Friday, November 15, 2013

 I've created this site so that we can talk. Please feel free to ask me any questions or leave any comments. I hope you enjoyed reading "Remembering Kaylee Cooper."

Looking forward to chatting with you,

Chris Francis
www.francisart.com






148 comments:

  1. Are you making another book?

    How did you get inspired to become a writer?

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    1. I am making a sequel right now :)
      I got inspired to write simply because I would rather create my own stories than read other people's stories.

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    3. I can't wait to read the sequel. I loved "Remembering Kaylee Cooper

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    4. luv this book

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  2. Why did you make it about ghost?
    Why did Kaylee have to leave to the afterlife?
    Do you believe in ghost?

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    1. I have always been interested ghosts and whether they are real or not. I believe there is something out there...what do you thin? Do you believe in ghosts?

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    2. Of course I do, I love ghost and I hope you keep on writing more because I loved Remembering Kaylee Cooper!

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  3. I thought this reading was very interesting and I really liked the story line. :)

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  4. I have 3 questions for you.
    1.Why did you create this book?
    2. How did you think of the afterlife?
    3.How did you think of the characters, such as names, what they look like?

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    1. I created this book because it was a natural follow up to the previous story I wrote. I live writing about the unknown and the characters are inspired by people I know :)

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  5. Is the white cat Amber #whitecatfordayz

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    1. Great question and neat idea. No, the white cat is from the prequel, "Respecting Mr. Ravi"

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  6. Why did you choose to make this story about a ghost?
    Do you believe in the afterlife?
    Who is your most favourite character in your book?

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    1. I've always been interested in ghosts. Not sure about the afterlife...but it would be cool if it existed. My favourite character is Alex...who was yours?

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    2. The white cat #whitecatsfordayz

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  7. When did Maddie die I'm confused #:P

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  8. Was Maddie murdered by the crazy mental parents of Kaylee

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    1. Nope. She died in the storm ....the night she went to the house.

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  9. Why did Kaylee seperate from her parents?

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    1. As mentioned in the story, she ran out of the house because of the fire. Her and her sister were able to fit through the window...but her parents never escaped and died in the fire.

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  10. Dear Christopher Francis who was the woman in the window in the attic near the light?

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  11. Chris Francis I think you are cool. :)

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  12. I have a couple questions for you.
    1. How did you come up with the character names?
    2. Are you planning on writing other stories?

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    1. Character names were inspired by real people in my life and yes, I'm writing more stories all the time :)

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    1. Hi Bob kjimmy joe tim bob carllllllll how are you ?

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    2. great book i love it, i really love the store only 1 question, did anything like this ever happen to you, in personal experience

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  14. I have a few questions for you:
    1. When did Maddy die?
    2. Do you believe in life after death?
    3. Which character are you most like?

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    1. Maddy died during the storm.
      I don't know if I believe in life after death, but I believe there is something out there beyond the living world :)
      I like Alex the most. What about you?

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    2. I like 3, Kaylee, Daisy and Maddy!

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  15. Good morning,

    Today I have 2 questions for you that I am interested in discovering your responses.
    Did any characters in your thrilling, mysterious story surprise or shock you? Why and how?
    Did you receive any character or plot ideas from events in your life? What events?

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    1. None of the characters surprised me...because I created the characters :)
      Your second question is great...yes, there were some people in my life who helped inspire the characters and when we had a big tornado hit Orangeville and Milton a few years back I was inspired to write a story about the events.

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  16. how did you come up with the topic and the names for your story?

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    1. I love reading about ghosts, and the characters were inspired by people I know in my childhood

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  17. How did you come up with the Idea and character names for your stories?

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    1. The characters and stories are based on events and people from my childhood

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  18. what made you want to write this story?
    how long did it take you to write the story?
    what are your beliefs towards ghosts?

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    1. I created this story based on a character from my previous story. The story took about 9 months to write. And...ghosts. Yes, I do believe. Do you?

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  19. Yoh
    1. Why did you write this book??
    2. Were any plots or scenes inspired by real life events?
    3. What is your favourite part about the book?
    4. How did you get the story into the Burlington Post???
    5.Are you from burlington if not where are you from?
    So ya thats it Bai!

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    1. I wrote this story because I'm interested in ghosts and it was a continuation from my previous book. Yes, the plot was inspired by some real life events. My favourite part of the story...is the whole story!! ha ha. What is yours?
      I am from Burlington...but born in Australia.

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  20. i have a few questions for you:
    1:why did u make amber the cat?
    2:when did maddy die and how did she become a ghost?
    3:why did u make that ending for your story?
    thank you:)

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    1. Amber isn't the cat.
      Maddy died in the storm.
      The ending was written to add mystery....

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  21. i loved your book it was amazing it was interesting and detailed
    i have a couple of questions
    1:do you believe in ghosts?
    2:do you have any connections with this book?
    3:will you be making another book like this?

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    1. I sorta believe in ghosts. Do you?
      What do you mean by connections to the book? If you mean, is it based on past experiences...then yes.
      I am making the sequel right now :)

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  22. Hi, I really like you books. I love the mystery that kept me guessing until the end!!��

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  23. Why did you make Madelyn die in the story and how did she die? -- from Malina (Ms. Litt signed in for me :)

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    1. I thought that having Madelyn die would help explain why she knew so much about Kaylee and the afterlife :)

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  24. I really liked your story!
    I have a couple questions:
    1. do you believe in ghosts?
    2. Do you believe in life after death?
    3. was the woman in the window Kaylee's mom?
    4. When did you become a writer?
    5. Do you illustrate your stories?

    Thank you!!!!

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    1. I do believe in ghosts...to a degree.
      I'm not sure about life after death...but if ghosts are real...than there some sort of life after death.
      Yes, the woman was Kaylee's mom.
      I became a writer in 2010 when I finished my first short story.
      Yes, I do illustrate my stories as well.

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  25. Hi Mr.Francis 1 have 3 questions
    1. What inspired you to start writing stories?
    2.Will you ever make movies about all your stories?
    3.Will you ever make a short story or show about Alex's after life Project?

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    1. I always wanted to write my own stories rather than read them.
      Not sure about a movie...it depends if my agent can find a film company interested.
      Not sure about your 3rd question....but good idea.

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  26. hello!
    i have a few questions about this book:)
    1. how did Maddy die?
    2. how did you come up with all the names for all the characters?
    3. what was the most difficult part about writing this story?
    i really enjoyed reading this book!
    it was very interesting:)

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    1. Maddy died in the storm.
      Characters are based on my childhood.
      Most difficult part was the editing :)

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  27. Was it hard to write a story about Ghosts?I think it is an interesting subject resurrection and all and travelling through thousands of world and 10000 lifetimes and all so i think it must have been hard to think of a subject.I personally think you did a great book and it was a real shocker it made me wanna to keep reading and not give up on the story.How did you think of the names and all of the outfits in the pictures and their size and weight.I have one more question.Why did Alex get bullied by Damian Dermite then 1 chapter later Damian Dermite scared them but isn't bullying at the school enough?Alex is already going through enough trouble with Kaylee Cooper and being scared of talking to Daisy(cause he LOVES her)(which you know because you wrote the book)Thanks for your time

    Da Rilster

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    1. Glad you liked the story.
      Bullying is an important subject to address, so I thought it was important to include it in the story.

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  28. hi, I really enjoyed your book!! It was very interesting an mysterious!! i loved how at the end of every chapter you'd leave me wondering and waiting to read the next chapter.
    Great job!

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  29. Is the white cat Kaylee's pet?
    How does Daisy know so much about the tv and what it does?
    I love your book!

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    1. No, the cat belongs to a character from the prequel "Respecting Mr. Ravi"

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  30. i've read respecting mr.ravi and wow with this book and that book i can see how much imagination and detication you have to writing

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  31. Hi! I have a few questions about your book
    1. How did you decide on Kaylee's name?
    2. How and when did Maddy die?
    3. Is there going to be another book?
    I really enjoyed reading your book!

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    1. I taught a student named Kaylee who reminds me of this character.
      Maddy died in the storm.
      Yes, there will be a sequel :)

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  32. how did you come up with the character names??????

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  33. why did you wright it about kaylee and how did maddy die

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    1. Kaylee reminds me of a student I used to teach.
      Maddy died so that she could have an understanding of what is happening to Kaylee

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  34. I have some ?'s how did maddy die what is your favorite character?

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    1. Maddy died in the storm.
      My favourite character is Alex.

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  35. HI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  36. ?'s how did maddy die and who is your favorite character

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    1. Maddy died in the storm.
      My favourite character is Alex :)
      Who is yours?

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  37. why did you make the story about kaylee and how does maddy die

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    1. Kaylee reminds me of a student I used to teach.
      Maddy died in the storm.

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  38. I have 3 questions for you.
    1.why did you write remembering Kaylee cooper??
    2. were you inspire by a different book or did you write kaylee cooper from scratch???
    3. what genre do you write??
    thanks!! :) :)

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    1. I wrote the story because my imagination runs WILD sometimes :)

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  39. hi
    y does maddi have to die i loved her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  40. does Maddy see Kaylee in the after-life? what is alexs report on the after-life

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  41. can Maddy see kaylee
    what is alex report on the after life

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  42. hi
    brad
    i was wondrering...if u get stories from ur every day life??????

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  43. hi my name is rhiannon and i have a few questions for you

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  44. I have 4 questions for you:
    1. Are you going to turn any of your stories into tv shows of movies?
    2. Did you connect with any characters in this book? If so who?
    3. Who is your favourite character in this book?
    4. Did you have any inspiration well writing this book?

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    1. If I can, i'll turn them into movies :)
      I connected with Alex
      Alex is my favourite character
      Yes...my inspiration was from the people in my life and experiences I have had in the past :)

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  45. hi my name is rhiannon and i have a few questions for you

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  46. I have 4 questions for you:
    1. Are you going to turn any of your stories into tv shows of movies?
    2. Did you connect with any characters in this book? If so who?
    3. Who is your favourite character in this book?
    4. Did you have any inspiration well writing this book?

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  47. why did you wright this about kaylee and how did maddy die

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  48. Am I your favourite person in the world??????

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  49. hi im julia and i was wondering what was like to write the story Remembering Kaylee Cooper?

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  50. I have some questions to ask so can you answer them?
    1.How did Madelyn die?
    2.When did the school find out that Alex and Daisy?
    3.How long have you been writing?

    Great book

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  51. Hiiiii I have 3-5 questions for you
    Why did you want to publish Remembering Kaylee Cooper???
    Did you need Kaylee to leave???
    Did Alex and Daisy date???
    Will there be a sequel soon???
    Were other people able to see maddy???

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    1. - Because I wanted to share my stories
      - No...Kaylee could have stayed I suppose
      - Alex and Daisy might date in the sequel
      - Yes
      - Yes, everyone could see Maddy because she was farther away from the afterlife than Kaylee

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  52. Hi there:) I have two questions for you; How did you come up with Kaylee Cooper in the first place? How did Maddy die? Also, I have read a lot of your books, and they are awesome!

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    1. Kaylee is based on a student I used to teach.
      Maddy died in the storm.
      What other books have you read?

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  53. I have 2 questions
    1. Who inspired you to right books?
    2. How did Maddy die?

    Please Reply :)

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  54. Not sure if anyone inspired me...
    Maddy died in the storm :)

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  55. I have 3 questions for you:
    1.How many book have you published?
    2.What is your favroite genre?
    3.What was the first book you published

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    1. I have 5 published in the Newspapers in Education series and this one "Remembering Kaylee Cooper" will be published as a novel this fall.

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  56. Christopher Francis, do you plan on making the sequel about Kaylee and the afterlife?

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    1. I'm working on the sequel, but its more about what happens to Alex after Kaylee leaves.

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  57. Hi! I want know these 3 questions
    1.How did Kaylee's house set on fire?
    2.What inspired you to become a author?
    3.How did Maddie die?
    Thanks and I hope you reply!

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    1. Candles lit from New Years Eve
      I like to write more than read
      Maddy died in the storm :)

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  58. Hi Chris,
    I loved Kaylee Cooper. I have a question for you please. Who is your favourite character from the story. Mine is Alex.
    Thanks,
    Nick

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  59. Hi Chris Francis, I loved Remembering Kaylee Cooper . I loved the whole mystery part of it . I had no idea that Maddy was a ghost . Also that Amber was her sister and her best friend . But the only thing that I didnt like was how slow the beginning was. I found that I was finally getting into it until the middle . Maybe when you write the sequel you can pick it up a little . Other than that I loved it and I'm exited for the next book ! I was wondering where you got the whole story idea from ? Its very unique and I hope to talk to you soon.

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  60. I really enjoyed you book it was very interesting, a bit confusing but I loved the characters. I have a few question
    How did Maddy die?
    Who's white cat were they always seeing?
    Was anyone else ghosts if so who?

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    1. Sorry it was confusing. What parts?
      Maddy died in the storm
      The white cat is from the previous story
      No one else were ghosts :)

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    2. Just the end when he was writing about it but I really liked the book other than that. Especially the mysteries in it

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  61. Hi Chris Francis I am a fan of your book kaylee cooper I really loved how there was so many interesting elements and I also loved the mystery I was very surprised when I read the last chapter and figured out that Alex wrote the whole story!!!!!! I just have one question when and how did Maddy May feather die ?????

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  62. Hi Chris Francis, my name is Ridhima and my class just finished reading Remembering Kaylee Cooper. It was a really good story and I can't wait for the sequel! I wanted to ask you a couple of questions. First I wanted to ask you how long did it take you to write it (Remembering Kaylee Cooper) and how did you get the idea of the story. And second I wanted to ask how did maddy die and what happened to her in the end?

    Thanks

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  63. Hi Chris!
    I have 2 questions. One, why did you call the story Remembering Kaylee Cooper? Second, why did you add the white cat when some people (including me) didn't read Respecting Mr. Ravi?
    Thanks!

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    1. The story is about how Alex remembers Kaylee Cooper and wants to keep her alive in his memory.
      The white cat acted as a guiding light...like an angel.

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  64. Hello! I have some questions
    1 When is the sequel coming out
    2 How did Matie die
    3 Where did you get the idea of making this book
    Thank you

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  65. Hi Chris Francis I loved the story! I have a few questions to ask. What inspired you to create Kaylee Cooper? As well as for the sequel, can there be further insight on Madelyn's death? Thanks ;)

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    1. Maddy died in the storm...but i like your thinking. Perhaps I should write a story about Maddy :)

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  66. Where did you get the idea of remembering Kaylee cooper

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  67. Hi my name is Lauren and my class just finished reading remembering Kaylee cooper. In my opinion I thought it was amazing! Also I have some questions about your book.
    1 when is the sequel coming out ?
    2 why did Kaylee think that Amber was her best friend ?
    3 how did Maddy die
    4 how did you deside on the title ?
    I would've never thought that Alex wrote the book!
    I really like your book ,can't wait till I read the sequel!

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    1. I'm half way finished the sequel...maybe I can get it out by next year.
      Kaylee thought Amber was her friend because she was so wrapped up in her own world that nothing else around her made sense. She had forgotten about her family...and just assumed Amber was her friend.
      Maddy died in the storm.
      The title is based on Alex wanting to remember Kaylee and keep her alive in his memory.
      Glad you liked it :)

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  68. Hi, I have a couple of Questions fo you.

    1) How did Kaylee die?
    2) was it hard to make the story?

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    1. Kaylee froze to death when she escaped from the fire.
      It was hard to write the story..yes :)

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  69. Hi Chris,
    My class loved your story in the newspaper. We were a bit disappointed when it ended. We can't wait for the sequel :)

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  70. What made you make more stories

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  71. Hi Chris ,
    I really loved your book it had a lot of mysteries and adventures but
    I have a few questions
    1. How did Maddy die
    2. What made you inspired to start writing
    3. Do you also draw the pictures too ?

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    1. Maddy died in the storm.
      I'm not sure entirely sure what inspired me...I just would rather write than read.
      Yes, I illustrated the book as well :)

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  72. Hi mr. Francis
    My name is Isabelle, just want to say that I adore your book "Remembering Kaylee Cooper "! I loved the part when at the end when Alex finally found out that the ghost that was his friend turned out to be Maddy.Anyway I have a few questions for you about the book and I hope you can answer them

    1) how did Maddy die?

    2) why did you pick the name Kaylee Cooper

    3) when is the new sequel coming out.... So exited to read it

    It was nice talking to you
    From Isabelle

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    1. Thanks for the message.
      Maddy died in the storm.
      I picked Kaylee Cooper, because it's the name of a girl I used to teach.
      The sequel should be coming out next year :)

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