Author John David Anderson
John David Anderson dropped by to chat with me about the cover illustration for Ms. Bixby's Last Day, pizza, Mr. Holland's Opus, and cheesecake. (What a variety of topics, eh?) I wrote the words in orange, and he wrote the words in black. Thank you, John!
Ms. Bixby's Last Day tells the story of three boys and their epic quest to give their teacher the last day she deserves, even if it means skipping school, acquiring rare and illusive treasures, battling cash-snatching thieves, hiding from over-protective sisters, confronting mysterious and creepy booksellers, and giving each other a hard time. It’s a journey that tests their friendship and reveals, through each boy’s perspective, the impact one teacher can have. It’s like Stand By Me, Mr. Holland’s Opus, and the Holy Grail myth all rolled into one. With more humor. And french fries.
On June 21, 2016, people all across the country will probably order pizza for
dinner. I feel safe saying this. Also I will probably see/hear 85 messages
telling me who I should vote for for President. Oh, and I will be fortunate
enough to see my fourth book with Walden Pond Press hit the shelves. Anyone who
forgoes ordering pizza and buys a copy of Ms.
Bixby’s Last Day instead will be treated (I hope) to a hilarious, yet
poignant coming-of-age story that will be sure to make them go out and eat
cheesecake. Which is probably better than eating pizza (it’s really not), and
is certainly better than eating my book (though I hope readers devour it
anyway).
Walden Pond Press is the best boss I could ever hope to have. The people who work
there—who helped me nurture Bixby
from its infancy and shape it into something I’m heart-breakingly proud of—love
what they do and have made it their mission to get good books into the hands of
eager readers. That’s a noble quest, I think, and I’m just thankful to be a
part of it.
And because that’s a cheesy way to end an interview, I’m also
thankful for pizza. And cheesecake. Which, I suppose, is a doubly cheesy way to
end.

John David Anderson is the author of Sidekicked and Minion. A dedicated root beer connoisseur and chocolate fiend, he lives with his wife, two kids, and perpetually whiny cat in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Can't wait to read Ms. Bixby's Last Day - sounds intriguing. :)
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