Writing a book

I love Shiloh! It is inspiring and a lovable book. Do you have any favorite parts in your book? I have a couple favorites! I like when Shiloh and Marty first meet. I also like when Shiloh gets hurt. That part made the book so interesting! One other part that I loved was when Marty was working for Judd at the end of the book. It really showed that Marty cared for Shiloh and would do absolutely anything to save him. I hope that Shiloh doesn’t get kidnapped by Judd and that Marty has to work for Judd all over again. I think part of the reason I love this book so much is because I love dogs. I don’t have any, but if I did I would get a Golden Retriever.

This book inspired me to be loyal and thoughtful of other people. I think that Marty is kind, loyal, smart, and crafty. Even if Marty lied a lot that doesn’t mean he is a bad person. He lied for a reason. I like Shiloh because he is smart and he loves Marty. Who is your favorite Character? I think that Shiloh would be one of the best dogs in the world. Now, who is your least favorite character? I think that I know who your least favorite character is. Is it Judd? Judd is my least favorite character because he mistreats dogs and kills deer out of season. I agree with Marty that dogs are like children and humans.

I think that it is so cool that you actually saw a dog that inspired you to write Shiloh. However, what gave you the idea of making Marty work for Judd and have to fight for Shiloh? Is it hard writing a book? I love reading books and sometimes writing short stories. I think that it is probably hard to write books sometimes, but at other times it is easier. What is the process of writing a book? All in all, your book is so loving and so fun!

I spend more time thinking about a story and working all the details out in my head than I do in the actual writing.  I just set out with the idea of being eleven years old, wanting to save a dog, having my parents against the idea, and having to deal with a man like Judd.  Interesting fact, if you’ve seen the movie:  I was there for part of the filming and met Scott Wilson, the actor who played Judd.  In real life, he is soft spoken and a very kind person.  I thought the movie turned out well, even though they changed some of the scenes.  You’ll enjoy the other three books too, I believe.