Debbie Dadey, Children's Author - Debbie Talks to Kids

Monday June 29, 2009

Debbie on picnic Happy Monday morning! I've crossed three things off my summer list already-going on a picnic, reading a classic, and going to Hershey Park. Last weekend for Father's Day we went to Hershey Park and yesterday we went on a nice picnic and then my husband and kids went fishing. (I read and took pictures). I finished reading Catcher in the Rye. It's a grown-up book and rather strange if you ask me. I almost didn't want to finish it, but I kept waiting for it to get Debbie at Hershey Park really good. I was disappointed, but I must admit I still think about the character so maybe that's what the author intended. It's definitely a book for high school or beyond.
I've been working on a silly story . I challenged myself to write the silliest adventure story possible (even sillier than Slime Wars) and I'm having a lot of fun doing it. (It's so silly and nutty, I'm wondering what my editor will say). Maybe you'd like to give being silly a try this week. You might also like to write a story with me (check out my home page) Stay cool and be silly if at all possible, Debbie

Friday June 19, 2009

School's out! Is your school out yet? My kids have their last day today and they are excited. I hope you have a great summer. I hope you'll try writing with me or try your own Debbie Dadey rap. Two great guys tried their own-check it out on my writing page.
Noah, I'm so glad you liked the new Keyholders books. Yes, Amitav, The Other Side of Magic is out. Barbie and Maddie, hello to you. Brittany and Gabby, I sent out your autographed book plates. Jacob M., I hope your author project went well with Gargoyles Don't Drive School Buses. Alexa, good luck with your story. David, I'm glad you liked Howling at the Hauntlys. The next book I have coming out is called Inside the Magic. It's #3 in the Keyholder series. The story I am writing today is a silly, silly story. I'm having great fun with it. Madelyn, thanks for your great ideas. I'm glad you liked Mrs. Jeepers Batty Vacation. Enjoy your summer vacation! g2g, Debbie

Saturday June 13, 2009

Summer List!

    Every summer, my youngest son and I have a tradition. We make a summer list of all the things we want to do during the summer. They have to be realistic things that we could really do. It's amazing how many things we can do when we have a list, otherwise it seems like the summer zooms past and we forget to do everything we wanted. You might like to try it. Jot down at least 10 things you want to try this summer. Here's part of my list:
1. Go on a hike.
2. Go on a bike ride.
3. Finish a book with Marcia.
4. Do 100 sit-ups per day.
5. Go on a picnic.
6. Go to the ocean (I only live an hour away).
7. Go to Hershey Park.
8. Work on Natalie's notebook.
9. Read Catcher in the Rye.
10. Make a Mrs. Jeepers Summer Reading Camp
     Gabby, do you have things you want to do this summer? I'd be happy to send you and Brittany (and Johnny too) an autographed bookplate (they are just stickers that I sign and you can put in your book). You guys just have to snail mail me your address. Write me at 557 Broadway NY, NY 10012.
     Allison, my first book came out in 1990. Madelyn, your ideas were great. My fav is your Goblins don't play Volleyball!   Johnny, your ideas were very creative and funny too. Ashley, it's hard to get a story published, but there are places that publish kids stories. Your story sounds fun. I just finished a time-travel story too! Ashley, you might like to try sending your story to Highlights magazine (with your parent's permission, of course). You guys should definitely try writing with me this summer. And since Brenton wants to write about Robbers, that's what we're doing! ttyl, Debbie

Sunday June 7, 2009

     Wow, check out the cool new look of the Swamp Page and the new things on the Keyholders page. I like basketball, so of course I really like Luke's game. You might also like to print out the Keyholder character cards. I made them myself! Let me know what you think.
     Fatima, usually if I don't have a title for a story I reread the story and see if I can find some neat line or phrase that would make a good title. Check your story for something that would work. It's hard for me to know without knowing more about your story.
     Sophia, I'm glad you liked Cupid Doesn't Flip Hamburgers. No, Eddie's recipe in that book is definitely not real. That would be disgusting!
     Brenton from Australia, it's great to hear from you again. You gave me a great idea. What if we all wrote a story online this summer? So when I write a story, I always make a plan. We need to decide what should happen in the story. First, we need to brainstorm. I'll start us off on my homepage and you tell me what we should write about. Brenton, you and Brittany, can send me a bookplate for an autograph. It would be a lot easier than sending a book. Send it to me in care of Scholastic 557 Broadway NY, NY 10012. (Of course, I still want to go to Australia some day.) Brittany, I don't live in NY, but I'd love to see the ball drop in real life. Chioma, I'm glad you liked Werewolves Don't Go To Summer Camp. Stormie, there are 51 numbered Bailey School Kids books, but there are also Super Specials and Holiday specials that are a lot of fun. Dechymire, I'm glad you got my card and bookmark. Kailyn, thanks for your funny idea. Peyton, I think Mrs. Jeepers might just be a real vampire and some people think she bit Eddie in the hall, what do you think? Stephanie, what do you think of the name Roxy Wrong for your story?
     Kathryn, you sound like a fun librarian. And now to answer Kaylin, Sam, Kelly, Madison, Lexy, Samantha, and Noelle. Yes, I think there was a dragon in Dragons Don't Cook Pizza. Whew, I hope that doesn't make some of you mad. I hope you'll visit my homepage and let's write a story together this summer. g2g, Debbie

Monday June 1, 2009

Life is good. I'm feeling much better and the sun is Dracula the dragon shining! A big shout out to Morgan and Allie. Hope you're having a great day. Lawrence, my newest books are the first two in the Keyholder series, This Side of Magic and The Other Side of Magic. Katie, it's about three kids who find out they are the chosen Keyholders, the ones who have to keep the bad magic out of the real world. Luckily, they get a dragon, a unicorn, and a rat to help them. Which helper would you like?
      Nicole, I get ideas from everywhere, even from schools I visit. Emily, you have your librarian to thank for my visit. Andrew, I've written about 147 books. Sarah H., I am working on a book this summer with my friend Marcia. Anabel, I like Howie too! Isn't he cute? Lillia, I'm so glad you liked Werewolves Don't Run for President. Marina, you must be into werewolves too. I'd be happy to send you an autograph for Werewolves Don't Go To Summer Camp. Just sent me a bookplate and I'll autograph it.    Or if you don't have one, just send me a letter (and remind me that you want a bookplate) at Scholastic 557 Broadway NY, NY 10012 and I'll send you one you can stick in your book. Or if you live in NJ or close to it, you can come to meet me at a booksigning on Saturday. You might even win Dracula the dragon!
     Ryan, thanks for your funny idea. Yes, Alex, I did write Santa Claus Doesn't Mop Floors. It's one of my favorites. Camille and Nichole, stay cool. I'm so glad you like my books. Tristan, I'm curious. What's happening on June 10th, besides my son's birthday? Allison, you might like to check out my NEW writing page. Actually it's the same page, but it got a new link. I do plan on adding more things to it this summer, so if you have any suggestions let me know. Right now, it has some writing activities you 5th graders with fangs! might like to check out as well as some podcasts. Don't forget to scroll past the podcasts.
     Carly, the fangs were SO FUNNY!! I loved it. Your librarian is totally awesome. I bet you guys have a lot of fun together. You can check out more pictures of your school on my events page under May 29. In case you can't tell, all the fifth graders greeted me with a mouthful of fangs! Have a great end of the school year, Debbie

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