When a mysterious green gas crisis breaks wind, the Global Air Group (GAG) offers a million-dollar prize to the first person to discover the cause. Julius Caesar Brown dreams of winning the cash so he can pay off Jake the Snake, the blackmailing bully who threatens to ruin his chances with the cutest girl in fifth grade. But Julius can barely pass a math test, let alone solve an international scientific mystery. What he needs is money. Fast. His mom volunteers him to help the Zombie Lady. Yeah. The crazy woman down the street who every kid knows eats boys’ brains. But Miss Crabtree’s no zombie. And winning the million-dollar prize may not be as far-fetched as Julius once thought.
(Q) I think it’s pretty safe to say that most writers love reading. What are some of the books that influenced you the most? Subconsciously I was hugely influenced by all of Roald Dahl’s books, especially The BFG and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Anything you’d like to recommend? I recommend those books wholeheartedly!
(Q) What is your favorite part of the writing process? Drafting a new novel. What about it makes you love it? That moment when a wickedly funny idea pops into my big green head.
(Q) What’s your biggest pet-peeve when it comes to the writing world? The percentages. Such a small number of folks get published, and an even smaller number of books do really well. Does anything get under your skin and itch? My skin is super thick. Staying focused on the positive helps keep those pesky fleas away. ^_^
(Q) If you could meet any writer, living or dead, and pick their brain over coffee/tea/hot-chocolate, who would it be? John Grisham What would be your first question? What’s your best writing secret?
Ace has a question for all you lovely readers: If you woke up tomorrow and your gas was green, what would you do? ^_^
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Ha! I love this green alien's book! And if I woke up farting green gas, the first I would do is let one rip in my hubby's face (pay back for all the times he has stunk me out of a room)!
ReplyDeleteLOL!!! I think that's quite possibly the funniest thing I've heard all week! :)
DeleteKatie, you have to rip under the covers, pull them over his head, and leave him in there. ;)
DeleteGreen gas crisis in the bedroom!
DeleteAwesome interview, and that is one hilarious title! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's an awesome title, no doubt!!
DeleteOn behalf of Ace, who left the responsibility of "thank yous" up to me, we thank you!
DeleteI've been seeing the book around lately. It looks cute.
ReplyDeleteIt does :) It's been nice seeing Ace all over!
DeleteAnd Ace is cute, too, isn't he?
DeleteSO FUN!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWe are definitely having fun. ^_^
Deletelol, right? Okay, except for maybe the dutch-ovens. I can deal without those :)
DeleteLOL!
DeleteWhat a fun book! I need to get this one for my boys!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! I'd bet they'll love it :)
DeleteLet me know what your boys think, Christina. Do they have eReaders? If not, the print book will be out this fall. ^_^
DeleteHow fun! I love the title- it made me smile right away! The book sounds great and I will be checking it out in the fall (then I can share it with my students). :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome interview too! Meeting John Grisham would be cool!
I hope your students enjoy it too! Definitely would have been something I'd have gotten a kick out of as a kid :)
DeleteThanks. Ace and I hope your students will LOVE it. ^_^
ReplyDeleteOh, what a title, and quite an interview!
ReplyDeleteThat title is awesome, isn't it?? :)
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