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

Monday November 10, 2008

     Hello on this lovely Monday morning. I just worked on a reworked outline for book 4 of the new Keyholders series. This is the fourth revsion of just the outline! I think we've got it right this time though. I woke up the other night with an idea for another book I want to write about Bridgett Butt, so I'm going to work on that outline next. (Bridgett's first book was The Worst Name in Third Grade.)
     Hi Lyndsey, how fun that you wrote your own BSK. I like the fairy idea. If you'd like me to read it, you can send it to me at Scholastic 557 Broadway New York, NY 10012. Hayley and Kelly, I wish that I could afford to send everyone free copies of my books, but since that isn't possible please ask your librarian to buy the books for your library or maybe since the holidays are coming up-you might ask for them as presents. My kids always get at least one good book from me for Christmas. Zane, I'm glad you liked Werewolves Don't Run For President. I must like werewolves alot-I've written several books about them, including Wolfmen Don't Hula Dance!
      Destiny, my third grade teacher definitely thought I talked too much. I got in trouble for talking way too much then. I do know one thing I like better than talking and that is writing, so I'd better get busy. ttyl, Debbie

Monday November 3, 2008

   Debbie Dadey Wow, do you want to win $500 for yourself and $10,000 for your school? The Letters about Literature program wants you to tell why you loved a book. Why was that book meaningful to you? I hope you'll write about one of my books and I hope you'll win! Click on the link above for how to participate (click on the entry form at the side) and good luck!  Be sure to ask your parents or teacher about it first.
     Kdreon, you might want to try the contest above. I'm so glad you like my books! Olivia, my crush is my wonderful husband Eric. He's a very very smart scientist. Lisa, I'm glad you liked The Bride of Bride of Frankenstein Doesn't Bake Cookies Frankenstein Doesn't Bake Cookies. I always wanted to eat cookies when I was writing that book! Lisa, tell your friends I said hello.
     Makayla, I'm writing a new series that will come out next April called Keyholders. Dora, I hope you have the best Christmas ever! Hi to Anuja! vote
     Don't forget to ask your parents to vote. ttyl, Debbie

Monday October 27, 2008

Are you ready for Halloween? We've already eaten one bag of Hallween candy, so I had to go buy more this morning. Of course, I also had to buy a Philly's shirt because I live near Philadelphia and I have to cheer for the Phillies to win the World Series tonight!
Hi Andy, I get ideas from everywhere-even the newspaper. Of course, my kids inspire me too. My daughter and I just recently wrote a story together in fact. We're hoping it will get published. I'm glad you liked Werewolves Don't Go To Summer Camp. I hope you'll check out Werewolves Don't Run for President.
Breia, I'm glad you loved Dracula Doesn't Drink Lemonade. Did you know that I love to drink lemonade? (Usually I drink water, but I also like Orange Crush!)
Caysie and Kienna, I'm so glad you liked the Bride of Frankenstein Doesn't Bake Cookies. Kienna, the easiest thing to do is to go to Amazon.com with your parent's permission and they have images there. I've linked the Frankenstein page for you. If that doesn't work, perhaps you should draw it yourself for fun. (That way you don't have to worry about those nasty copyright laws.)
Dora and Jasmin, you guys sound like great readers. Abbey, I hope you check out my book report page to help you with your report. One of my hobbies is scrapbooking. I have three children and three dogs and one sweet husband. A big Halloween hello to Brody. Allisen, I believe the minute hand and the second hand are the same thing. Ellie, it was nice visiting your school. Willie, I'm glad you liked Ghosts Don't Eat Potato Chips. Did you know that was the hardest BSK book to write? It took two years! Atharva, thanks for reading! Happy Halloween to everyone! brb, Debbie

Monday October 20, 2008

Can you believe it? I have a podcast! Go to http://www.debbiedadey.com/Swamp/TheWritingPage.php to listen by just rolling your cursor over the playlist or you can download it for free onto your I-pod. I plan to put readings from various books on there too. It's technology cool? William, you might like to try it out because in it I tell great ways to get ideas.

Emily, thanks for the funny title idea. Chase, best of luck with your writing. I hope you'll try out my new podcast too. If there's anything you'd like me to put on there, let me know.

Simra, I'm with you. I'd love to read all year long too. I'm sure your mother wants you to do other things as well, but the great thing about reading is that it's the best way for kids to be successful at school. You can also tell your mom you are building vocabulary and comprehension skills!

Caleb, how cool is it that you wrote. Thanks! Dora, how fun that you and Eddie have the same birthday. I hope you'll like Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots. Angel, you're the best!

Anne, my birthday is May 18th. I hope your class with check out my upcoming author-of-the month bulletin board in the teacher section. Becky, I love Becky Dadey too!

Harper, how cool to be named after the famous author of To Kill A Mockingbird. Yes, I do love to write. I like dragons too. You may know I've written some books about them, like Dragons Don't Cook Pizza. Do you know the others?

Brenton, no word yet about Bridgett. Ryan, what a bummer to read a whole book and find the end missing. Here's the lowdown on the end of Cyclops Doesn't Roller Skate:

Principal Davis announces that Doctor Polly is finished checking everyone's eyes and that now everyone has to wear knee pads and helmets. The kids are sitting in Burger Doodle having shakes when Dr. Polly skates by wearing a helmet.
"I guess we were silly to think he was a one-eyed monster, " Lisa said.
Melody giggled, "After all, a Cyclops doesn't roller-skate."
But then Eddie ends up spitting milkshake everywhere when he sees the front of Dr. Polly's yellow helmet. Right in the middle is a bright light that looks exactly like an eyeball!
ttyl, Debbie

Monday October 13, 2008

Have you ever gotten in trouble by accident? Let me know about it and maybe I can use it in the new book I'm working on.

Hi Sophie, Howie and Liza are friends. But in Cupid Doesn't Flip Hamburgers love is in the air! Simra, I'm so glad you like my books. Perhaps you'll be in a upcoming book. Emily, so good to hear from you again. Is your pug a puppy?

HungJoon, good luck with your report. You can find out a lot about me on the About me Page. There are more pictures there too (in the photo album) and a new author of the month bulletin board kit might be helpful too (that's coming soon to the teacher's page.) Here's some answers for your questions. 1. How do you get your ideas for books? Ideas come from everywhere-even the newspaper! 2. How many books have you written for children? About 147 3. How long does it take to write a book? Different amounts of time. The longest was 8 years. 4. What is your favorite book that you have written? I have so many! The Worst Name in Third Grade is one. 5. Did you like stories like these when you were a child? Yes, I've always liked stories about friendship and funny stories. 6. Did you like writing a book when you were a child? I didn't really write much as a kid because I didn't know about it! My teachers never had us do it much, but I did (and still do) love to read.

Haunted Greetings to Osama and Trent. Aren't goblins stories perfect for this time of year? Osama, I'm glad you like Goblins Don't Play Video Games. Hope you'll check Aliens Don't Carve Jack-o-Lanterns. My daughter's picture is on page 62. take care and bgr8ful, Debbie

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