Nothing Special: Interview with Geoff Herbach

1.) Firstly, please describe Nothing Special using only nouns! 
Hamstring.  Bus.  Orchestra camp.  Grandpa.  Ocean.  Stingrays.  Tennis.  Sand.  Brother.  Cousin.  Airplane.  Frisbee.  Letter.  Girlfriend.

2.) Once upon a time you were an aspiring author with a draft of Stupid Fast. Now that a few of your books are out in the wild, is there anything about the process (from start to finish) that surprised you?

I think the big thing as that nothing has really changed.  Writers get this idea that the world will suddenly be overturned if they get published.  I’m so happy the books are out there, but I still have bills and my car breaks down and I overeat at Pagliais Pizza just like before.  The breadsticks are still delicious.  Life goes on!

3.) Have you had any notable "author" experiences? A cool event, a adorable fan, etc.

I get wickedly excellent emails from dudes who don’t like books, but like Stupid Fast (nothing pleases me more).  I love conferences and meeting with bloggers, librarians and teachers. The Austin Teen Book Fest was a highlight.  I was on a panel with David Levithan, Corey Whaley, Coe Booth, Melissa Walker and Varian Johnson and that’s a funny, excellent crew.  Just a joy-filled experience.

4.) What is the biggest lie you were told as a child?

That French fries are healthy.  We thought they were a vegetable.  I ate French fries for health reasons!  Can you believe that?  I think it Ronald McDonald was the guy lying to me.

5.) Who would win the fight: You versus Felton?

Oh, no doubt.  Felton could totally kill me. 

Thanks so much! Anything you'd like to add?

Hey, thanks for doing this!

Geoff

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