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Karma Wilson

Karma Wilson is the author of the bestselling BEAR books illustrated by Jane Chapman, ONE DAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BOG illustrated by Joan Rankin, and many other award-winning picture books. She lives with her family in Fortine, Montana. She can also... Read full bio

Author Revealed:
Q. How would you describe your life in only 8 words?
A. Family, country, reading, writing, seeking, finding, laughing, learning
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Revealing Questions
Q. How would you describe your life in only 8 words?
A. Family, country, reading, writing, seeking, finding, laughing, learning
Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." --C.S. Lewis
Q. How would you describe perfect happiness?
A. Hot coffee, good book or good company, and knowing my family is safe.
Q. What’s your greatest fear?
A. My children getting hurt/killed.
Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be?
A. Home.
Q. Which living person do you most admire?
A. I can't choose just one. I admire traits in many.
Q. What are your most overused words or phrases?
A. Awesome. Can you say "child of the eighties"?
Q. What do you regret most?
A. God knows. :)
Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?
A. Illustrating books.
Q. What is your greatest achievement?
A. My children.
Q. What’s your greatest flaw?
A. My temper.
Q. What’s your best quality?
A. Humor? Isn't this something others should answer?
Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be?
A. Myself.
Q. What trait is most noticeable about you?
A. My laugh is commented on most.
Q. Who is your favorite fictional hero?
A. Aslan
Q. Who is your favorite fictional villain?
A. Golem
Q. If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her?
A. C.S. Lewis. I would just say, "Your words made childhood bearable."
Q. What is your biggest pet peeve?
A. Books that talk down to children.
Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing?
A. Taking photographs.
Q. What’s your fantasy profession?
A. Being a children's author...oh wait!
Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you?
A. Humor, kindness, forgivness
Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be?
A. Sandwiches
Q. What are your 5 favorite songs?
A. I'd Like to Visit the Moon, Amazing Grace, How to Save a Life, Carry on My Wayward Son, Thanksgiving (George Winston), and Love Song