Ask the Author: Stuart Gibbs
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Stuart Gibbs
I try to travel abroad at least once a year, if I can.
Stuart Gibbs
You can find the answer to that question here:
https://stuartgibbs.com/about/
https://stuartgibbs.com/about/
Stuart Gibbs
When I was in college, I studied field biology and worked at a zoo. I got the idea that it would be fun to do a behind-the-scenes story at a zoo that had lots of fun animal facts as well.
Stuart Gibbs
I find enjoyment in all the aspects of writing (although it is not really much of a team job). Getting comments from happy readers is always a bit of icing on the cake though.
Stuart Gibbs
You might be aware of this, but many people are not, and I felt like explaining the differences in family names would have been confusing -- given that it is not always done.)
Stuart Gibbs
Erica's family is from the Washington DC area. Baltimore was just part of her cover.
Stuart Gibbs
I don't know how many books there will be in the series, but the next one will be out sometime in fall of 2026. I always post updates on upcoming books on my website at www.stuartgibbs.com.
Stuart Gibbs
I answer these questions personally.
Stuart Gibbs
In n Out. By far.
Stuart Gibbs
I don't have a favorite of my series. I write all those different series because I enjoy writing them all. The stories of all the series' inspirations can be found on my FAQ page at stuartgibbs.com
Stuart Gibbs
I don't know a single author who would say that they were their own favorite author. I have many favorites including Ellen Raskin, Donald J Sobel, Roald Dahl, Shel Silverstein, Douglas Adams, Michael Crichton, Carl Hiaasen, James Ponti, Gordon Korman, Sarah Mlynowski, Karina yan Glaser and Christina Soontornvat.
Stuart Gibbs
I wanted an extremely good student at the school and figured that the only reason someone would be so good at spycraft at such a young age would be if it was the family business.
Stuart Gibbs
I have visited 39 countries and 49 US states.
Stuart Gibbs
James Ponti is one of my favorite authors as well. Framed is a wonderful book. I would also recommend Ellen Raskin, Roald Dahl and Shel Silverstein.
Stuart Gibbs
My favorite books when I was a teen were The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams and Congo by Michael Crichton
Stuart Gibbs
I have considered showing Ben or his friends experiencing some sort of PTSD but felt that wouldn't really fit with the vibe of the series.
Stuart Gibbs
That is based on several different miniature golf course / arcades. Many of them tend to have a similar look.
Stuart Gibbs
I prefer board games. Like Carcassonne or Jamaica or Anomia.
Stuart Gibbs
I'm originally from Philadelphia. So you can work out my favorite teams.
Stuart Gibbs
You are asking about Spy Ski School? That identity is merely to have Erica pretend to be someone markedly different than her actual self. It is in no way a statement on popularity or status.
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