Q1. Hello Ma’am, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hi I am Callie chapman, I am in 6th grade. I wrote my first book when I was 6 years old and in first grade. My favorite color is blue and my favorte food is spagetti. I live in Birmingham, Alabama. I have written four books. Glitter the Unicorn, Glitter the Unicorn goes to the Beach, Glitter the Unicorn goes to the Moon and Chandler The Best Unicorn Rider. I have a fourth Glitter the Unicorn book that I hope will be availble this fall. I donate all my prceeds to Children’s Hopsital for art supplies. I have donated $11,500. I plan to make another donation this fall for $8,500 bringing my total to $20,000. One things I have gotten to do since writing my books is speak to children at schools, teacher conventions and more. I like to share my message Dream Big! You are never to small to do big things.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Glitter The Unicorn’ book?
I was only six when I wrote Glitter the Unicorn. Challenges I faced when writing Glitter the Unicorn was spelling, being able to have a lot of details in each page and putting all my ideas on the pages. Sometimes my mom would have to ask how, describe what it looked like….and how did something happen. These questions helped me to stay on track and write a good story.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
Pinkalishious was my favorite book when I wrote Glitter the Unicorn . I would beg to read it every night.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
My grandparents house because when I go there my cousins are there and the whole family.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
When I have an idea for a book I will put my ideas in bullet points and put everything in order. I will then write the story. It helps when I draw pictures for each page. Sometimes this can help spark new ideas.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Glitter The Unicorn Goes To The Moon’ book?
About a month. I like to write the story. Then I will draw picture for my illustrator showing her what and how I would like each page to look. I will then put the story down and come back to it. I will usually then make things more clear, add more details and even change the story ending.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find your books to buy?
Amazon, OakieBees.com, and GlitterTheUnicorn.com
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the cover and the title of your books?
The titles are the adventures that Ellie and Glitter are doing in each book. The cover is a reflection of what they are doing on that adventure. My mom, my illustrator, and I usually save the cover for last. We look at all the pages and then come up with the best illustration for the book. It’s important for the cover to be exciting to lure you in.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I like to write thing that kids at a young age like to do and explore. I find it exciting to day dream and imagine different stories to tell.
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