keeping it stealthy
I’ve been doing this secret agent character thing for about ten years now and sometimes I forget how fun it is. At times it’s been a thorn in my side because it didn’t always match up with who I am. I’m a mom, I’m a graphic artist/illustrator, what does spying have to do with that? Why didn’t I pick another name for my blog? But that is what I picked way back then and now I’m known for it. It would be a shame to abandon a brand that I’ve by default worked at for so long.
So when my neighbor stopped by with two pairs of “secret agent” glasses that she picked up at the local dollar store, I saw a glimpse of how fun this secret agent gig is for other people. It dawned on me that I really should just get into it already. In fact, now that I’m getting ready to launch a book tour and I going to visit some kindergarten classrooms and possibly a home for children (all while in costume) I should embrace this character more than ever. So I am. I’m buying a trench coat. I’m stocking up on glasses and I’m digging out my spy boots from the back of the closet.
Keep your eyes peeled. You might just spy me spying on you in the near future.
What I’m really thinking is, why did I have to go and ugly-up that super cute picture of some micro-spies?
They’re so into the spy thing. It kills me.
Which brings me to my next book: Numbers! I’m slower than molasses in January but I am actually starting on it.
I think I’m going to need help on it. Are there any techie geeks (and I say that in admiration, not jest) out there who would like to help me with my research? I will include you in my end notes! Email me.
Over and out.
11 Comments
nicole @ deliajude
you are possibly the most clever spy i know.
grandma sue
don’t forget your spy tablet and pen and secret code
gr gramma
a flashlight of course, baggies for evidence, umbrella…it might rain, also a weapon, rubber gloves, peanutbutter and jelly sandwich in your pocket…you might get hungry, a water jug over your shoulder, charcoal and chalk to outline bodies, etc., that handy-dandy camera slung around your neck, your cell phone or walkie-talkie, home base radio communication.
Ami
I’m not sure if this is what you had in mind, but my 10yo daughter and her friend, a 9yo boy, play “Spies” ALL THE TIME and could totally help you out coming up with cool things that might be in a spy’s bag.
Ami
Also, my husband is a techie geek dude. He works for InformIT.com and loves ThinkGeek.com.
Susie
Love!
Stacy
Please come to Las Vegas or Henderson, NV on your book tour!!!
kecia
umbrella project:
http://main.stylelist.com/2011/05/24/diy-project-striped-umbrella/
anj
I love the secret agent / spy theme. My 6yo and I are still into it.. after watching Spy Kids, and Backyardigans Super Spy Adventure, Harriet the Spy and Agent Amelia books, etc. Here’s a site we liked looking thru and its page on spy gadgets may help you http://www.topspysecrets.com/kids-spy-gear.html
I think your gramma may have been a spy in a past life? :)
Kuky
Those secret agent glasses really work. Or I’m the galactically stupidest woman who ever lived (did you ever watch Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman) because it took me a second to recognize you. Ok, more than a second.
Ninabi
I love that you are a secret agent AND you have a junior secret agent, Bug, at your side.
Classrooms of kids get so excited when a real author comes to their classroom. You have many adventures ahead with the books you have written and will be writing!