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Hi!Bruce Coville,
I am Chinmayi (chin.mayi).WoW! That's wonderful. You are in my school. My teacher told me. I want to read all of your books.But who gave you the inspiration for your books? How do you Get ideas for your books.I also want to be writer. I really like "The Biscuit of Glory". I want to read all of your books. How can you find the characters of the book. Which one of your books is your favourite.
I like aliens. My teacher, Miss.K told us that you also wrote alien books.I was born in India but I came here to stay in Abuja, Nigeria.
I am Chinmayi (chin.mayi).WoW! That's wonderful. You are in my school. My teacher told me. I want to read all of your books.But who gave you the inspiration for your books? How do you Get ideas for your books.I also want to be writer. I really like "The Biscuit of Glory". I want to read all of your books. How can you find the characters of the book. Which one of your books is your favourite.
I like aliens. My teacher, Miss.K told us that you also wrote alien books.I was born in India but I came here to stay in Abuja, Nigeria.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Chinmayi -
I loved visiting your school.
I'm sorry I did not answer before this. I am back in the states now . . . I was on a very tight schedule while I was in Africa!
Glad you liked "Biscuits of Glory" - it was fun to write!
I visited India once, and I would love to go back. It was one of my favorite trips ever.
BC
I loved visiting your school.
I'm sorry I did not answer before this. I am back in the states now . . . I was on a very tight schedule while I was in Africa!
Glad you liked "Biscuits of Glory" - it was fun to write!
I visited India once, and I would love to go back. It was one of my favorite trips ever.
BC
I love books !!!
But I haven't read any of yours. Sometimes by backpack is sooooo heavy because it's filled to the rim with books.
Here are some questions:
What is it like to be an author?
Do you ever get tired of writing?
What gives you inspiration?
What is your favorite book?
What is your favorite genre?
What is the best book you have written?
My dad is from Holland and my mom is from Nigeria. I have one sister here name is Tara. She can finish books with one thousand pages in it in one day!!!!! I wish I could read like that!
But I haven't read any of yours. Sometimes by backpack is sooooo heavy because it's filled to the rim with books.
Here are some questions:
What is it like to be an author?
Do you ever get tired of writing?
What gives you inspiration?
What is your favorite book?
What is your favorite genre?
What is the best book you have written?
My dad is from Holland and my mom is from Nigeria. I have one sister here name is Tara. She can finish books with one thousand pages in it in one day!!!!! I wish I could read like that!
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Phoebe -
I enjoyed my visit to Abuja, and being in your school.
The best book I have written is THE LAST HUNT, the 4th book in the Unicorn Chronicles.
I also wish I could read like your sister!!
BC
I enjoyed my visit to Abuja, and being in your school.
The best book I have written is THE LAST HUNT, the 4th book in the Unicorn Chronicles.
I also wish I could read like your sister!!
BC
Hello my name is Hannah.I am from the U.S.A ,and I am from the great state of California.I live in Abuja. I am African-American. I have never read one of your books ,but I would like to know some of them. I heard that some of your books have aliens in them. That is so cool because I love books about aliens. Please write back to me!!
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Hannah -
I have enjoyed visiting your school in Abuja.
I do indeed have aliens in many of my books. In fact I have written over twenty-five books that have aliens!
BC
I have enjoyed visiting your school in Abuja.
I do indeed have aliens in many of my books. In fact I have written over twenty-five books that have aliens!
BC
Hello my name is Sophie. I from Germany but I live in Nigeria and I go to Aisa in Abuja I saw you today. I have blond hair and white peach skin. How many books do you write in a year? I was happy to saw you. I want to read a book from you.Please write back to me!
Your Friend,
Sophie
Your Friend,
Sophie
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Sophie -
I had a wonderful time at your school. It's a terrific place.
How many books do I write a year? It depends on what kind of books I'm writing, how long and/or complicated they are, and how many other things (like traveling) I am doing. I try to write at least two books a year, but I do not always accomplish it.
All best,
BC
I had a wonderful time at your school. It's a terrific place.
How many books do I write a year? It depends on what kind of books I'm writing, how long and/or complicated they are, and how many other things (like traveling) I am doing. I try to write at least two books a year, but I do not always accomplish it.
All best,
BC
Hi.Sometimes i think some author just want to try to finish the book, but when my teacher read your book i really felt that you took the time to actually took the time for ideas.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Hiba -
Thank you for this nice compliment. I never want to be one of those authors who just wants to get to the end! So I appreciate you saying this!
BC
Thank you for this nice compliment. I never want to be one of those authors who just wants to get to the end! So I appreciate you saying this!
BC
Hi Mr.Coviville
I want to know how you get your ideas of these characters and what made you experience to be an author? Your books are absolutely wonderful and amazing, especially Biscuits of Glory.
Your awesome. P.S. you have a pretty wife.I will meet you at A.I.S.A school library today.
Sincerely,
Princess
I want to know how you get your ideas of these characters and what made you experience to be an author? Your books are absolutely wonderful and amazing, especially Biscuits of Glory.
Your awesome. P.S. you have a pretty wife.I will meet you at A.I.S.A school library today.
Sincerely,
Princess
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Princess -
The reason I wrote "Biscuits of Glory" was that a friend of mine was putting together a collection of stories called HAUNTED HOUSE and she wanted me to write a story for her. The rule was that it had to be a ghost story in a specific room of the house, and I volunteered to do the kitchen!
BC
The reason I wrote "Biscuits of Glory" was that a friend of mine was putting together a collection of stories called HAUNTED HOUSE and she wanted me to write a story for her. The rule was that it had to be a ghost story in a specific room of the house, and I volunteered to do the kitchen!
BC
hi Bruce conville i love your book Biscuits of Glory I just read it this morning
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Moesha -
Glad you liked BISCUITS. That one was fun to write!
BC
Glad you liked BISCUITS. That one was fun to write!
BC
Dear Bruce,
Does the main character in a story always have to solve the problem on his own or can someone else help him?
From,
Laura
Does the main character in a story always have to solve the problem on his own or can someone else help him?
From,
Laura
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Laura -
Good question! The main character can definitely have help, but really should handle the hardest part of whatever the solution is. If it involves making a decision, others can advise him or her, but the character must finally make the choice.
BC
Good question! The main character can definitely have help, but really should handle the hardest part of whatever the solution is. If it involves making a decision, others can advise him or her, but the character must finally make the choice.
BC
Hi there Mr. Coville!
My class enjoyed attending your talk. Thanks for gracing Nouakchott with your presence. And yes! I am using your acronym (GSIGSO).
My class enjoyed attending your talk. Thanks for gracing Nouakchott with your presence. And yes! I am using your acronym (GSIGSO).
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Sophia -
Thanks for this. Always good to know that a class enjoyed my yammerings! ;> And I'm delighted to know that you've added GSIGSO to the classroom vocabulary!
Cheers,
Bruce
Thanks for this. Always good to know that a class enjoyed my yammerings! ;> And I'm delighted to know that you've added GSIGSO to the classroom vocabulary!
Cheers,
Bruce
Dear Mr. Coville,(or should I call you Bruce?)
I read always october and fell in love. I got so many kids I know stuck on it. I liked it so much that I came up with a sequel called "never november." In it Jake and Lily return to Always October to find it's been taken over ( by guess who) and turned into a place where all the monsters are humans. It's up to Jake and Lily to save Always October again. Or will they be to late? So what do you think? If you like it, you should know I'm 11 on feb. 26 2013.
from, Grace
P.S. I played Freya in "The Theft of Thor's Hammer" last year.
I read always october and fell in love. I got so many kids I know stuck on it. I liked it so much that I came up with a sequel called "never november." In it Jake and Lily return to Always October to find it's been taken over ( by guess who) and turned into a place where all the monsters are humans. It's up to Jake and Lily to save Always October again. Or will they be to late? So what do you think? If you like it, you should know I'm 11 on feb. 26 2013.
from, Grace
P.S. I played Freya in "The Theft of Thor's Hammer" last year.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Grace -
Firstly, you should feel free to call me Bruce.
Secondly, I'm delighted that you loved Always October. As my 100th book, it holds a special place in my heart.
Thirdly, I think Never November is a brilliant idea for a title to a sequel. Sadly, right now it seems as if a sequel is unlikely, since my editor for OCTOBER has gone to a different publishing house, and the new editors do not seem to be interested in a follow-up. It's too bad, because I loved writing about Jake and Lily.
And, finally . . . SOOOO cool that you got to play Freya. She's a great character and I bet you had a lot of fun doing it!
Thanks for writing!
BC
Firstly, you should feel free to call me Bruce.
Secondly, I'm delighted that you loved Always October. As my 100th book, it holds a special place in my heart.
Thirdly, I think Never November is a brilliant idea for a title to a sequel. Sadly, right now it seems as if a sequel is unlikely, since my editor for OCTOBER has gone to a different publishing house, and the new editors do not seem to be interested in a follow-up. It's too bad, because I loved writing about Jake and Lily.
And, finally . . . SOOOO cool that you got to play Freya. She's a great character and I bet you had a lot of fun doing it!
Thanks for writing!
BC