to put on my teacher hat here (did you know that I used to be a schoolteacher?) and tell you that when asking a busy person for information you should never request him or her to tell you something that you can easily discover for yourself. In this case, if you go to the Full Cast Audio webpage (www.fullcastaudio.com, naturally) you will find Tabs titled "About Us" and "FAQs" ("Frequently Asked Questions") where you can find ten times as much information as I would provide in an answer here.
Good luck with your report! Let me know how it comes out.
All best,
Bruce
I'm going to put on my teacher hat here (did you know that I used to be a schoolteacher?) and tell you that when asking a busy person for information you should never request him or her to tell you something that you can easily discover for yourself. In this case, if you go to the Full Cast Audio webpage (www.fullcastaudio.com, naturally) you will find Tabs titled "About Us" and "FAQs" ("Frequently Asked Questions") where you can find ten times as much information as I would provide in an answer here.
Good luck with your report! Let me know how it comes out.
All best,
Bruce
i liked Jeremy thatcher, dragon hatcher and also i think you could put some photos of characters on your website.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Toby -
Really glad to know that you liked JEREMY THATCHER so much.
There is some artwork showing the characters on the website. I don't have photos, of course, since the characters come out of my imagination.
Thanks for writing - I very much like hearing from my fans who live overseas!
BC
Really glad to know that you liked JEREMY THATCHER so much.
There is some artwork showing the characters on the website. I don't have photos, of course, since the characters come out of my imagination.
Thanks for writing - I very much like hearing from my fans who live overseas!
BC
1.bruce did you have a big family when you were younger and do you have a big one now?2.what inspired you to become a author?3.tell me about your family and school did you like school.I like school anyways im in grade 6 and im the one who doing a study on you can you please try to get back to me as soon as possible .sincerly,hanna
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Hannah =
I had two brothers and one sister. Not a big family, not a small family, sort of just right. As a parent myself I have two sons and a daughter. Not a big family, not a small family, sort of just right.
Interesting that you are in sixth grade, as it was my own 6th grade teacher who first got me really interested in writing. Her name was Mrs. Crandall, and I dedicated MY TEACHER IS AN ALIEN to her because of how much she meant to me.
Good luck with your report. Make sure you read the biography on the webpage.
All best,
BC
I had two brothers and one sister. Not a big family, not a small family, sort of just right. As a parent myself I have two sons and a daughter. Not a big family, not a small family, sort of just right.
Interesting that you are in sixth grade, as it was my own 6th grade teacher who first got me really interested in writing. Her name was Mrs. Crandall, and I dedicated MY TEACHER IS AN ALIEN to her because of how much she meant to me.
Good luck with your report. Make sure you read the biography on the webpage.
All best,
BC
Dear Mr. Coville,
Our class just finished reading JEREMY THATCHER, DRAGON HATCHER, and we just had to write to you! We LOVED this book! We really liked how Jeremy and Tiamat connected, and we especially loved the message you were trying to tell us. We wondered if there will ever be any more adventures with Jeremy and Tiamat? We'd love to read more! We think this book would make a GREAT movie! Thank you for writing such a good book for us to enjoy in our classroom. We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas!
From Mrs. Babbitt's 4th grade class
Our class just finished reading JEREMY THATCHER, DRAGON HATCHER, and we just had to write to you! We LOVED this book! We really liked how Jeremy and Tiamat connected, and we especially loved the message you were trying to tell us. We wondered if there will ever be any more adventures with Jeremy and Tiamat? We'd love to read more! We think this book would make a GREAT movie! Thank you for writing such a good book for us to enjoy in our classroom. We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas!
From Mrs. Babbitt's 4th grade class
Reply by Bruce Coville
To My Pals in Mrs. Babbitt's Class -
Hey, gang - thanks for this message. I'm delighted that you loved this book so much. I don't have any plans for another adventure for Jeremy and Tiamat at this point, but I should tell you that there are four more books that start out in Mr. Elives' Magic Shop. (Each of them has a different main character.)
I agree that JEREMY would make a great movie. Or maybe I should say that it could make a great movie, if the filmmakers get it right. I've seen too many bad films based on great books to take it for granted that a film would turn out great!
Thanks for the holiday good wishes! I love this time of year. I hope you all have wonderful holidays as well!
BC
Hey, gang - thanks for this message. I'm delighted that you loved this book so much. I don't have any plans for another adventure for Jeremy and Tiamat at this point, but I should tell you that there are four more books that start out in Mr. Elives' Magic Shop. (Each of them has a different main character.)
I agree that JEREMY would make a great movie. Or maybe I should say that it could make a great movie, if the filmmakers get it right. I've seen too many bad films based on great books to take it for granted that a film would turn out great!
Thanks for the holiday good wishes! I love this time of year. I hope you all have wonderful holidays as well!
BC
I just finished reading Always October to my 3 children (ages 6-11). We fell in love with your writing with the Unicorn series. Parents and children alike here LOVED this one just as much, and we're praying for a sequel!! Thank you!
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Arlene -
Many thanks for this message. ALWAYS OCTOBER is new enough that I have not had many messages about it, so I remain eager to know how people are liking it. It was a tough one for me to write - the plot got much more complicated than I had originally anticipated. But I was really happy with it by the time I finished.
Also glad to know you liked the Unicorn Chronicles. Those books are very dear to my heart.
No sequel to ALWAYS OCTOBER on the horizon, alas. My editor and champion broke my heart by moving to a new publishing company. Sigh.
Thanks again for this message!
All best,
Bruce
Many thanks for this message. ALWAYS OCTOBER is new enough that I have not had many messages about it, so I remain eager to know how people are liking it. It was a tough one for me to write - the plot got much more complicated than I had originally anticipated. But I was really happy with it by the time I finished.
Also glad to know you liked the Unicorn Chronicles. Those books are very dear to my heart.
No sequel to ALWAYS OCTOBER on the horizon, alas. My editor and champion broke my heart by moving to a new publishing company. Sigh.
Thanks again for this message!
All best,
Bruce
Yea! you added more books to the unicorn chronicles!! so can not wait to pick them up and read them (probably be read in a day or two since I love your books so much!!!!!) I will make sure I check back more often.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Tracy -
Glad you found the new books. I hope you'll enjoy them. I think you've got some real surprises coming up! ;>
All best,
BC
Glad you found the new books. I hope you'll enjoy them. I think you've got some real surprises coming up! ;>
All best,
BC