I am thrilled to be hosting a spot
on the THE BROTHERS FLICK: THE IMPOSSIBLE DOORS by Ryan Haddock &
Nick Wyche Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar
Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
About The Book:
Author: Ryan Haddock, Whitney Cogar, Nick Wyche (Illustrations), David Stoll
(Illustrations), Jim Campbell, Rebecca Taylor (Editor)
Pub. Date: October 11, 2022
Publisher: Wonderbound
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Pages: 208
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org
Sherlock Holmes meets the Wayside School in this Middle Grade supernatural sleuthing graphic novel about the Flick brothers - four siblings searching for explanations to outbreaks of supernatural strangeness and otherworldly weirdness in their Edwardian-era hometown.
A bump in
the night? They're on the case! At Strander House, things are…weird. There’s an
ogre wedged in the closet, and you have to be careful not to slip on the leak
coming from the ocean in the attic. What’s possibly weirder than the fact that
you can walk into the bathroom and end up in next Tuesday are the four brothers
who investigate these strange supernatural occurrences…the Brothers Flick!
Leo,
Desmond, Remy, and Cub seek to get to the bottom of every shadow you swear you
saw move. If they happen to stumble upon answers to the mysterious disappearance
of their own family along the way, all the better. For fans
of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, Gravity
Falls, Whispering Pines, the Hardy Boys, the Winterhouse
series, the Greenglass House series, and the Wayside School series!
Reviews:
“… the
metaphor of “impossible doors” leading toward unending universes, where even
the smallest changes reverberate, provides a unique framework for themes of
grief and healing.” – Publishers Weekly
“…enjoyable.” – Kirkus
“… this graphic novel will attract mystery and adventure fans by the
droves..." -- Kirkus
“… a “Jonny Quest meets the Hardy Boys” vibe with a few modern
twists…” -- Kirkus
Guest Post:
What are some of your favorite video games?
Ryan- I love
story-based games. I'm of the generation that came right before online
multiplayer became such a huge deal, so I'm all about single-player story
modes. My current favorite is The Last Of Us, and I also enjoy most of the games in the Final Fantasy series. (I couldn't really get into XV, but that's
a longer story.) Also, I am absolutely captivated by space, so games like No Man's Sky are also on heavy rotation. Any game that puts me
in the cockpit of a spaceship with weapons at the ready is a go for me.
When I play video games with my
kids, we tend to play one of the LEGO games (mostly the Marvel ones, though I'm pretty sure we have played all of
the franchise options at this point) or Rocket League. The novelty of playing soccer with cars and a giant ball will never get
old for me. Though my son will spend 45 minutes customizing his car and getting
every single detail just right when I really just want to Play. The. Game.
Nick- I’m
oooooold! So; Ms. Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, the OG 1984 Star
Wars/Empire Strikes Back arcade game.
Jaime- I LOVE The Last of Us! Also I’m super stoked it’s
going to be a TV show on HBO!
What is your book playlist?
Ryan- When I'm
writing, I can't listen to any music with lyrics. I'm already hearing words in
my head when I'm writing dialogue; mixing in song lyrics with those words just
makes my head feel like it's going to explode. For that reason, I tend to lean
toward film soundtracks and classical music. I do try to match the music to the
mood of the scene, though.
Some of my favorite bands to
listen to when I write are Explosions In The Sky, 65daysofstatic, and God Is An Astronaut. I also love the film scores of Hans Zimmer and Clint Mansell. Jóhann Jóhannsson and Alexandre Desplat are also
favorites. As much as I love John Williams, his scores are just too iconic; whenever I listen to them, I
end up seeing the film scenes that the music accompanied play out in my head,
and it pulls me right out of whatever scene I'm trying to write. The man is
just too good at his job.
Lately, the Stranger
Things scores from Kyle Dixon and
Michael Stein have been on heavy rotation when I'm writing The Brothers Flick. Retro stylings, creepy vibes... It fits really
well with what I'm writing.
Nick- Honestly,
when I draw I either listen to podcasts, audiobooks, or movies/tv shows, and
during the production of this book there were hundreds of all of them .
What is your dream cast for your book?
Ryan- To be
honest, I haven't thought much about which actors could play the cast of The
Brothers Flick. Casting the brothers themselves would be almost impossible for
me; I share a house with live-action versions of the characters. However, the
supporting characters might be a little easier for me to cast.
Mister Arnold is based on Jeffrey
Wright. That's who he was in my head
when I was writing him, and that's who I described to Nick in the script. The
only other person I could really picture in the role would be Chiwetel
Ejiofor. Both of them have a certain
presence that would really feel at home in front of a classroom — particularly
a classroom like the one in Strander House.
When I picture Mrs. Abbey, I picture
Miriam Margoyles playing her. I had originally based her look on my grandmother, but
Nick's first sketches sealed it. She has a kind of motherly, affectionate look
about her, but you know there's more there underneath the surface.
My ideal Mr. Morrow would be John Lithgow. He has the kind of
practical charm that the character exudes, and if he sat down with me and
offered me advice, I couldn't help but listen. Mr. Morrow is someone who
doesn't talk much, but when he does, you know it's important.
That said, I'm not a casting
agent. I'm sure there are plenty of actors who would absolutely blow these
roles away that I'm just not thinking of. But I'm holding fast on the brothers
themselves; it is really difficult for me to picture anyone else playing those
roles. However, I would love the chance to be proven wrong.
Nick- I can’t see
live actors when I think of the book. However if we’re talking an animated
film/tv show either Craig McCracken/Genddy
Tartakovsky or Laika Studios!
About Ryan Haddock:
Ryan Haddock has wanted to write books since he was six years
old. Over the years, his career aspirations also included rock star, lawyer,
rock star lawyer, and teacher, but writing books never left his heart. Thank
goodness someone finally let him write a book.
Ryan resides with his wife and kids in a charmingly quaint city known for its
ridiculously fast internet and a jingle about a train.
Hometown/State: Chattanooga, TN
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Goodreads | Amazon
Nick Wyche
lives in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains with his wonderful wife, Suzanne,
overlooking the Tennessee River. He has been obsessed with comics and cartoons
for over 4 decades and still can't believe he gets to draw professionally.
Hometown/State: Chattanooga, TN
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Giveaway Details:
2 winners
will receive a finished copy of THE BROTHERS FLICK: THE IMPOSSIBLE DOORS, US
Only.
Ends November 1st, midnight EST.
a Rafflecopter giveawayTour Schedule:
Week One:
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9/26/2022 |
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9/27/2022 |
IG Spotlight |
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9/28/2022 |
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10/12/2022 |
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10/16/2022 |
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10/17/2022 |
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10/18/2022 |
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