I am available for school and library visits, both real and virtual (via Zoom). Write to me at Chris@christopherhealy.com for rates.
Here’s a basic rundown of what I like to do for an in-person visit:
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• Discuss my journey from “kid who likes to make up stories” to “professional author,” including some talk about the writing process.
• Talk about my books—how I came up with the ideas, how I created characters and crafted plots.
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• “Writing in Layers”—Using story creation techniques I just discussed, the students and I will write a short story of our own.
• Explain how kids can use the “Layers” technique as a writing exercise at home, or a revision tool for schoolwork. (Teachers tend to like this one.)
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• Q&A: Ask me anything! I’ll answer anything that doesn’t stray too far beyond the borders of appropriateness.
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Here’s what I can do for Zoom visits:
• Basic intro of myself and my books
• Discussion of the writing process
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• “How books are made.”
• Possible cameo appearance by my dog
• Q&A (the best part, really)
And if you’re still not sold, take a gander at this article from New Jersey’s Town Journal newspaper:
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Does it cost to have you come to schools or do zoom meetings?
Have you been to Idaho you should totally come to Idaho Falls Idaho for a book signing!!!
I have not been to Idaho, but I’d love to visit someday.
It’s so cool we have so many sights to see such as Shoshone Falls, Craters of the Moon, City of Rocks, Lava Hot Springs, Mesa Falls, Sawtooth National Recreation area, McCall, Boise River Greenbelt, Old Idaho penitentiary, Hells Canyon, Couer d’Alene Lake, Silverwood Theme Park, Sandpoint and Lake Pend Oreille, and so much more! It’s totally worth visiting, it’s beautiful, and you would love it, you really should come sometime!!!!!