Guestbook « Peter Lerangis

Samuella wrote on May 13, 2014 at 10:08 PM

Dear Mr. Lerangis,
I really enjoyed your visit at our school. While you were telling us about how you are inspired to get your ideas, you inspired me to write a series or a even just a book! Thanks for that so much! In class right now, we're learning about how to write great fiction stories to grasp someone's attention. Thanks for giving me inspiration.
Samuella

Admin Reply:

Hi, Samuella! Thank you so much for writing. I had such a great time visiting your school, and I am delighted that you’ve been inspired to write. Good luck with your story!

Macayla wrote on May 6, 2014 at 6:17 PM

Hello again Mr. Lerangis! Thank you for your advice on the books. I will ask my librarian if its possible. Sorry for bugging you, I don't want to keep you from your work. I apologive for any inconvenience I have caused for you while you work on your new book. Thanks again! -Macayla 8th grader Iola, Kansas

Admin Reply:

Hi, Macayla! It’s not a bother at all! That’s why I have the Guestbook. I enjoy answering questions. It’s great readers like you who make it possible for writers to create books!

Karleen Tauszik wrote on May 6, 2014 at 12:35 PM

Hi Peter! On Saturday, the e-book version of THE COLOSSUS RISES was in the #2 spot in the Children's section of the Amazon Kindle store. I noticed because I blog at www.KidsEbookBestsellers.com where I compose a weekly top ten list from the most popular e-book stores. If you'd like to be featured in an interview, contact me at info [at] KidsEbookBestsellers [dot] com. It’s easy – you pick the questions you like. Congratulations on your success!

Admin Reply:

Hi, Karleen! Sure, send away. Actually, believe it or not, I think the book rose to #1 for awhile, which leaves me pretty much flabbergasted! Looking forward to hearing from you via email!

Ruth Wilcox wrote on May 1, 2014 at 7:51 PM

The Colossus Rises has been nominated for the NCYA Book Award. I am contacting to use the cover art of your book in our promotional materials which may include a booklet about the award, bookmarks, a student created book-talk video, or promotion on our web page. Please let us know if you would legally agree to allow us to use an image of your book in our promotional materials. If you have a specific .jpeg or .gif image you would like us to use, please forward that to us. Also, if you have any promotional materials you would be willing to donate, they would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. Ruth Wilcox, NCYA Book Award Committee Contact

Admin Reply:

Really?? Well, that’s just fantastic! I will send you a private email with an image, and thank you very much! I just took a look at the other nominees, and I am in great company. I feel honored.

Karson Sigg wrote on April 26, 2014 at 12:54 PM

Hey peter I was at the lecture hall yesterday and was that ur real office.

Admin Reply:

Hi, Karson! Yes, it really was. And still is! It’s a little tidier now. But not much.

Macayla wrote on April 25, 2014 at 6:23 PM

Hello Mr. Lerangis! I listened to you speak today at the Iola High School (April 25th, 2014) and I was one of the Middle School Teenagers that you gave a medal to. I was so excited to meet you. I love the 39 Clues series but am also sad because I started reading them, and then found out our Library doesn't supply books after about the 6th one. I also like the idea of your 7 Wonders books. I would love to read them sometime.
I was wondering if it would be possible that you could try to arrange something with Iola Middle/High Schools to get more of those books? I know its a lot to ask, but you are such an inspirational writer, and I love your books! They are full of such suspense that I don't want to put them down, and I love that! I never, and I mean never, finish a book if it doesn't grab me from the start, and your book have always been ones I've finished! THANK YOU! -Macayla, 8th Grade, Iola Middle School

Admin Reply:

Thank you so much, Macayla! I’m really glad you enjoyed the books. I don’t have copies of the 39 Clues books besides my own, so your library will have to order them from Scholastic. Have you asked your librarian? Maybe they can add those books to their budget for the next order. I hope so!

Daniel Valadez wrote on April 22, 2014 at 2:47 AM

Hey, my name is Daniel. I wanted you to know that i think your seven ponerse series is just wonderful. P.D. how do you put the dragones in the seven wonders serie? Is it like digital drawing or just a photocopy or sth?

Admin Reply:

Hi, Daniel! Thank you very much! To tell you the truth, I don’t do any of the art in my books. I’m a terrible artist! Seriously. So my publisher finds someone else to do it. They make the paintings (for the cover) and the sketches (for the interior), and then they make digital files.

Amanda wrote on April 17, 2014 at 9:51 PM

Peter, My 11 year old son absolutely adores your series. He has bugged me every day to make sure I have pre-ordered book 3 coming out in May. I just want to thank you for writing something that has reached my son that has never been interested in reading or learning about anything. By the way, please come to Texas when you do your tour. He would love to meet you!!
Thanks, Amanda

Admin Reply:

Hi, Amanda! Thanks you so much for writing. Reading this really lifts my day. While the May–June tour does not include Texas, I love visiting your state and have been there four times in recent years, so perhaps for the March 2015 tour. Fingers crossed. (Also, I do school visits independent of tours, so feel free to suggest that your son’s teacher or librarian contact me via the Author Visits link above.

Michael Carper wrote on April 15, 2014 at 6:02 PM

Mr. Lerangis, I'm writing in hopes that you may be willing to help my middle school's summer reading program. Our school in Burlington, IA, Aldo Leopold Middle School, is an at-risk school who is trying to build a climate of energetic readers. This year we really pushed some reading interventions and saw some nice gains in our students and we are hoping to continue that progress over summer. However, we also know many students will not read unless they are encouraged and that's where I'm hoping you could help. We have established a big summer reading program with 70 books we are encouraging our students to read. We know realistically many of them won't come close to that total but for every five books they read we are entering their name in a drawing for prizes. Would you be willing to donate anything to our prize cache? Our students love your books, I see copies of The Seven Wonders and 39 clues books in their hands daily. Anything you may be wiling to contribute would be welcomed and if this isn't possible please know we already appreciate your contribution to our world of literature. Sincerely, Michael Carper

Admin Reply:

Hi, Michael! I’d be delighted to help. I will send you a private email so you can forward to me a mailing address.

Ekta wrote on April 15, 2014 at 5:56 AM

Hi Mr Lerangis,
I know this is kind of a weird question but how do you get rid of writer's block? Kinda experiencing it now. (*Sigh*)
Thanks again!
Ekta

Admin Reply:

Hi, Ekta! Sorry to take so long to write back. Hope the block went away by itself. If it’s any consolation, ALL writers suffer writer’s block. The big secret is, the only way out of writer’s block is to write. Sometimes chocolate helps. Or a solitary walk. Sometimes ideas come when you give yourself some time away from the project. But really the only way to get through it to sit yourself down until the words come. It’s not easy, and you stare and stare at the screen, feeling lowly and empty. But if you give yourself enough time, without distraction, something always happens. At first you may only be able to jot down a sentence or two, but the next time you start, the words flow freer.

Anolani wrote on April 14, 2014 at 2:28 PM

Hello! My name is Anolani Cahill(yes, my last name is actually Cahill). And I am a avid fan of the 39 clues series. I am a young aspireing writter(For reals, I've wrote2 64-80 page drafts Also I am quite sad you aren't coming to Cali for your 39 clues book tour. I know you guys can't come to los angles, but next time could you? I know there are many people uin LA who would love to come to a book signing of yours. -An!

Admin Reply:

Hi, An! Actually, I will indeed be visiting L.A. on my next tour, on May 19. I don’t have details yet, but I’ll post them on the site the moment I have them!

Ekta wrote on April 14, 2014 at 5:45 AM

Dear Mr. Lerangis, Did any of the characters have a crush on Natalie? Thanks again 🙂 -Ekta

Admin Reply:

[expandable title="SPOILER alert! "] I don’t know! 🙁 [/expandable]

Kathryn Delwiche wrote on April 11, 2014 at 8:44 PM

Dear Mr. Lerangis, I just wanted to ask what the 'V' symbol on the back of the children's heads and on the book cover of The Colossus Rising meant.
Thank you, Kathryn Delwiche

Admin Reply:

Hello, Kathryn! Thanks for writing. It’s actually an upside-down V (Λ), which the same shape of the Greek letter L, or lambda. It’s a mark of the G7W gene. The significance of it is still a mystery … 🙂

Deborah Charlton wrote on April 9, 2014 at 3:46 PM

Hello,
I am a fourth grade teacher in Highlands Ranch, CO. We received your second book of Seven Wonders in the fall of this year. A group of 11 students have just started reading it and can't put it down.
I am wondering if the students could Skype with you? This is the first time I am approaching this but thought it would be a great experience for them to learn about what it takes to be a writer and what has inspired you. I am thinking about 15 minutes at the least. If Skyping does not work with the group, would it be possible to do an e-mail?
I know you are busy especially with publishing your third book of the series!
Our school year ends on May 28th. Thanks for your consideration and providing literature that students get mad at me about when I tell them to it is time to stop reading. 🙂
Debbie Charlton
4th Grade Teacher
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Skype: bandit8471

Admin Reply:

Hello, Debbie! Highlands Ranch? Really? I LOVE Highlands Ranch. I had such a great time visiting the Tattered Cover about a year ago. My tour is coming up soon so things are tight, but this may work. Let’s continue this conversation by email. I will send a message directly, OK?

Marco Antônio wrote on April 8, 2014 at 6:36 PM

Hi, Mr. Lerangis (I'm brazilian so my english isn't so good),
I'd like to know when the book Lost in Babylon is going to be here in Brazil. I've already read the first one and, as I said, my english isn't good enough to read a book in english. I loved the story and the character!
Thanks, Marco (One of the book's character).

Admin Reply:

Marco — awesome name! The International department at HarperCollins tells me it will be available in July 2014. Thank you for asking!

Rein Miranda (real name) wrote on April 1, 2014 at 5:03 AM

Dear Tito Peter,
Can you grant wishes? One of my lifetime dreams is being a character of a book written by another author. Can you help me reach my dream please? I will love you forever if you can insert me as another character in your Seven Wonders series (be it on book 4 etc) Thank you very much! I will give you a basketful of chocolates xD
Your friend, Rein
P.s. It's A-OK if you decline 🙂

Admin Reply:

I will neither accept nor decline but leave it as a mystery ... 😛

Diana Mirren/Rein Miranda wrote on April 1, 2014 at 4:43 AM

Hi Tito Peter! 🙂 (Tito is Filipino term for middle-aged men hihi) I'd just seen the cover of Book 3 and I can't wait 'til May comes! I wonder what will happen to the Karai and Massa team? Hmm. Anyways I liked the anagrams you made for Sly Baboon Lint. Haha! That's funny. I hope you can visit the Philippines soon so I can get my books signed yet again! I can't wait to see our suave Janus relative here in 'nila again! Haha 😀 P.s. I made an anagram for Book 3! It shall be called Hot Womb of Hades St. (St. = Street) Hahahaha! P.P.s. from now on I'll call you Tito Peter mwahaha

Admin Reply:

I’m happy to be called Tito and will remain so until the time when I’m called whatever name is reserved for “extremely old dude.” Your anagram is priceless! I too hope to return to Manila.

Ekta wrote on March 31, 2014 at 6:21 PM

Hi Mr. Lerangis,
I forgot to ask this, did Dan have a crush on Natalie? I just remeber him giving her a compliment in the Sword Thief. Thanks again for answering my last entry, it's always a pleasure to talk to you, virtually! 🙂 🙂
Cheers,
Ekta

Admin Reply:

It’s a pleasure for me, too. No, I don’t believe Dan has a crush on Natalie. If he did, it was short-lived.

Ekta wrote on March 31, 2014 at 4:51 AM

Dear Mr. Lerangis,
Hello! It's me again, Ekta. How many languages can Ian speak? Also which part of India is he from?(I live there) Thanks so much for confirming my last theory! 🙂 🙂
Cheers,
Ekta

Admin Reply:

Hello again. Ekta! As far as I know, the foreign languages Ian speaks are English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian. There may be one or two others. I’m not sure exactly from where in India he hails, though.

Ekta wrote on March 29, 2014 at 9:00 AM

Dear Mr Lerangis, Is Ian of Indian descent? Just asking 🙂 Cheers, Ekta

Admin Reply:

Hello, Ekta! Yes, he is indeed.

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