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Bruce Hale

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A serious book addict, Bruce wanted to be a children's book author since he was in 4th grade (right after he got over wanting to be a pirate, Tarzan, and Daniel Boone). Today he's the author-illustrator of over 70 seriously funny books for kids, so some dreams do come true.

The Malted Falcon, one of his Chet Gecko Mysteries series, was an Edgar Award finalist, and Murder, My Tweet won a Little D Award for Juvenile Humor Writing. Bruce has written everything from picture books and easy readers, to graphic novels and novels.

Bruce's recent Monstertown Mysteries series blends horror and humor, based on his childhood love of monster movies. His other series include Class Pets, about the secret lives of classroom pets, and the forthcoming Outerspa
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Bruce Hale Josiah, it was a great honor to be chosen by Harpercollins and the Hoff Estate to continue Syd's work. I loved those stories myself, growing up. In ap…moreJosiah, it was a great honor to be chosen by Harpercollins and the Hoff Estate to continue Syd's work. I loved those stories myself, growing up. In approaching the new tales, I referred frequently to his original books to try to capture that whimsical spirit he had. That said, the books were written so long ago that that world has changed, oh, just a bit. I did my best to strike a balance between faithfulness and relevance. So far, I've gotten lots of great feedback from fans of the originals.(less)
Bruce Hale It's a three-way tie between: making a living creating stories, enjoying sharing those stories with kid readers, and being able to go to work in my PJ…moreIt's a three-way tie between: making a living creating stories, enjoying sharing those stories with kid readers, and being able to go to work in my PJs.(less)
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How do I make my characters sound different from each other?

Dear Writer Guy, I often get feedback that my characters sound the same (voice). What process do you recommend to build distinctions in each character’s voice? Thanks, Judy Dear Judy, At the root of it, this is first a matter of getting out of YOUR head and getting into your characters’ heads. Early on, all our characters might sound the same because we haven’t really worked…

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“First," said Ms. Johnson, "I want you to know that you are all winners,"

Why do grown-ups always say that? Duh,we know we're not all winners.”
Bruce Hale, Prince of Underwhere

“Sometimes the writing flows, sometimes it's like wading through concrete. But I keep showing up each day, whether the Muse joins me or not.”
Bruce Hale

“air." Jack scowled. His practice had really paid off—his whole face bunched up like a muscle-man's fist. Rocky and Bosco pushed up to standing. Rocky's brawny shoulders flexed like two”
Bruce Hale, Trouble Is My Beeswax: A Chet Gecko Mystery – A Funny Mystery Chapter Book About a Cheating Scandal at Elementary School for Kids

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