Ask the Author: John Walker Pattison
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John Walker Pattison
It would have to be Splodge City.............
“I remember when I visited the old town of Half a Potato, where Billy the Squid had been stealing candy from the local stores. Slash ‘The Fingers’ Garret who was at the time, the meanest sheriff around, came to me and asked me to squirt Billy the Squid.” Daniel was slightly amused and asked Papa, “Why did the sheriff ask you?” Papa didn't hesitate with an answer, “Sheriff Garret, stood six-foot-tall and dressed in denim jeans and a checked shirt. His long pointed nose was beneath his brown cowboy hat, above which were two glaring green eyes. Most often, Garret was unshaven, but this day his cheeks were as soft as a baby’s bottom.” Papa explained, before he continued, “You see Daniel, he had his fingers all bandaged up after he tripped over his shoelaces; fell into the dirt and a horse stood on his fingers.” Daniel laughed at such a thought. Papa raised his hand and said, “Garret knew no one, but no one was faster with a water pistol than Papa — so, I marched over to the Sarsaparilla Saloon and called Billy the Squid out...... (from 'The Fastest Water Pistol in Splodge City)
“I remember when I visited the old town of Half a Potato, where Billy the Squid had been stealing candy from the local stores. Slash ‘The Fingers’ Garret who was at the time, the meanest sheriff around, came to me and asked me to squirt Billy the Squid.” Daniel was slightly amused and asked Papa, “Why did the sheriff ask you?” Papa didn't hesitate with an answer, “Sheriff Garret, stood six-foot-tall and dressed in denim jeans and a checked shirt. His long pointed nose was beneath his brown cowboy hat, above which were two glaring green eyes. Most often, Garret was unshaven, but this day his cheeks were as soft as a baby’s bottom.” Papa explained, before he continued, “You see Daniel, he had his fingers all bandaged up after he tripped over his shoelaces; fell into the dirt and a horse stood on his fingers.” Daniel laughed at such a thought. Papa raised his hand and said, “Garret knew no one, but no one was faster with a water pistol than Papa — so, I marched over to the Sarsaparilla Saloon and called Billy the Squid out...... (from 'The Fastest Water Pistol in Splodge City)
John Walker Pattison
Great question — I guess my travels around the country with my rock band, the escapades, the trouble and of course the music.
John Walker Pattison
Wander off somewhere tranquil, sit alone, wonder at nature and hope the inspiration comes along. If it doesn't, then I have still enjoyed the solitude.
John Walker Pattison
At this moment in time, nothing specific as I am busy working on my next title; 'The Huckleberry Kingdom.'
John Walker Pattison
Influencing and delivering satisfaction and happiness to a child through my books.
John Walker Pattison
Perhaps pick up my camera, go for a long stroll to relax and the inspiration will return when it's good and ready.
John Walker Pattison
Go with your own instinct and perservere.
John Walker Pattison
Blenkinsop Blabbermouth and the Ghost of Captain Broderick McCaffery.
John Walker Pattison
Like all grandpa's, I can be just a tad elastic with the facts.
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