8-8-2010
What a way to release a new book...nothing better than the Rockford Reading Festival! Click on the photo's button and see all the great pics! We had such a great time. There were performers and characters, authors and illustrators...and we all know that there is nothing more important than reading - and when you combine it with a fun summer festival - it's a great time!

And, like we said, we are happy to release Ghost Board Posse #2 Aloha Haunts , which should be hitting your favorite bookstore sometime this week. It's filled with horrifying, tiki zombie warriors, and the posse is in for a huge challenge this time. So, as we move into the last month of summer vacation - do yourself a favor and on those hot summer nights, whether you are camping, on vacation or just hanging out at home - pick up a fun scary book! You'll have fun reading the scary thrilling adventures of Mick Morris Myth Solver #'s 1-5 , or shiver along with the frightening skateboarding and surfing tour of the Ghost Board Posse - either way, it's fun and you'll even brush up on your reading skills for school. I know, 'school'...but there is still a month left of summer fun, and reading to go


6-9-2010
The countdown to the last day of school has begun! We can't wait because we love summer...and you know why? It gives us a lot more time to read scary books - especially sitting on the deck at night, or camping in a tent with a flashlight! And, speaking of tents and camping there is a super scary part in the next Ghost Board Posse #2 Aloha Haunts, just like that! This book will be hitting book store shelves by the end of July, but Mr. Brege's drawing of one of the books masked tiki warrior zombies, that is half-flesh and bones, gives you a hint as to just how over-the-top scary this book is!

Mick recently finished his second bullying animated movie "Victim."  Click here to check it out!

Enjoy your summer, my fantastic reading friends!





5-16-2010
We have had such an awesome last few months visiting so many wonderful schools, along with the Michigan Reading Association, St. Clair RESA's Young Author's Day, and wrapping it all up with the fantastic Claire's Day in Ohio.  The only thing though, is that it really saddened us to see how many of our schools are laying off one of the most important people in the schools – the media specialists! We want our children to be literate – it's imperative, and reading is one of the most important skills a child can have – adults, too!  So, speak up – everybody; save your schools media specialists and libraries (and the arts, too). Write to your local government.  Let's all make a difference !  And since summer is just around the corner, be sure to make a difference in your own life! Read, read, read! Read scary, read, funny, read anything that excites you, but do yourself a favor and read on!



5-2-2010
As you know we were busy in the last couple months visiting schools, and hopefully we had the opportunity to visit yours!  If we did, and you emailed us your terrific artwork to post on this site - it is up now, and thanks! 

Many of you know I have also been busy writing, finishing up the next Ghost Board Posse book #2 Aloha Haunts...and I promise you this one will be just as scary - if not more scary than the last! Just a little heads up (for any of you that are over 10 years old and allowed to read these scary books) this one takes place in Hawaii and features lots of gruesome zombie warriors. Ghost Board Posse #2 Aloha Haunts hits the bookstores in June. 

For our Mick Morris fans, Mick Morris Myth Solver #6 (which will have some scary stuff, too) should be out by late August. As you can see in the picture, Harry our cat is anxiously awaiting the next Mick Morris Myth Solver book, too, because he loves birds - can you guess which myth this one is about?  To keep him busy, he keeps re-reading Champ - because of the giant lake monster Champ - he thinks it's a fish!



4-23-2020
As we wind down from our fantastic, whirlwind Reading Month (s) Tour 2010, we just have to say that we had a blast! At almost every single school we were greeted with open, welcoming arms. The principals, teachers, and media specialists showed us, through their manners and graciousness, how they instill it in you guys. So, thanks to everyone for some of the best school visits that we have ever had! Also, a special thank you to Lauren (in the pic) for rallying to bring us to her school. Remember you can do it too, if you want us to visit your school, just let us know, or let your teacher or media specialist know.

Mr. Brege said for those of you who have drawings that are waiting to be posted, they'll be there soon! Read, draw and write on!






4-19-2010
Hey! Where did spring go? It seems to have gone the way of reading month...but thanks to all of the awesome students that we've had the pleasure of meeting in the last two months (and that means you!) we can tell that you'll keep reading. We also know how successful you are going to be, because of it. And for you guys who like to read, be sure to follow us on Twitter. Some of you have met the real Mick, and he plans on Tweeting to you, too! So sign up today!






4-5-2010
Always hate to see Reading Month come to an end, so it gives me a good excuse to go out and get more books and make April Reading Month, too! For those of you we got to visit- what fun! And for those of you who we will be meeting in April - we can't wait! Hope that everyone is getting outside and enjoying the fantastic weather! Spring has sprung...so go have some fun!

3-25-2010
Reading Month may be coming to an end...but we are happy to say that all the students we met are smart enough to know that reading should be a part of your life every day, month and year. Also, a really big thanks to all the teachers that get behind our visits and inspire you guys to keep reading - you know what a difference it will make in your life! And, as we near April, we are happy to say that we are still super busy with schools, those that believe whether it's reading month or not, it is so important to be inspired.

Sadly though, on our visits we met many teachers and librarians that are losing their jobs, but you know what, they still held their heads up high and taught the students to the best of their ability, even while knowing they were losing their jobs. I have to say, if you want to make a difference in your community, write to your state legislature. Tell them that at your school, for the sake of your education, and your state, you need a media specialist and art teacher, and all the others that they are letting go due to budget cuts. Without these people our educational system will falter, and our state will not attract new businesses, and it will not get better. Go ahead, lets see if we can help them realize the mistake they are making by having our wonderful educators unemployed.




3-14-2010
March Reading Month is going great! We visited so many other cool schools this week in Macomb and Clinton Township, and met some of the nicest people...thanks so much for your awesome hospitality - you served us some of the most delightful lunches, and awed us with your commitment to your students. Also, thanks so much for the lovely gift basket. As we continue with our visits through Reading Month, we are so busy, that I have to fit my reading in late at night. And you know what that means, scary reading and pulling the covers over my head. Hope that you are doing the same...reading scary books and getting frightened - so much fun! We are off to visit more schools this week and next, and will be presenting at the wonderful Michigan Reading Association once again - something we really look forward to. So, keep reading and think Spring!



3-7-2010
March - Reading Month is here! Well, you know what we say, every month should be reading month...last week and this coming week we are the Author and Illustrator in Residence for Macomb! And it's an honor, let me tell you...and it's been so much fun! Last week we visited 6 schools and did 12 presentations, and at everyone of them we got you guys to promise us that you would read more - and you know you can't break a promise. Just mix it in with all of your other fun stuff! It was so great meeting everyone at those schools to, and we hope that we get to see you guys this year, too! Remember to keep checking back to see the pieces of the puzzle from the next Mick Morris Myth Solver book come together - and email us if you think you know what it is! Happy Reading Month!



2-6-2010
We are getting really close to March Reading Month (every month is reading month, right?) and getting super excited to visit all of you! We have a packed schedule and are booked solid now for March and April - but if you want a fun visit to your school, just have your teacher email us for May or June, or even next year. See you soon!




From Mick:
Hey everybody! It's been awhile since we chatted. So glad that we made it back from Alaska alive, man that was scary! Now, I can't wait to head out for our next myth solving mission to...what? Oh, my parents just said it's a secret - so stay tuned for the exciting revealing of the next book through the puzzle pieces. Keep in touch and keep reading!



1-24-10
We had a great time speaking to teachers at Barnes & Noble this past week...but one of the nicest things to come out of it for us was this letter sent by one of the teacher/mom's who was there. I have to tell you, when we get letters like this, and find out how much you love our books - nothing is more heart-warming and rewarding for us! Especially because we know that you kids out there are reading! Keep it up...it will allow you to follow your dreams - just like we are doing!

Date: Friday, January 22, 2010, 8:24 PM

Hi-

I was at your presentation last night at Barnes and Noble. I purchased the Roswell book for my son Emory. He loved it so much he finished the book (all 5 endings) today. He read the silly ending to his sister and they were both totally cracking up. Just wanted to let you know how much my son enjoyed your work. Hope you have a great weekend!

V.J.

PS- I asked him how he got so much read during school. He said he hurried up and finished all of his work so he could read more : )


1-17-2010
We are so excited that March Reading Month is almost here...even though you know we think that every month should be reading month - because it's soooooo important. Anyway, we are happy to say that our March is booked solid with fun school visits. And if we aren't coming to your school - and you would like to see our fun, edu-tainment presentation - then tell your teacher, and have her get in touch with us. Also, some fun for you on this website is that we will slowly be revealing the thrilling new cover for Mick Morris Myth Solver #6 - see if you can guess the name, and what myth book #6 is about - very scary! Read on!



12-20-2009

Holidays are here!  And school break starts this week!  I know we are all looking forward to it.  I also know that so many of you have Mick Morris Myth Solver and Ghost Board Posse to read when you need a break from the festivities, and remember if do a little sketching, then email it to us, we will post your drawing on this website.  Hope that each and every one of you get all that you desire and have the happiest holiday season ever!  2010 is gonna rock! Don't forget to follow Mick Morris on Twitter. That's right, get tweets from Mick himself!  Search MickMorris on Twitter or click here.



12-04-09
The sun is shining, and there is a sprinkling of snow on the ground - perfect to get you in the holiday spirit! Just think it's almost break time! We hope that each and every one of you are looking forward to happy holidays with some fun plans. Remember, it's not really about getting stuff, but about having fun, happy times with friends and family.

We're heading out to a couple of our favorite bookstores in Grand Rapids tomorrow and we hope to see some of our friends on the west side of the state. Remember to tell your teachers about our presentation, and hopefully we'll see you at your school! So keep up your awesome reading...and right now I have to get back to writing - Ghost Board Posse #2 Aloha Haunts...very, very scary!



11-10-09
Hello everyone! How are you enjoying this warm weather? We are just loving it! It was especially great when we headed over to the East side and had such a great turn-out in these warm temps at the Clinton-Macomb Library! It was so great meeting so many new friends. Next week it's Utica Borders, and we hope to see some of you there.

Just a quick note, for any of you that want us to visit your school - we only have two days left open in March - Reading Month. But remember what we say, every month should be reading month! Okay, the countdown is on for the Holidays! Yippee! And that also means, only 3 months until the release of the Mick Morris Myth Solver sketchbook - Sketch the Myths, and Ghost Board Posse #2 Aloha Haunts - which is super scary! Ouuu which reminds me...I am off to read a scary book right now...

10-10-09
Fall is our favorite season...nothing like fall festivals, booksignings, cider, donuts, and of course HALLOWEEN! Muuuu-ha-ha-ha! If you are going to be something totally cool or scary - be sure to drop us an email to let us know! And, another cool thing about fall is what follows it - and that's the holidays! We've got a whole list of booksignings planned, so check out the front page for that...and if we're in your area stop by for a free poster with the purchase of your new book. Nothing quite like curling up with a scary book on a cold night - especially with the new Mick Morris Myth Solver #5 Abominable Snowman...A Frozen Nightmare! Now available in stores. So check out our signings on the home page and hopefully we'll see you there and in the meantime - enjoy the fall!




9-20-09
It's finally here! Mick Morris Myth Solver #5 Abominable Snowman...A Frozen Nightmare! Here we are checking out the books, as they are getting ready to ship to the distributor, so they can get them to your local bookstores. In the picture is our fab rep - the lovely Ms. Renee Lane at McNaughton & Gunn in Saline. Oh yeah, these books are totally Michigan! We need to take care of our own Michigan peeps.

Anyway, we are so excited, and think you will be, too! Because this book is ultra fun and scary. Be sure to give your local bookstore a call - to make sure they have it on their shelves waiting for you and get ready for some thrilling, chilling, scary myth solving! And pretty soon we will be releasing the awesome Sketch the Myths sketchbook from you know who - the most totally awesome artist ever - Darrin Brege!

For any of our west side of Michigan friends, be sure to stop by and see us at the Rockford Heritage Festival in Rockford, Michigan on Saturday, October 10Th at Aunt Candy's Toy Company booth. See you then!



8-17-09
Can you even believe it? Oh yeah, I know we believe in myths...but, this time I am talking about how the end of summer is almost here!  Here's my thought...since summer kind of waited awhile to get really hot...then maybe it will stay warm until November for us - wouldn't that be great? And speaking of hot, on these hot summer days if you happen to be out in the wilderness doing things like camping or hiking...be careful of rattlesnakes - no kidding - these are no myth! We came across one, that was right in our path this past weekend, and it made us think about being careful...especially on Myth Solving Missions!  Anyway, stay safe and please, please enjoy these remaining few weeks of summer vacation!  And if you want some thrills and chills, then get ready for Mick Morris Myth Solver #5 Abominable Snowman...A Frozen Nightmare! to give you some chills! Chills start on bookstore shelves beginning of September!


7-24-09
Nothing quite like summer in July (even if it isn't 90, or even 80 degree's out), it's still summertime, so that is cool. Hope that you are having a great one, getting out there and enjoying every bit of it. Okay, just gotta say one thing that totally bugs me is seeing back-to-school supplies in stores - can you just wait a few more weeks PUH-LEEZE! Ridiculous...just ignore it!

But if you are in bookstores, the one thing that you can't ignore is that 'Mick Morris Myth Solver #5 Abominable Snowman...A Frozen Nightmare!' will be on store shelves the end of August. And you'll still have some campfire or beach reading time for it!

Also, big announcement here - coming this winter - Sketch the Myths! A complete how -to-draw the myths and other creatures for all of you budding artists. You'll love this sketchbook, we'll keep you posted on details. Okay, nuff said - enjoy the sunshine! 

Mick Morris is Tweeting all the time about his adventures, Nathan, monsters, and Sissy.  Click here to go to our Twitter page!



7-1-09
Back from a relaxing vacation and some bookstore visits in Florida. Got lots of Mick Morris fans down there reading on the beach...But you know, it's always good to be home.  Gotta share one of the most exciting parts of our trip with you.  We took a ghost tour in St. Augustine, Florida, which is known as one of the most haunted cities in America.  Well sure enough, we weren't completely convinced - until late at night on the tour we captured this weird orb in a picture!  We took tons of pics before and tons after and it only showed in two, and the second photo it looks like it's floating away!  There were no bugs or other lights anywhere around! Everyone on the tour was pretty freaked out, except the tour guide.  He said every once in awhile someone on the tour will capture one on a camera! Pretty creepy - had to be a ghost! Got us excited about wrapping up the next Ghost Board Posse book #2 Aloha Haunts! 
karenimprov: So, Happy 4th of July!  Time to celebrate!  Hope that you plan on seeing some exciting fireworks! We can't wait to see all of our friends who emailed us from up north and plan on stopping by to say hi in Traverse City next week - see you then!





6-7-09
Hey there Mick Morris friends and fans, even though it's not hot enough outside to believe it...summer vacation is finally here! We hope that you have some cool things planned for this summer. Whether you are going on a vacation, or just doing a staycation make sure that you get outside, have fun, and have some exciting books for scary, summer reading! Some perfect times for that are around a campfire, on a beach, or just curled up inside during a summer thunderstorm.

The Mick Morris team is heading south to check out some of the ghosts of St. Augustine, Florida, one of the most haunted cities in the United States! They are even staying in the haunted Casa Monica Hotel! Then it's onto Disney for a relaxing summer break. But, they will be back for the release their frightening new book, Mick Morris Myth Solver #5 The Abominable Snowman...A Frozen Nightmare! That'll keep you cool with chills this summer! Check back to find out where the fun release party will be this August...and keep reading!

5-25-09
Happy Memorial Day! Hope that you are having a good one - barbeque's, friends, family and fun. There are some great movies out too - our recommendations - Star Trek and Night at the Museum 2 - which was hilarious. And remember, to take a moment to think of all of those brave soldiers who fought for our country.


5-18-09
I love our Ohio neighbors (okay, okay, except for on game day)! What a fantastic time we had at the 8Th Annual Claire's Day! We visited wonderful schools with terrific kids (see the photo's page) and we met some of the nicest people, and that's including a ton of other famous and fun authors and illustrators (see http://www.clairesday.org/). But more importantly this was just a fantastic event, one to be remembered in honor of Claire. The amazing community of people in Toledo and the surrounding areas speak volumes for taking care of each other and being kind to one another. If you have never attended Claire's Day, make it a point to go-you won't be disappointed! A giant thanks and kudos to the Rubini family and each and every one of the Claire's Day volunteers.



5-3-09
Okay...when you go into a cool comic book store on nice Saturday afternoon in May in Ann Arbor, what is the last thing that you expect to see? If you answered the Abominable Snowman then you are right!  How wild is it that? Especially since the next Mick Morris Myth Solver book #5 Abominable Snowman...A Frozen Nightmare! is almost out! We couldn't believe it-talk about a surprise, of course there were others that day at the Vault of Midnight too, like Stormtroopers, free comic books, ice cream. We love that place...but the Abominable is the best-except that this one is cuddly and ours is super scary! Coming soon!!!



4-10-2009
Happy Spring! Happy Easter! Happy Passover! Hope that you've been having an awesome Spring Break! We had a great Reading Month-as many of you know (we visited 14 schools). Each and every school was fantastic. We met so many amazing students, teachers, principals and PTO people. It was a delight to hear about so many of the students aspirations-you know you can do whatever you dream of, so never, ever, ever give up. Also, we will post the winning entry for our "I Met A Myth" writing contest soon.

This month we are really excited to be presenting for the Children's Literature Conference in Auburn Hills at Oakland Community College (and there are still a few spaces left-if you are an aspiring author or illustrator. Here is the number for more info 248-341-2000). Next month, we feel truly privileged to be a part of the wonderful Claire's Day Festival in Maumee, Ohio http://www.clairsday.org/This is something that can't be missed. It will be a fantastic day of Children's book authors and illustrators from throughout the Midwest (and beyond!), local Storytellers, family entertainment, book related hands-on activities and much more. So hopefully we will see you there!



3-7-2009
Spring is in the air...and so is Reading Month! We hope that you are happily enjoying this warm spell (let's hope it stays) and finding lots of great books to read this month...doesn't matter what it is, just keep reading! We started out Reading Month visiting Romeo and Melvindale, and had a great time at both! If we aren't lucky enough to visit your school this month, there is still April and May...just tell your teacher or Media Specialist about us. Every school deserves an author or illustrator visiting their school (or both-like us) to get the whole story on reading, writing and art! So, keep reading, it will take you places you've never imagined...and Happy Reading Month!

2-15-2009
Wow...nothing like a little bit of warm weather to get us thinking Spring and Summer!  Even though Winter popped it's chilly head back up, we are busy gearing up for a fun, exciting and busy Spring! We are now completely booked for March Reading Month, but you guys know what we always say...every month should be reading month! So, if you want us to visit your school we have plenty of dates in April and May. Those are perfect times to gear up for Summer beach and camping reading! Also, for those of you who have requested AR tests, we now have them (thanks to Dr. Katherine Ellis). So, just have your teacher or Media Specialist email us at mickmorrisinfo@yahoo.com and we will happily send them to your school. Remember too, don't let reading be a drag (just cuz of AR) make it fun, by reading what you enjoy.



1-25-2009
Hi Everyone! We hope you're having a great 2009 so far !  Well you know we usually don't blog to you about anything much than our Mick Morris adventures...But today's a little different.  Today, we just want to give a shout out to Stoney, Wojo, and all the other great people that made up WDFN. We will miss you guys, tons!!! Also, a Happy Birthday to Stoney - nothing like a bunch of us playing whirlyball to celebate your birthday!  Great party, great friends, great time - thanks for all of it. For you Mick Morris friends of ours, know that there is nothing like good friends and family, most important to us all...good thing that we have a great new family in the White House - things are looking up! Keep sending those awesome emails, as well as your entries for the I MET A MYTH WRITING CONTEST! Tell your teachers...win some prizes!  Stay warm, happy and keep reading!


12-20-08
We really are looking forward to the holidays, you know settling in with family and friends, laughing, sharing, giving and all that wonderful stuff that goes with this time of year. Now, we all know that times are tough, and we have to take care of our own in Michigan (that couldn't be more clear lately).  So, besides giving, and donating to needy causes, be sure to support everything made in Michigan!  That means buying things made in Michigan, and includes when you go into a bookstore, ask your bookseller for books by Michigan authors and illustrators, cuz the more we take care of our own, the better off we will all be! Hope that your holidays are wonderful and filled with laughter, love and joy! And don't forget to totally enjoy!

Also, get those pencils moving over the break! Enter our fantastic writing contest now!  Tell your friends...tell your teacher! Win some books, gift basket, and a classroom visit from Karen!


12-7-08
A little bit chilly outside isn't it?  Not, too, cold to visit you guys! We happily started our author/illustrator in residence in Novi Middle School - and what a great time we had! Dr. Ellis' talented group of 6th graders are each writing their own book - everything from historical to sports themed. We had a great time helping them get started, we even did some cool stuff to get the creative juices flowing - and we know it worked! We will be back in January, and can't wait to see what they have written!

We also trudged our way out to Rochester Barnes & Noble yesterday (yes, in that blizzard!), and had a fantastic time! They were so welcoming, and helpful - which made our event a huge success.  Also, a gi-nourmous congratulations to all of the art students who received their recognition awards - we have just been meeting so many talented kids - whose hearts are in the arts...keep it going young friends!

From Mick - Hello everyone, and happy holidays! We hope that you get to enjoy the season, by giving and taking care of others.  This year we won't be travelling to film until January, and it's gonna be cold.. .YIKES!!! Be back soon, gotta help mom clean the house...YUK!

11-16-08
The holidays are almost here, and that makes us totally happy!  What's on your list?  Anyone want a Mick Morris?  Write us and tell us why, and we might just send you one. In the meantime don't forget to enter and share our cool writing contest 'I Met a Myth!' with your teacher, and you might just win a free visit to your school. Stay warm, and cozy up with a good scary read like Mick Morris or Ghost Board Posse!



11-1-08
Hope that you had a totally fun and scary Halloween! It's hard to believe that it's over.. .all the ghosts are saying 'BOOHOO!' Okay, that was a totally lame joke - I know.

Here is the latest and greatest news...It's time for another WRITING CONTEST - oh yeah! This one is called "I Met a Myth!" To enter the contest, just write a short story (the length is up to you-it can be a paragraph or ten pages) about how you actually met a myth. You can add a chapter to the Mick Morris books, or you can make up your own. It can be an existing myth, or one that you make up. What we are looking for in your story is dialog, interaction, and action between you and the myth.

You can enter the contest by yourself, or your teacher can have your entire class enter. Make sure that your entry in neatly typed, or if it is hand written we need to be able to read it. Now, I know you are thinking, "Well, like what will I win?" (Insert drumroll here) You will win a visit to your classroom by Karen Bell-Brege, a set of books for you and your school library, a small surprise for every class member, your picture and entry posted on our website and a gift basket! This is the contest of all contests! Isn't that totally cool and worth it? So have fun and write on! Click here to find out more or print out a sheet for your teacher.

Please send all entries to: I Met a Myth Contest, Team B Creative, 9864 E. Grand River, Suite 110, No. 244, Brighton, MI 48116

10-4-08
You can just feel the fright in the air as Halloween is getting closer and closer! Isn't it just totally exciting? If there is anyone out there who doesn't like Halloween, you need to write to us at mickmorrisinfo@yahoo.com and tell us why you don't. Speaking of writing, get those pencils and paper ready because we are gearing up for the next Mick Morris Myth Solver writing contest for elementary schools, and Ghost Board Posse for middle schools.  We're busy putting together a cool contest - with a really great prize. So, check back here often, because the contest will be posted in the next few weeks! Who doesn't love a good contest...or a good book?  Tom Hanks does!

And now here are a few words from Mick...

Yeah Halloween is coming and I can't wait; even though I am not quite sure what I am going to be. I'm still totally excited. I think that this year my costume will just be something random. It doesn't matter though, cuz the fun is all about that frightening, scary night of October 31st - WHHHOOOOO HAAAAAAA HAAAAAA!


2-21-2008
Wow, what a fun busy week! It started with the Maltby Book Fair (a super big thanks to the promoter of the year Kathy, and to the wonderful Media Specialists!), then a talk at the Royal Oak Public Library.  If you want to support Michigan Authors and Illustrators, make sure you ask your Media Specialists to include them in your book fairs. Also, a big thanks to everyone that joined us this weekend! What a great time. Check out the photos section to see your pic and a special signing appearance of Mick, Nathan, and Sissy (character models Karl and Katie)! And please be sure to click on the Book Trailer logo to see the new fantastic Mick Morris Myth Solver book trailer.  Or, check out the Ghost Board Posse trailer that Mick, himself, put together! He did the editing, animation and voice over...and here is what he has to say...

Hi everyone! Thanks for your comments on the Ghost Board Posse trailer, and I am now happy that the Mick Morris Myth Solver book trailer is finished and ready for you to see.  For those of you who asked me questions on how I make my movies, I work in  Pinnacle Studios, Poser, and Anime Studio. The best way to learn them is just to create your movie and then teach yourself by doing it. The tutorials help too.  Well, now I am just goofing around on Spore, got some homework too -YUK!


9-12-08

Last night I had the awesome opportunity to be a part of a fantastic panel that the esteemed writer Cindy LaFerle put together at the Royal Oak Public Library. For anyone interested in writing - these are can't miss sessions, in fact I have one there next Wednesday, September 17Th at 7:00pm. I'll be speaking about the Mick Morris Myth Solver books and the Ghost Board Posse book. Then on Thursday, September 18Th the panel will be back at 7:00pm.

And here is totally cool news...Maltby Middle School is having a book fair and asked us to be a part of it! So in this pic you can see our books on display...And if you school is having a book fair, and you ask them to have us, and they do...we'll give you a free book! So be sure to talk to your Media Specialist and have them email us!

Also, thanks so much for our friends that have been popping into our bookstores signings to see us! A special hello to our friend pictured above from Allen Park. Check out the schedule on the front page to see where we will be!

Now from Mick:

School is cool! No kidding, I am really enjoying it this year! I'm also glad that our next myth solving mission isn't until winter. Mom and dad promised that it will be a really fun place and somewhere that I can snowboard - so I am totally excited! But the only thing that bothers me...is what kind of myth has anything to do with snow. If you know, drop me an email. Happy weekend!

8-19-2008
A great big hello to all of our friends that we saw last weekend in Ann Arbor and Novi - thanks for stopping by!  Also, this coming weekend, if you happen to be in the Allen Park area, be sure to pop into the Allen Park Barnes & Noble and say 'HI!' Especially if you are out shopping for school clothes...Oh no I mentioned it didn't I, SCHOOL. Can you believe it's almost here?  The good news is that we will be seeing some of you when we visit your school.  And if we don't have your school on our list, just have your teacher email us and hopefully we will be able to visit you're school as well..  And Ghost Board Posse fans...be sure to check out your pics on http://www.ghostboardposse.com/, Mick Morris book lovers, see your pics on this site, just click on photo's from visits.
 
Hi everyone! My friends and I have been watching the olympics and all I can say is, Go Michael Phelps! Totally cool!  But, I really think that anyone that puts in as much practice, and hard work as these atheletes deserves a gold medal! Well, I can't believe that school is only two weeks away and my parents won't even tell me where the next myth solver mission is!  I must do some snooping and find out! Okay, gotta go back to school shopping now - yuk!

7-25-2008
Well we are cruising through summer a little to fast for me...but it has been great!  I hope that everyone is enjoying their summer (including Brad and Angelina - pictured), and getting lots of summer reading in too! Check both this site and www .ghostboardposse.com for all of our upcoming bookstore visits! See ya there!  Also, check the photo page on both sites for updated pictures.









7-13-2008
Just can't wait to see some of our 'Up North' friends this coming week!  And, for those of you who didn't know that we were heading up that way, please be sure to check out all of the super locations that we'll be at on http://www.ghostboardposse.com/ And speaking of Ghost Board Posse, thanks to those of you who have sent in your great reviews! Here is one of them...

"This book is an awesome thriller! This book is full of action and grabs you! I never wanted to put it down. there was not one slow part! All action, all the time! I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys anything scary or full of fun and excitement!" --Aden Kuehnl Student Age 12

Thanks Aden! If anyone wants to pick up your scary Ghost Board Posse #1 London Screaming! Just head out to your local bookstore. Also, for our Birmingham and Bloomfield friends be sure to look for the article that is coming out in the August issue of Signature Magazine!  Keep having fun in the summertime sun! And now here's Mick...

What a great summer! Camp was about the most fun I could've ever had! I took the Outdoor Sportsmen program and did the zipline (which was really, really high up), canoed, swam, archery, rifle practice, hiked, basketball, campfires and more! What a blast...I just love summertime, but just between you and me, I have heard rumors that the Myth Solver show is heading for a winter taping, and I'm just not ready for that...So, gotta go for now ...Keep livin' it up in the summer!



6-14-2008
Hey everybody! School's out! Isn't that fantastic? Lot's of our friends have written to us asking us why we don't update our blog more often...well I promise you we will. Just had some major surgery and took awhile to get back in action - but doing great now (for those of you who didn't know I injured my hip doing comedy while impersonating James Brown and doing the splits!).

Okay, the latest news...and this is big - 'Ghost Board Posse #1 London Screaming'  has been released and is now available at your bookstore! Remember when we saw you, we said that it is for readers 10 plus (unless you get your parents permission) because it is SCARY!!! In fact when I was home alone writing it, if I heard a noise in the house, I would jump!  So, be sure to check it out... here is the website http://www.ghostboardposse.com/.

We just got this from our friend, Justin!  It was great running into you Justin and glad to hear that you like Champ!

Here's the latest from Mick...

I am so glad that it's summer vacation! I can hardly believe that it's here! The break started out great by having my buddy Jake for the weekend! And then next week I go to camp - talk about fun.  I would love to hear what you are doing for your summer break!

Okay, about 'Ghost Board Posse #1 London Screaming.' I read it and it is SCARY! I'm not kidding - it's not like any kids books.  I had to put it down at night cuz I got freaked out. The characters and skateboarding tricks in it are totally cool.  You gotta check it out.  Have a great summer!

5-20-2008
Okay, who's fired up to see Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull this week?  We are big time.  In fact, we're looking forward to seeing Karen Allen return as Marion Ravenwood in the movie. Here are a couple of pictures from 2006 where Darrin had the opportunity to interview her for WDFN. She was very very nice and we're totally glad she's back playing, not only Indy's girlfriend...but  Shia Labeouf's mom! We can't wait!  She also signed a Marion Ravenwood Disney Park exclusive action figure for us.  Too cool.



4-30-2008
Hi friends...and by the way thanks for the super nice emails and drawings (check out the new ones on Your Sketches). Now I have to say that I don't like ending our school visits - but I sure love the fact that summer is coming! What better time than summer to grab a Mick Morris Myth Solver book to read around a spooky campfire or on a rainy summer night...Mick Morris books are even great for reading on the beach!  I know I am getting my scary reading material together for summer reading - so check back often and I will let you in on what I'm reading...here's a few words from Mick...

Hi! The countdown for the end of the school year has started and we are at 32 days of actual school left!  Will I miss school you ask? Only my friends...plus you guys know how I am into robotics and movie making and stuff like that so I am going to a super cool summer camp this year for video game creation. Yep and I can't wait!  Write back and let me know what kind of exciting summer camp you are going to. TTYL!



4-15-2008

A big shout out to Doherty and Lone Pine Elementary Schools...it was so great to meet everyone!  Check out some of the photo's on the 'Photo's From Visits page!' Also, be sure to join us this Saturday at the brand new big Ann Arbor Borders Bookstore!  We'll be there at noon. It is one of the coolest stores. We also can't wait to show you Mick's latest surprise for you...we should have it here sometime this coming weekend...Speaking of, here he is...


Hi everybody!  I can't believe that it's Tuesday already...because I have a huge report due. I am almost done, but I REALLY want to head outside cuz it's sooo nice out!  Anyway hope you are all doing great and I'm surprised that this is the last quarter of school...but you aren't going to believe what happened on our last myth solving mission. Yikes, it was a close one, and the stories that my parents have...all I can say is that if you thought that the Abominable Snowman was fake...you will think again!



4-6-2008
Yeah!  Spring is finally here...well for those of us in Michigan anyway (some of you have been lucky enough to have warm weather already). As you know, we've been super busy visiting so many of our great friends at schools, libraries and bookstores this past winter. And we want to thank you for all of your cool emails - especially Pat Pullis' group of aspiring writers and artists in Warren!  We just happily posted all of the totally cool stories and artwork right here on the website just click here, or visit the link on the "your sketches" page.  It's a new page called "writings." I just love it when I get to see true creativity!  I have to tell you too, that last night Mr. Brege and I were watching the coolest story about Champ on the Discover Channel...so if you think it's a myth - you just have to see these stories!  Enjoy the great weather!  Here are a few words from Mick...  


Hi everybody!  Just got home a little while ago, I got to spend the night at my friend Joey's. We had a blast!  Watched scary movies, played video games and basketball - just fun! Got tons of homework to do tonight though.  I really think that homework should be illegal on weekends.  So, I've been saving my money to buy some totally cool software and I will be making some new animated short films...just as soon as I learn everything that the program can do - it's awesome though. Oh and I was lucky enough over the break to get to see my best friend Nathan, and my stinky cousin Sissy- check them out in the photo here. Oh yeah, just in case you wonder what happened to Nathan's black hair, he got a bit part in one of his dads films and had to dye it. When he gets back to LA, they are going to dye it back for him.  Have a great week! TTYL



3-12-2008
What a wonderful time we had at the Fox Theater in downtown Detroit last Saturday night. We went to see comedian and impressionist Frank Caliendo. You may know him from his Dish Network commercials, Mad TV, or the NFL on Fox. He's best know for impersonating George Bush and John Madden. Darrin got to chat with Frank briefly while at WDFN doing some impression work of his own. He's a nice guy...and funny! You'll see us pictured with our radio friends [from the left] Stoney, his wife Cindy, Matt Sheppard (Ole' Shep), his wife Lisa, and Wojo. It was through Stoney, and Frank, that put us pretty close to the stage! Thanks a bunch!!!

Spring is in the air! At least that's what we're counting on anyway! Thanks for all of your emails on the Mick Morris Alien Video, and since we've received so many, wanting to know if it's real or not, we'll answer all of you at the same time - yes the video is real. Now as far as the alien - that is for you to decide.   Mick has a few things that he wanted to share...
2-29-08

Hey friends how's it goin? Sorry I haven't written lately but have been super swamped with homework!  And basketball - which by the way the Brighton Blizzards have now won two games - hooray team! We all worked really hard to do so too!  So hard that Ian broke his nose - but he is fine now. Everybody on my team really works together and hustles! It's totally cool. Hope you have a great week and ttyl!


Last night we attended one of the coolest events ever at the Music Hall in Detroit!  The three of us went to see Chris Gardner speak...Now if you don't know who Chris Gardner is, he is the man who the movie 'The Pursuit of Happyness' was made about. The movie starred Will Smith as Gardner, a man who against all odds took care of his little boy, while broke, homeless, and struggling to follow the career of his dreams.  It was fascinating to hear how this man transformed his life, proving that anyone can do whatever they want in life.  After the event, the best part about the night was when Mr. Gardner's bodyguards were escorting him offstage to the private party, we went up to him and Darrin asked if he would autograph Mick's book.  Mr. Gardner said, "Mick? Where's Mick?" He then had Mick walk with him while surrounded by people, all the way to the top of the theater chatting with him. He signed Mick's book and told him to keep making his movies. We tried to get pics, but as you can see it was hard to do. Thank you Mr. Gardner – you are truly an inspiration!

2-27-08

It was a blizzard yesterday as we headed out to visit Westview, Mound Park and Schofield! We can't thank you enough! And it was so much fun! Be sure to check out all the cool pics on the photo page. For those of you who haven't seen the alien video, just click on the You Tube logo on our home page or right here.  Then, if you want a 'Super Spanish Lesson with Pedro,' just click here.  It's some of Mick's best editing, writing and directing and it's hilarious! Thanks for all of your emails from yesterday, and we will be getting back to you and have all of your drawings up very soon on our "your sketches" page!

Latest news on the book front is that 'The Abominable Snowman...A Frozen Nightmare' will be coming soon! And more good news is on the way!

Here's the latest with Mick:

Hey everyone! Hope you had fun yesterday! I know I did! Let's see, we are into basketball season and I have been busy making movies...as you can see my mom brags about them (above) I heard from Nathan and he made a movie too-even though he gets to go on the real sets with his dad all the time. Okay, gotta go...got a ton, and I mean a ton of homework to do. YUK! Plus basketball practice tonight! I'll have some cool news for you next week!

2-10-08
Brrrrrrrrrr! Okay it's a little chilly out wouldn't you say? But here is something you can do...send us a self-addressed envelope with two stamps (the post office makes us do that if there is anything heavier than paper inside the envelope) and we will send you one of our brand new totally cool bookmarks! Free!  But make sure your envelope is neatly addressed to yourself and that there are two stamps on the envelope to yourself (otherwise we can't mail it). Put that envelope in another one and send it to: Mick Morris Free Bookmark, 9864 E. Grand River, Suite 110, #244, Brighton, MI 48116 and we will happily send you one!  Here's the latest in Mick thoughts...

MMB
Hey everyone, hope your cool with the cold weather (ha - get it?). Anyway I've been AIMing with a lot of friends and some of them want to know why Sissy drives me crazy. Well here is a perfect example - this is an email she sent me yesterday.

Hi Mick  Why are you so lame and you haven't written back to me? Do you think that you can just avoid me? I am your cousin you know. So anyway I wanted to know if boys think that leggings look cool on girls? Also, I am totally excited to come over to your parents house next weekend, but can you make sure that your mom makes salad for me?  Anyway my friend got a love letter. Who do you like? I like Jared.  And I got some totally cool new pink sneakers for spring. Gotta go! See ya!

Leggings! Pink Sneakers! Salad! And who do I like?!!! UGH! Sissy bugs me! 


1-27-08

Hope that everybody is keeping warm...Especially if you're hitting the slopes! We have a busy week coming up with lots of exciting meetings for some of our upcoming new plans - but for right now they're a secret, as soon as the plans are in place you'll be the first we tell. For all of our great friends asking about the next book, 'Abominable Snowman...A Frozen Nightmare!' Things have been a little delayed because of our new series 'Ghost Board Posse Book #1 London Screaming!' A totally scary book which will give you ultimate chills! But we are working on Abominable, so we'll keep you posted. Here's Mick...

MMB
Hey everybody, what a crazy week! Basketball started and it was a blast having my dad coach! Plus I got lucky enough to have a lot of my friends from school on my team. School has been, well, what can I say - school. Report cards are coming out in a couple of weeks and I think I did pretty good. On Monday two of my classes change and for one of them I have gym - yuk that means that I will have to change clothes and then race like a madman to Martin's class trying not to be a millimeter of a second late! Anyway my pal Joey is on his way over and were gonna jam on Guitar Hero-ya gotta love that game. Hey forgot to tell ya, my bud Nathan and I keep in touch by email and he gets to go to the SAG awards tonight! DUDE! Like you are so luckeeeeeyyyy! Have an awesome week!

1-15-2008

DUN DAH-DAH-DAHHHH! It gives us great pleasure to announce the 3 winners of the My Best Holiday Memory contest!  They are Erin B of Huntington Woods, Miles S of Grand Rapids and Joey H of Fort Wayne!!! Congrats to all of you! Within the next week you will be receiving a set of Mick Morris Books and a poster too! Now let's hear from Mick...

MMB (Mick Morris' Blog)
Okay, so I like snow and everything and enjoy snowboarding occassionally but when it gets to be this time of year, I am ready for some fun in the sun. Does anybody have any cool vacations planned? All I know is our next vacation is to more snow! But that's cool, I'll just make the best of it. So today I forgot my homework and that was a major drag because it was done, but I left it at home! If I were a teacher I'd cut a kid a break! Hey, I am looking forward to basketball...and since we do have a break between now and the next Myth Solving mission, my dad is going to coach with my friends dad! Is that totally cool or what?  Stay warm! ttyl MM


                                            
1-6-2008
Happy New Year everyone! 2008 starts with a couple of new features here on MickMorris.com.  But first, we are so excited with all the entries that we have recieved for the Mick Morris Myth Solver, My Best Holiday Memory Contest! The top three entries will be able to view their stories right here on the Mick Morris website and will each receive a set of books! So watch for that next week.

New features?  Check out the "MICK SNAPS" on the front page featuring action figures we found that look like Mick, Nathan, and Sissy. Basically, it's just like a comic strip that we'll swap our every week or so.  If you have an idea for one, email it here.

Also, we have had sooooo many questions in regards to Mick Morris himself that we are excited to be adding a weekly blog from Mick , so here we go!

MICK MORRIS BLOG:
Hey everyone how's it goin? I gotta say that aside from trying to catch up with some reading for my AR quiz, I have just been enjoying myself with some of the latest games that I got. Especially for my new PSP. It's awesome and totally cool how I can log on the web with it.

This past week was a blast because it was my birthday and I had a sleepover with some great friends...you guys know who you are! We totally spooked ourselves out by telling ghost stories all night and then the next day you won't believe when we recorded ourselves with my video camera in the mirror of the bathroom doing that old tale of 'Bloody Mary' something really happened and I am not joking! This weird hissing sound was picked up on the camera. We were all totally freaked out.. .and I know it's not just because we stayed up till 4 am - much to my parents telling us to go to sleep - lol. So if any of you have had any freaky experiences like that, drop me an email and let me know! Anyway I am going to have to try to talk them into looking into that freaky myth! So back to school tommorow -YUK!
ttyl

MM