SOFIA:
*Clears throat, puts on professional voice*
Thanks for agreeing to step outside of CINDERSKELLA to do this awesome interview given by the most awesome person. Ever. So, Chester…that’s an unusual name. What are you, like a chipmunk or something?
CHEDDAR:
The name’s NOT Chester. It’s Cheddar. C-H-E-D-D-A-R, Cheddar! The Living, always getting my name wrong.
SOFIA:
Hmmm…Okay. Well, give me just a second and…
*scribbling sounds as Sofia draws on paper*
SOFIA:
Tada! Do you look anything like THIS?
CHEDDAR:
*Flicks tail in disgust*
*silence...except for the chirping of crickets*
SOFIA:
I see you are stunned into speechlessness. This can only mean one thing…You totally look exactly like this. Nailed it! I should really think about a career as a professional artist. Okay, Cheddar, contain your enthusiasm and tell the readers a little about your world. A day in the life of…
CHEDDAR:
A day in the life of Cheddar? The Living! Always asking ridiculous questions. Don’t you know I’m DEAD? *Humpf* If you must know what I do in the Underworld, I spend my days in servitude. That's right. All I do is cater to this girl named Cindy and help transport her to the Underworld. Waste of time if you ask me. Oh that's right - no one ever asked me!! Mumble grumble, mumble, grumble.
SOFIA:
What issues do you have? I mean we all have some sort of issues—me not so much—but what is your role in the story and what made you so special that you were chosen out of all the other bazillions of mice in the world?
CHEDDAR:
Issues? My issue is this interview? Is it over yet?
*Twitches tail*
I’ll have you know I’m a very special skeleton mouse, thank you very much. The Living! Always making ridiculous assumptions.
SOFIA:
And your author people who call themselves Amie and Bethanie Borst…any suggestions, advice, or feedback you’d like to give them? Now's your chance to squeak up!
CHEDDAR:
The only intelligent thing these author people did was create me. If they’re smart they’ll dedicate an entire book to my story.
AMIE:
Not gonna happen, Cheddar. And stop being so rude to Sofia. She’s gracious enough to host us, the least you could do is be polite.
BETHANIE:
Maybe in the next life, Cheddar.
SOFIA:
You know, in my world, there’s an annoying girl named Mia. I wish I could ship her off without a return address. Do you have a Mia in your story? Who’s the super villain in CINDERSKELLA?
CHEDDAR:
I wish I could ship you off….
AMIE:
Cheddar, what did I just tell you about being rude?
BETHANIE:
You know, Cheddar, Cindy’s not the only one who can step on you…
SOFIA:
Speaking of stepping on...since you’re so small, it must be easy to hide. Do you ever secretly spy on anyone and accidentally overhear anything with your super huge ears?
CHEDDAR:
My ears aren’t huge! Have you forgotten? I’m a SKELETON. I don’t have ears!
SOFIA:
Skeleton ears. whatever. Why don't you list five reasons, for our readers, on why people should run out and read CINDERSKELLA?
CHEDDAR:
1- It involves me. I’m the greatest skeleton mouse that ever died.
2- It involves me.
3- Me.
4- Me.
5- Oh and bet you can’t guess what else. ME!
SOFIA:
Wow. Modest much? Last question-what is your favorite kind of cheese?
CHEDDAR:
*Glares* The Living! Always thinking they’re such a hoot.
SOFIA:
So, dear readers, this concludes the interview with the oh-so-charming, Chester. Be sure to check out all the fabbity fab info below on the book, the author people, and how you--yes YOU--could win a signed copy of CINDERSKELLA.
CINDERSKELLA goes something like this....
Cindy is just a normal eleven and three-quarter year-old. At least until she wakes up one night and finds out she’s dead. Well, she isn't technically dead—she just doesn't have any hair . . . or a nose . . . or skin. Yep—all bones, no body.
Human by day and skeleton by night, Cindy is definitely cursed. And because her mother recently died, Cindy has no one to turn to except a father who’s now scared of her and an evil stepmother who makes her do the housecleaning with a toothbrush. To make matters worse, the Spring Fling dance is approaching, and Ethan, the cutest boy in sixth grade, doesn’t seem to know Cindy exists. Of course, Cindy doesn’t think letting Ethan find out she’s part skeleton is the best way to introduce herself.
While facing such perils as pickled pig’s feet, a wacky fortune teller, and a few quick trips to the Underworld, Cindy’s determined to break the curse—even for a single night.
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Who are these author people, Amie & Bethanie Borst, that Cheddar speaks of?
Amie Borst still believes in unicorns, uses glitter whenever possible and accessorizes in pink. She enjoys eating chocolate while writing and keeps a well-stocked stash hidden away from her family. A native New Yorker she currently resides in Northern Virginia with her husband, three children and a cute dog named Lily. She wishes she had a hot-pink elevator with carnival lights to travel the world. But for now, her minivan will have to do.
Bethanie Borst is a spunky 13-year-old who is an avid archer with Olympic dreams, enjoys the outdoors, loves reading and is quick to make lasting friendships. When she is not writing, she swings on a star.
You can follow Amie and Bethanie on Facebook and find Amie at her Blog , Twitter, and Pinterest.
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