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November 14, 2017
Interview – The Reading Lists: Lamar Giles
My new friend Phil reached out about doing this wonderfully in depth interview on his site The Reading Lists.
We discuss many things, but have a look for yourself here.
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The Reading Lists: Scariest Books Ever Written
Was honored to be asked to contribute to the awesome selections on horrific fiction this past Halloween. Check out the full article here.
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October 28, 2017
Story Starters: Leonardo U., 6th Grade
Hey there Dear Readers! Yet again, I had the privilege of attending the Virginia Children’s Book Festival at Longwood University, and play Story Starters with many awesome young writers. As is Story Starter tradition, when a writer finishes a version of the story we started, I publish here.
This year we have a very nice piece from Leonard U., 6th Grade, of Prince Edward County Middle School. Submitted for your approval…
The Story Of Myself, Brady And The Pursuing Executioners by Leonardo U....October 22, 2015
Story Starter: Elena M.
Last week, I had the honor of working with a group of 5th graders from Cumberland County Public Schools, VA during the Virginia Children’s Book Festival. Together, we all started a bunch of stories. ThisStory Starter finished! With permission from Elena and her mother, I present….
The Alien Dentist, by Elena M.
My name is Jackson and I’m running from a alien dentist. He’s not far behind. He might catch up to me and pull all my teeth out. I’m so scared and out of breathe but I have to keep ru...
June 25, 2015
Story Starters: Scott DuBar, Illustrator
“Alice never wants to hurt anyone again, but the robots won’t end the experiment.” ~ By Scott DuBar, fromthe SCBWI Mid-Atlantic Region “Ink to Inspiration” event at Richmond Public Library, 06/20/2015
Story Starter | Alice never wants to hurt anyone again, but the robots won’t end the experiment.
This past weekend I participated in the SCBWI Mid-Atlantic Region’s Ink to Inspiration event at Richmond Public Library, and had the opportunity to lead the group in yet another rendition of Story S...
February 19, 2015
Story Starters: Jasmine J.
Lamar Signing at Kelly Miller Middle School, Washington, DC
I recently had the privilege of visiting Kelly Miller Middle School in Washington, DC (before we in Virginia got slammed with snow and I got slammed with the flu) as part of An Open Book Foundation’s and We Need Diverse Books’ WNDB in the Classroom initiative. I met about 75 great kids and during our time together, they each participated in an activity that I call “Story Starters”. As a group, we came up with a couple of story prompts...
January 21, 2015
2015 Edgar Award Nominee: FAKE ID
So, this happened this morning: http://www.theedgars.com/nominees.html
My debut YA Thriller, FAKE ID, was nominated for a 2015 Edgar Award for Best YA Book by Mystery Writers of America.
I have no words (even though I just wrote a bunch of them and will write some more–what can I say? I’m a man of contradictions).
To put this in context, this is the Oscars, Golden Globes, Grammy’s, for mystery writers. Now I know when people say that old line about how it’s an honor to even be nominated, they’r...
January 14, 2015
Live from the Write Cave: Writing Every (or Most) Days
It’s your buddy, Lamar. Broadcasting from my secret lair, The Write Cave. Some days the writing goes easier than others. Today was not one of those days.
I started my efforts around 8:30 this morning and slogged through, not hitting my word count until 6:30. Mind you, I took breaks to run to the post office, buy a new pair of badly needed casual shoes, get in a workout at the gym (still maintaining the 2015 goal), and grab some groceries. Yes, that’s a lot of breaks. And no, I wasn’t super-fo...
January 9, 2015
Endangered ARC Giveway
Well, you knew it was coming, right? I’m giving someone a signed ENDANGERED galley a full month before the book hits shelves. You know the drill. Contest starts on 01/10/2015 and runs through 03/10/2015. 3 ways to enter below:
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September 26, 2014
My Birthday Wish: Meet Stephen King
This year, for my 35th birthday, I want to meet Stephen King. I need your help to do it. Bear with me.
Mr. King’s latest novel, REVIVAL, releases on November 11th, and he’ll kick off a six city tour in New York. The second stop on that tour is Washington D.C. on November 12th, two days before my birthday. I already have tickets to the event–Go Me!–but, I want to go one step further. I want to shake the man’s hand.
ONE of my SK shelves
Any of you who know me, may know what his work has meant to m...
