About the book:
Notes from: Your Friend, The Tooth Fairy is meant as an illustration of a too often missed opportunity. It is hoped that children, parents, and grandparents who read it will use it as an inspiration. Upon losing the first tooth, be sure that your child leaves not only the tooth but also a brief note requesting a communication from The Fairy. You may be amazed at the wonderful responses that result. The illustration consists of the actual, unedited collection of the notes left for Samantha Margles by her Tooth Fairy, along with a contemporaneous photograph. Included is a scrapbook for you and your child to use. This will make it fun and easy to save the notes. Keeping them with a timely photograph will, once completed, produce a highly treasured keepsake!Interview with Steve Margles
Steve, how did you come up with the title of your book?Given the subject of my publication, the title was really a “no brainer.” We played around with “Letters from”, and “Things received signed,” but they didn’t seem right.
Do you have another job outside of writing?
Most of my job IS outside of writing. As I transition into retirement, however, I hope to devout more time to it, or at least to the promotion of this book. I think of this book as a concept book. A lost tooth is an opportunity. Too many people miss this great opportunity for communication with young children.
How would you describe your book in six words?
Beautiful, poignant, imaginative, meaningful, forever timely.
How did the idea for this book come about?
The growth and development of my children, all the fun, pain and wonderment of growing up dictated the plot.
What’s your favorite line from a book?
"Would you take a train ride with me? Is that a proposition? No darling, it’s a proposal.” Actually it’s not a book it’s a movie, “North By Northwest.” Gary Grant asks Eva Marie Saint. I used it in asking my wife to marry me. She had to pick up her cue, which she did after a momentary hesitation.
I love that. Are you like any of your characters?
I hope I am just like the Fairies who looked after my children, kind, understanding, intelligent, compassionate with a great sense of humor.
If you could be one of your characters, which one would you choose?
That’s a tough one. I love both Samantha’s and Shawn’s fairy. Choosing between them would be a question for Solomon.
What are your favorite songs?
I really have very few favorites. That goes for color, flowers, and food. I like so many things I don’t feel its necessary to rank one ahead of another. There are many songs I like, some for the melody, some for the words. A few of the songs I can identify with are:
"The Impossible dream" (Man of La Mancha)
"Tomorrow" (Annie)
"My First Love Song" (Roar of the Greasepaint, Smell of the Crowd)
"If you go away-Ne Me Quitte Pas-" (Patricia Kass, Piano Bar)
What song would you pick to go with your book?
I would use a great melody that I used for a scene in a movie I made of a trip to Africa. I’ve searched and can’t find the name. It was light and smooth and magical. Can I get back to you on that?
Sure. Just don't forget. (LOL) Who are your favorite authors?
The books I have loved the most are usually fantasy or sci/fy. The entire series by Julian May starting with The Saga of Pilocene Exile and continuing on with The Galactic Milieu Series. Terry Brooks has a fun series, which starts with Magic Kingdom for Sale/Sold! I loved James Michener’s The Tell.
You won the lottery. What is the first thing you would buy?
The things I want most can’t be bought.
About the author:
Steven W. Margles, M.D. is the compiler of this book and makes no claims to authorship. The introduction and Notes are the original work of Samantha’s Fairy. Steven was born in NYC in 1948 and lived in New York State until going into practice as a Hand Surgeon at The Lahey Clinic in 1979. He developed the section of Hand Surgery at Lahey Clinic, which has expanded five fold. His particular expertise is in the treatment of professional boxers including four world and several national champions. It is ironic that a doctor who improved the ability to knock teeth out has made his first publication about Tooth Fairies. He lives in Winchester, MA with his wife Tricia, their four cats and 6 fish.Connect with Steve: Buy the book:
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