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Hi Judy! I'm so glad that you're visiting, and welcome to Random Buzzers! 

I loved all of your Fudge books, and Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, was one of my favorite books of all time, when I read it! In fact, I was going through my bookshelf yesterday, and happened to find my copies of Freckle Juice and Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret! I couldn't help but reread them, for the memories.

My question is, what was your inspiration for the plotlines of those books? (Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, and Freckle Juice)

Thanks! 

Posted Apr 13, 2009, 03:39:11 PM

OMJ, I remember when I was about 11 my older sister got me four of your books (Are You There God?  Its Me Margaret., Blubber, Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself, and Iggie's House).  My favorite was probably Blubber, followed closely by Starring Sally.  I haven't read them in a while, but they were definitely some of my favorite books at that age.

Posted Apr 19, 2009, 11:07:27 PM

Welcome, Judy! It's amazing to have you here!

I was wondering... what advice would you give those of us who want to be writers?

And do you find writing just as exciting now as you did when you began? 

Posted Apr 24, 2009, 02:09:55 PM

Hi Judy!

It's great that you're taking the time to come to this website.  I just wanted to say that "Freckle Juice" is my favorite book of yours.  It was so great.  I remember reading it when I was younger, and I loved it.

My question for you, is: What was your favorite book to write, and why.  

My other question is: Do you remember where you put your pencil?  You said "Just don’t ask where I put the keys or where I parked the car—two things I’ve never been able to remember."  I agree with that (except for the car part, as I can't drive )  but, I can never find my pencil either.  :D

Thanks!

~Anna

Posted Apr 24, 2009, 09:32:45 PM

Welcome Judy! I remember reading Tiger Eyes in fifth grade. We had thirty minutes of silent reading everyday and my teacher had that book on her shelf. At first I just needed something to read so I wasn't too conscious of what I would be getting into. I absolutely loved it---so much that I re-read it three times that year, which is a remarkable feat since I usually devour books too quickly to ever look back. Thank you for writing such amazing works.

Posted Apr 24, 2009, 10:12:05 PM

Hey Judy-what was your favorite book to write? Do you ever do signings?

Posted Apr 26, 2009, 11:47:35 AM

Welcome to our marvelous hive of literary lovers!

Posted Apr 26, 2009, 03:51:52 PM

Welcome Judy Blume! When I was younger I read all your books. You were my favorite author!  My favorite book that you have written is Forever.

I dont have any questions for you but am excited to see what you have to share with us during your visit!

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Inspiration -- well, I was a lot like Margaret when I was in 6th grade;  when my son (now grown) was a toddler he was something like Fudge, plus at that time I read a story in the paper about a real toddler who swallowed a pet turtle.  You know something I just thought of?  On my website:  www.judyblume.com, I've annotated every title -- so you can find out where I got the idea or inspiration for each of my books.  But really, it's mostly about imagination and observation.

And thanks for remembering so well!

Posted Apr 27, 2009, 11:54:00 AM

Is writing still exciting?  On a good day, YES!  But right now I'm at the very beginning of a first draft of a new book. I dread first drafts so there aren't many "good days."  It never gets any easier -- in fact, I think it's harder now.

Advice?  I try not to give much.  You write because you can't help yourself.  It's something that comes from deep inside.  It's a need we have.  Otherwise why would any of us do it?  But if this describes you, then don't ever let anyone discourage you!

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