Fan Mail #168: Questions, Questions, Questions
Sunday, April 7th, 2013 Posted in Fan Mail, Jigsaw Jones, Uncategorized | 3 Comments »Again, I'm beginning a blog entry with an apology. I haven't been keeping up with it lately, after five years of consistent effort. I have a few excuses, but really, who cares? I am not giving up this blog, but I ...
Fan Mail #167: My New Favorite Reader of All Time (w/ Artwork!)
Friday, March 15th, 2013 Posted in Fan Mail, Jigsaw Jones | No Comments »Here's a sweet letter from a sweet letter-writer named Bridget. And, oh yes, she included original artwork that I can add to my Fabulous Gallery of Fame. My reply: Dear Bridget, Thank you so much for that lovely, well-written letter. I feel blessed ...
Jigsaw Jones Conquers Scotland, Vows: “Belgium’s Next!”
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013 Posted in Jigsaw Jones | No Comments »My apologies, friends and neighbors, for ignoring this blog. I have an excuse! I had ear surgery nine days ago and, well, it's not nearly as fun as it sounds. While the prognosis is good, the short-term result has been consistent dizziness. ...
Fan Mail Wednesday #165: Ah-choo!
Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 Posted in Fan Mail, Jigsaw Jones | 3 Comments »Here's a face no one could deny . . . I replied: Dear Jillian, Okay, before you get mad, first let me explain. I've had a cold all week. Sneezing and sniffling. So when I opened your letter, before I even read a ...
Fan Mail Wednesday #162
Thursday, December 20th, 2012 Posted in Fan Mail, Jigsaw Jones, School Visits | No Comments »I'm one of those people who doesn't feel particularly proud or accomplished, much more aware of what I haven't done -- and maybe can't ever do -- than what's already past. I know, I know. But that's just how I'm ...
Some Random Kid’s Petition: “Support a Jigsaw Jones movie!”
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 Posted in Around the Web, Jigsaw Jones, Uncategorized | 2 Comments »There's a kid somewhere in America named Daniel Van Ness. I don't know him from a hole in the head. But on November 7th, Daniel started a very important petition: Please have the 20th Century Fox company make a new movie ...
Fan Mail #159: Featuring Free Artwork!
Thursday, September 20th, 2012 Posted in Fan Mail, Jigsaw Jones | No Comments »Gander at this beauty from Canada . . . It came with a short, sweet note from Megan: Dear James Preller, I love your books "Jigsaw Jones," I love the mystery. My favourite part is how Jigsaw does not know who did it. ...
Fan Mail #158: Two Brothers Write, While One Writer Eats
Thursday, September 13th, 2012 Posted in Fan Mail, Jigsaw Jones | No Comments »I slacked off over the summer -- I admit it, people, and that's the first step to recovery -- so let's get back to chopping away at this pile of fan mail. Here's a combo pack, from two brothers . . ...
Fan Mail Wednesday #155: Cri-key!
Thursday, June 7th, 2012 Posted in Fan Mail, Jigsaw Jones | No Comments »Here's one from Connecticut, asking about one of my favorite books in the Jigsaw Jones series (which, once again, seems to be out of print). I'm grateful to all the classroom teachers and librarians who have helped keep these books alive ...
Fan Mail Wednesday #152: Featuring Artwork!
Thursday, May 17th, 2012 Posted in Fan Mail, Jigsaw Jones | No Comments »I like it when the letters include artwork. I replied: Dear Andrew, Hey, thanks for your typed letter, the terrific drawing, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Well played, young man! I’m glad you liked The Case of the Haunted Scarecrow. It has one of ...