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

Thursday January 28, 2021

Dear Ella, Aqua is definitely adventurous, but her older sister, Morgan, is not! That causes some problems. Yes, Morgan stutters a bit. In the pictures, she does not look Asian. Maybe Kiki's younger brother should come for a visit? Love your ideas. Have a great day, Debbie

Tuesday January 26, 2021

Dear Ella L, OOh, I do like Renee Kurilla's illustrations. They are fun and colorful. I will pass her name on to my editor. Thanks for the suggestion! Aqua will have her own group of merfriends, but the older Mermaid Tales merkids will be friends too. Rocky, Morgan and Kiki are the first ones they meet. (Morgan is actually Aqua's sister). Have a fintastic day, Debbie

Monday January 25, 2021

Dear Jonathan, I have so many favorites! Right now, I'm very partial to Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots.

Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots It was my first published book. I co-authored it with my friend, Marcia Thornton Jones. It's exciting that it's been optioned for a live TV series and in audio development, but I've also some other good news that I hope to be able to announce soon!
Ella L, I can't wait either! That's one of the hardest parts about being a traditional author. Usually it takes years before books come out. It takes time for good edits, finding an illustrator, and the illustrator's actual work, and then the publishing. As far as I know there hasn't been an illustrator selected yet. The art director and my editor will look at estatblished children's illustrators for work that they like. Any suggestions? I'm hoping there will be more Mermaid Tales (after #22) and that Aqua will be a part of the adventures. As with all publishing, it depends on the sales of the current books. Have a super fintastic week! Your friend, Debbie

Friday January 22, 2021

Danger in the Deep Blue Sea Dear Ella, Aqua is younger than Kiki so they probably wouldn't share a dorm room, but they do become friends in the second Mini Mermaid Tales book. In fact, Kiki teaches her to speak to dolphins. I'll tell you a secret, in Mermaid Tales #22 Kiki does get a new roommate.(Unless it is changed-both of those books don't come out unti next year). I'm glad you like Wanda. Pearl can be a stinker, but I like to think that deep deep down she is nice! Have a great weekend, Debbie

Thursday January 21, 2021

Dear Ella, Aqua will actually be featured in the Mermaids Don't Run Track second Mini Mermaid Tales book, but she'll be introduced in the first one (unless my editor wants to change things.)
My grandmother, Lillie Bailey, was an amazing seamstress. She even sewed Barbie doll clothes for me. Maybe I got a little bit of her talent! The Bailey School Kids books I wrote with Marcia T. Jones were named after my grandmother. Stay safe and wear a mask in public, Debbie

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