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Dear Mr. Coville,
What is your favorite part of being an author? Besides you know writing the books? Does the fame annoy you or are you proud of it?
What is your favorite part of being an author? Besides you know writing the books? Does the fame annoy you or are you proud of it?
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Brianna -
There are so many things I love about being an author that its hard to choose one favorite thing. I can tell you that finishing a book, having all the parts come together in the right way, is always a great feeling.
The Fame thing is kind of interesting. I'm famous enough to get some pleasure out of it, but not so famous that it's a problem. This is partly because - unlike actors - authors are not know by their faces. So it's not like I get stopped on the street by people who recognize me.
BC
There are so many things I love about being an author that its hard to choose one favorite thing. I can tell you that finishing a book, having all the parts come together in the right way, is always a great feeling.
The Fame thing is kind of interesting. I'm famous enough to get some pleasure out of it, but not so famous that it's a problem. This is partly because - unlike actors - authors are not know by their faces. So it's not like I get stopped on the street by people who recognize me.
BC
The upcoming animated movie Epic...has a talking toad character named Bufo! I just thought that was pretty funny. Jennifer's Bufo has been around since 1993 but I am sure some people will think YOU copied Epic. I have seen it happen with other writers. I hope it won't happen to you.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Chrissy -
Thanks for the heads up on this. I hadn't even heard about this movie.
I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but "Bufo" is Latin for "toad" - the scientific names for all toads begin with "Bufo" So it's not really surprising that someone else might name a toad that as well.
I know what you mean about people thinking I've copied something. I just wish people would learn to read copyright dates!!
BC
Thanks for the heads up on this. I hadn't even heard about this movie.
I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but "Bufo" is Latin for "toad" - the scientific names for all toads begin with "Bufo" So it's not really surprising that someone else might name a toad that as well.
I know what you mean about people thinking I've copied something. I just wish people would learn to read copyright dates!!
BC
dear mr.bruce thanks for all the books you wrote i enjoyed my teachers an alein and im starting to read the unicorn chronicles and the dragonslayers and the worlds worst fairygod mother i think i will like those books i really enjoy reading because its the only way to get out of reality is to go into my fantasy world of books right now im reading a book called delerium its a good book maybe you could give the book a try i think its a good book so far hope you visit riverview jr high or high school some day enjoy your weekend it is friday im gonna go home and read sorry for all the typos and lack of puncturation sincerly shanandra
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Shanandra -
Thanks for this message . . . I'm delighted that you are enjoying the books - and reading so many of them. I agree with you about the pleasure of moving into a fantasy world. It's one (of many) reasons why I read . . . and why I write!
Have a great weekend!
BC
Thanks for this message . . . I'm delighted that you are enjoying the books - and reading so many of them. I agree with you about the pleasure of moving into a fantasy world. It's one (of many) reasons why I read . . . and why I write!
Have a great weekend!
BC
How many books have you written
Reply by Bruce Coville
I don't know. (Please note - you asked how many books I have written, not how many I have published. I have written many books that did not get published!)
BC
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On my teacher is a alien how did mr smith breath the air on earth or is it the same air they breath were there planet is.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Jarret -
That is a very sensible and scientific question. I did not deal with it in the book, but I think it is likely Mr. Smith had specific implants in his nostrils to help him breathe Earth's air.
Good question!
BC
That is a very sensible and scientific question. I did not deal with it in the book, but I think it is likely Mr. Smith had specific implants in his nostrils to help him breathe Earth's air.
Good question!
BC
What would you different if you could write "my teacher is an alien" again
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, David -
That's a good question . . . and, in fact, I have rewritten several of my books. But in this case, I probably wouldn't change a thing. It is the most successful book I ever wrote, so I wouldn't want to mess with it!
BC
That's a good question . . . and, in fact, I have rewritten several of my books. But in this case, I probably wouldn't change a thing. It is the most successful book I ever wrote, so I wouldn't want to mess with it!
BC
How did you become a author? Have you wanted to be one since you was a little kid?
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Jimmy -
I knew I wanted to be an author from the time I was a teenager. How did I do it? I studied, and practiced. I wrote and wrote and wrote . . . and a lot of it was very bad. But that's how you learn. Also, I never gave up. You have to be stubborn if you want to make it in this business.
BC
I knew I wanted to be an author from the time I was a teenager. How did I do it? I studied, and practiced. I wrote and wrote and wrote . . . and a lot of it was very bad. But that's how you learn. Also, I never gave up. You have to be stubborn if you want to make it in this business.
BC
What do i do if my teachers an alien
Reply by Bruce Coville
Contact the Student Protection Division of the Alien Watch Society!
(I would give you their phone number, but it's top secret. . . )
BC
(I would give you their phone number, but it's top secret. . . )
BC
Hi, I really like your book '"My Teachers An Alien" and I was wondering if you could come to River View Junior High?..... I also wanted to tell you that your an amazing book writer. My teacher Mrs.Fitch told me that there is no movie for "My Teacher's An Alien" which made me sad.....well anyways I want to thank-you for writing such good books.
Thank-you for taking your time to read this message.
Thank-you for taking your time to read this message.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Megan -
The lack of a MY TEACHER IS AN ALIEN movie makes me said, too - especially because so many talented young filmmakers want to make one. But as I told your teacher, the rights are locked up in a bad deal. This is one of the dangers of working with Hollywood!
BC
The lack of a MY TEACHER IS AN ALIEN movie makes me said, too - especially because so many talented young filmmakers want to make one. But as I told your teacher, the rights are locked up in a bad deal. This is one of the dangers of working with Hollywood!
BC
I love your books, I think they are funny and fun to read.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Bailey -
Thanks! I couldn't ask for a better recommendation!
BC
Thanks! I couldn't ask for a better recommendation!
BC