All The Write Stuff: Bubba and Squirt’s Shield of Athena

A Greek Goddess and a Mythical Monster!

Bubba and Squirt’s Shield of Athena

Bubba and Squirt Book 4

by Sherry Ellis

Genre: Middle Grade Fiction, Adventure

A Greek Goddess and a Mythical Monster!

When Bubba and Squirt travel through the mysterious vortex on a quest to save their father, they end up in Athens, Greece where they meet an old woman known as the Oracle of Delphi. Her intriguing riddles set them on a path that leads to the Netherworld, a place where danger lurks around every corner.

With the help of their new friends and some unlikely allies, they must defeat the monster that holds their father captive. Will they succeed or be trapped forever in the labyrinth of the Netherworld?

INTERVIEW

Can you, for those who don't know you already, tell something about yourself and how you became an author? I’ve always loved books and reading, but I never thought I’d be an author. Here’s how it happened: One night, when my son was about 3 months old, I was sitting with him in the rocking chair. A poem started going through my head. It was the beginning of my first book, That Baby Woke Me Up, AGAIN. Every time he woke me up, I’d add more to it. At the end of the week, I had the whole thing in my head. It probably would have stayed there. But I decided to share it with my three-year-old daughter. She said, “Mom, that’s a great story! You should get it published.” I took her advice, and here I am 20 years later, still writing.

Tell us something really interesting that's happened to you! When I was in college, I performed in Germany at a summer music festival. One evening, after a rehearsal, my American friend and I decided to walk back through the woods to our hotel. The director told us how to get there and said it shouldn’t take long. He didn’t tell us there were two paths. Being directionally challenged, I took the wrong one. My friend and I ended up miles from where we should’ve been. We thought we could retrace our steps and take the other path. But it was getting dark. So, what did we do? After walking a while, we pulled out our instruments in the middle of the Black Forest and serenaded the wild boars. Fun, but absolutely crazy! Long story short, we turned around yet again and found some nice people who ended up driving us back to our hotel. They didn’t speak English, so taking German in high school and college was probably the best decision I ever made. Otherwise, who knows if we would have ever gotten back!

Where were you born/grew up at? I was born in Parma, Ohio, a city just south of Cleveland. I spent most of my childhood years there but moved to Florida for a couple of years.

If you knew you'd die tomorrow, how would you spend your last day? Hmmm. Not a thing I’d like to think about. But I’d say after making sure all my affairs were in order, I’d like to spend it with my family, especially my kids. I like being out in nature, so I’d probably see if we could go hiking, have a picnic, and see a waterfall or two. And since I enjoy playing my viola, I’d probably like to play the Bach Chaconne one more time.

What kind of world ruler would you be? A kind, fair and benevolent one, I’d hope. That’s how I try to live my life, so it makes sense I’d rule that way.

How to find time to write as a parent? This isn’t something I have to deal with these days, but 20 years ago, when my kids were little, it was challenging! I remember taking my notebook and pencil to dance lessons and writing while my daughter was in the class.

Do you have a favorite movie? I like The Red Violin. Of course, I love the music in it. But since the story takes place in many countries and uses the languages of the countries, I find it extremely interesting. I like traveling and learning about the languages, history, and culture of a country so anything having to do with these things is right up my alley.

Which of your novels can you imagine made into a movie? I would love it if all of my Bubba and Squirt Adventure books were made into a movie or a television series for children. They’re so educational and “cinematic” as a reviewer from Readers Favorite once said.

As a writer, what would you choose as your mascot/avatar/spirit animal? The first that comes to mind is an owl. Owls seem rather scholarly. Since I love doing research and writing educational things, it seems appropriate.

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Book Trailer:

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About the Author

Sherry Ellis is an award-winning author and professional musician who plays and teaches the violin, viola, and piano. When she is not writing or engaged in musical activities, she can be found doing household chores, hiking, or exploring the world. Ellis has previously published Bubba and Squirt's Big Dig to China; Bubba and Squirt's Mayan Adventure; Don't Feed the Elephant; Ten Zany Birds; That Baby Woke Me Up, AGAIN; and That Mama is a Grouch. Ellis lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

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