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Your books about Gooney Bird Greene are so creative and original. Where do you get the inspiration and ideas for you Gooney Bird Greene books?

Lois Lowry She is the child I wished I could have been: outgoing, self-confident, a little outrageous. I was bright, like Gooney Bird, but very shy and probably boring.

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1. As a child growing up, who were some of the authors/writers that helped you to transcend as a writer? 2. Which non-conformist writer, if any, had the biggest effect on your non-conformist, futuristic writing style?

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Thank you for coming to Nerd HQ and promoting the film while helping raise money for Operation Smile. I was happy to attend your panel. How was your ComicCon experience?

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How do you chose the names of your characters?

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Your books about Gooney Bird Greene are so creative and original. Where do you get the inspiration and ideas for you Gooney Bird Greene books?

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1. As a child growing up, who were some of the authors/writers that helped you to transcend as a writer? 2. Which non-conformist writer, if any, had the biggest effect on your non-conformist, futuristic writing style?

Thank you for coming to Nerd HQ and promoting the film while helping raise money for Operation Smile. I was happy to attend your panel. How was your ComicCon experience?

How do you chose the names of your characters?

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