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937 entries.
Anya from Eastman, Georgia USA wrote on April 30, 2013
what age was it when you decided you really loved writing?
Thanks
Reply by Bruce Coville
Sixth grade was the first year that I thought it, by the time I was in my teens I KNEW I wanted to write.

BC
Annie from USA wrote on April 30, 2013
Dear bruce,
thanks for the advice but i still feel down because my family doesn't like my singing either. i fear my friends just say that to spare my feelings. my sister tells me i am "dreadful" at singing. i have recorded myself and i am okay but im not dreadful. i feel sad about it.
your friend,
annie
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Annie - Sometimes sisters are supportive friends, sometimes they can be your worst enemy.

Can you ask your music teacher at school for some help? See what he or she has to say about your voice.

BC
Serena from USA wrote on April 30, 2013
Do you have any pets? Oh by the way you are cool and awsome:)
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Serena -

We have three cats. Luna Marie Eleganza is my personal kitty, and she is awesomely beautiful.

BC
Maura from USA wrote on April 30, 2013
you are awesome and you are coming to my school, Maple Glen Elementry school:)
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Maura -

Glad you think I'm awesome. I hope I can live up to your expectations!

Definitely looking forward to coming to your school!

BC
Anya from Eastman, Georgia USA wrote on April 30, 2013
I was also wondering if you have ever meet the president for my report.Also when you published your first book did you have a big party for your success?
Reply by Bruce Coville
Nope, never met the president. And we did not have a big party for the first book. We did have a big party when I finally finished the Unicorn Chronicles, which coincided with my 60th birthday. That was a nice bash!

BC
Anya from eastman, Georgia USA wrote on April 30, 2013
I am doing a research project on you i was wondering if you have any monuments or buildings that are in your dedication.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Anya -

That's a lovely question, but I am nowhere near that important!

BC
Cami from Syracuse, NY USA wrote on April 29, 2013
Hey Bruce!
So i happen to know from Todd at Syracuse Childrens theater that you are going to be on Bridge Street Wednesday and then at Lakeshore Elementary School. Well surprise surprise, i will be there too!! I cant wait to be there to sing as Princess Willie and I hope I see you there!!
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Cami -

Ah! Delighted to know that you'll be doing these things with me. It should be fun. See you Wednesday morning!

Bruce
Annie from USA wrote on April 29, 2013
Dear bruce,
i love your books. i need some advice. i have this talent and i love to do it but some friend i have doesn't thing i am good at it while my other friends think i am awesome at it. What should i think? thanks for listening/reading.
your friend,
annie
p.s. the talent is singing. i love to sing!
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Annie -

I say follow your heart. Friends who cut you down are not real friends. Why aren't they supporting you?

Sing your heart out!

B C
William Shakespeare from USA wrote on April 29, 2013
Hello Mr. Coville, thank you for making my plays into wonderful books. Thank you.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Thanks, Bill. Glad you approved! ;>
Christina Scalzo from USA wrote on April 28, 2013
Thank you
Reply by Bruce Coville
Glad to be of service.