Guestbook « Peter Lerangis

J.J wrote on April 9, 2013 at 1:20 PM

Forgot to ask. Are you coming to Colorado any time soon?

Admin Reply:

I just got back from Colorado! I did some book signings and school visits in the Denver/Boulder area. You can see where exactly by scrolling down a bit on this page.

J.J wrote on April 9, 2013 at 1:15 PM

I REALY REALY REALY REALY REALY..... want to get published just like you! I have all these ideas and books and some I'm done writing! Short stories and long stories alike I want to get published. But I'm a kid and I wnat to get published ASAP. How do you get published? What's the publisher you use? What's an editor and how do you get one?

J.J

Admin Reply:

Hi, J.J.! Well, if you really want to, you WILL! It will take some time, though, if you want to be published by a publishing company. So first of all, you’ll need patience. Have you thought of entering a contest? [pl-popup content="http://www.artandwriting.org/the-awards/" title="Scholastic Writing Awards" width="1000" height="640"]Here’s a good one[/pl-popup]. Gordon Korman was published at a young age by winning a contest. But pretty much all authors, when they were kids, wrote like crazy and loved doing it, just like you — then continued their education and became published afterward. It really helps to have those extra years of living and writing under your belt. Then, what you do is try to get an agent, who will find the right publisher for your book. Once a publisher accepts your book, you are assigned an editor who will read your book and make comments and suggestions to take make it better! A good way to meet these people is to join an organization like the [pl-popup content="http://www.scbwi.org/" title="SCBWI" width="1000" height="640"]SCBWI[/pl-popup] (the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) and attend their conferences. Many of the best editors and agents attend these, and they are always looking for new authors. Also, other authors will be there to inspire you. There are so many publishers out there; my books have been published by Scholastic, HarperCollins, Simon and Schuster, and many others. You can also publish yourself. It all happens faster than you think. Good luck!

Moemi wrote on April 9, 2013 at 12:26 AM

The book suggester is BACK!
This times suggestion is.......

Fable Haven
The name of this book is secret series
Freak the mighty
Wonder
Number the stars
Tiger Rising

That was for today!
Bye!!!!!!!!!!!

Admin Reply:

Thank you again! You have VERY good taste!

Moemi wrote on April 6, 2013 at 11:48 PM

Here comes the book suggester

Have you read Eragon?
Have you read Walk Two Moons?
Have you read Conspiracy 365?

Next time I'll be up with more books!!!!

P.S. BE AWARE OF THE BOOK SUGGESTER!!!!!!

Admin Reply:

Hello, book suggester, and welcome! I lovelovelove WALK TWO MOONS. It’s one of my all-time faves, but I am one of the few remaining people in the world who has not yet read ERAGON, and I haven’t heard of the other one. So my list is growing!

Skye wrote on March 29, 2013 at 9:33 PM

Hey Peter! I'm back!

Haven't posted on here for a while! How are you doing?

Have you finally read DAY OF DOOM yet? And do you know the exact date that UNSTOPPABLE: NOWHERE TO RUN comes out?

Admin Reply:

Hi, Skye! Doing great! This Sunday, COLOSSUS hits week #6 on the New York Times bestseller list, so I am flabbergasted in a good way. Haven’t read DOOM yet, but I can tell you NOWHERE comes out at the beginning of October! Good to hear from you.

Damien Degroot wrote on March 26, 2013 at 3:55 AM

Dear Peter is there was one Cahill branch you could belong to which one would it be . My favorite Cahill branch would be the Janus branch because the're artistic and musically talented

Admin Reply:

Hi, Damien! You have good taste, IMHO. I am a Janus and happy about it!

Damien Degroot wrote on March 26, 2013 at 3:46 AM

Dear peter your new book The Colossus Rise is so far amazing I can't wait to read more from this series. Also if you talk to Jude Watson can you tell her that i can't wait for the new Unstoppable series ,I think the 39 clues series is the best series created featuring history and adventure i am totally obsess hope there is more just like it in the future.

Admin Reply:

Hello, Damien! Many thanks for your messages (I am posting this one only, since it is the latest!). Delighted you are enjoying COLOSSUS. I have forwarded your message to Jude Watson, faithful Madrigal forever!

Nicolas wrote on March 24, 2013 at 11:37 PM

Hi Peter!
It is Nicolas.
Did Hope and Arthur Cahill win the clue hunt?
Maybe Clifford Riley should write a book about that!
Thanks, Nicolas

Admin Reply:

Thanks, Nicolas! Maybe he should indeed!

Emma wrote on March 23, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Have you ever won an award for writing?

Admin Reply:

Hi, Emma! Yes, my novel THE COLOSSUS RISES was a Junior Library Guild and Children’s Book of the Month Club selection. My YA novel SOMEBODY PLEASE TELL ME WHO I AM, which I cowrote with the great Harry Mazer, won the American Library Association’s [pl-popup content="http://bit.ly/SPT_ALA" title="2013 ALA Schneider Award for Teens" width="1000" height="640"]Schneider Family Book Award for teens[/pl-popup], “for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences.” It also was named to the 2013 Young Adult Library Services Association’s [pl-popup content="http://bit.ly/2013BFYA" title="2013 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults list" width="1000" height="640"]Best Fiction for Young Adults list[/pl-popup]. SMILER’S BONES was a New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age, a Bank Street Best Books winner, a Junior Library Guild Selection, a Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Recommended Book, a YALSA Best Books for Young Adults Nominee, and an ALA Notable Books for Children Nominee. My scifi WATCHERS series won Children’s Choice and Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers awards, and ANTARCTICA was chosen by the JASON Foundation as one of the top polar adventures in the U.S.

Mara wrote on March 23, 2013 at 1:01 AM

Good Afternoon Mr. Lerangis!

I sent an email message to you, but decided to ask this question here as well. Do you send out autographed bookplates? I would love to visit you on your tour but don't see you making any stops here in Hawaii. Please let me know. If you do, I can send you a SASE.
Mara

Admin Reply:

Hi, Mara! Thanks for writing. Please check your inbox; I sent a reply by email.

Ella Blum wrote on March 21, 2013 at 11:22 PM

Hi Peter!

It's ella blum commenting from before about Shane's good acting-- acting and convincing us that he is a good actor is what makes him a good actor.

P.S.
So exited to read the series!!

Sincerely,
Ella Blum

Admin Reply:

Ah, very good! Sounds like he has the right touch. Hope you enjoy the book!

kendall oh wrote on March 20, 2013 at 2:50 AM

Hey peter you came to clayton elementary in austin tx ( my school) awhile ago but i loved your presentation and im so excited to read the colosuss rises! this may be a silly question but if you ever need a new character, maybe could you name her kendall?

Admin Reply:

Thank you, Kendall! I will keep your request in mind. No promises, but you never know!

Alanna wrote on March 19, 2013 at 11:22 PM

Hi Peter thanks you so much for writing back to me
Ella called me screaming " PETER WROTE BACK TO US " and it was really exciting for all of us. And what shane said well its not true well he is a good actor

Admin Reply:

Ha! My best to you all.

Alanna wrote on March 19, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Hi peter its Alanna from LES!!
When my teacher ( Mrs.doller 5th grade) told us that you were comming I was so happy. I heard you were making a movie for your new book ( wich im reading right now and I love it) and i wanted you to know that the kids in my grade(and me) Are really good actors and actreses so if you need parts I sugest you come here.

your turly,
Alanna Proskin

Admin Reply:

Hi, Alanna! So many amazing actors and actresses! Please take a look at the message I wrote Ella below, which answers your question. Thanks, and good luck!

shane martinsen wrote on March 19, 2013 at 5:21 PM

dear peter

please tell me when the auditions are because i was rated number 1 actor last year

Admin Reply:

That’s pretty awesome, Shane! Please take a look at the note I wrote Ella below, which answers your question.

ella wrote on March 19, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Hi Peter it is ella blum from LES.
We heard that you might be making a movie for the Colossel Rises. We just want to inform you that we have a lot of talented actors and actresess in this grade (5) that would love to have an opportunity to work with you. Please let us know.

Thanks,
Ella and Her 5th grade classmates

Admin Reply:

Thank you, Ella! Unfortunately there have been no movie offers yet. If there are, the movie producers will hold the auditions. I’m afraid the book author has nothing to do with the casting. But certainly you should keep your eyes on the home page of this site. If a movie is to be made, I will make an announcement. And if I find out anything about auditions, I’ll post that too, so all you incredible actors and actresses will know!

Kess Dardani and mackenzie Rieger wrote on March 18, 2013 at 10:12 PM

hi
our names are Kess and Mackenzie. we are writing a book called Girls of A Prophesy.since you are such a great writer we where wondering if you could give us the name of your publisher. If so thank you vary much.
p.s we are from Lewisbero elamentry.
thanks again
Kess and Mackenzie

Admin Reply:

Hi, Kess and Mackenzie! I had such a great time visiting your school yesterday. I write with three publishers these days: HarperCollins, Scholastic, and Simon & Schuster. One of them, Scholastic, sponsors a great writing contest you may be interested in. The link is [pl-popup content="http://www.artandwriting.org/the-awards/" title="Scholastic Writing Awards site" width="1000" height="640"]here[/pl-popup].

Joshua Thomas wrote on March 18, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Peter, I like book 3 of 39 Clues. I am on chapter 12 or 13, page 107. I really like your book!
(Joshua is only 6)

Admin Reply:

Hi, Joshua -- wow, six years old and reading at such a level! I am impressed, and I’m really happy (and honored) to know that you’re enjoying my book!

Sapphire (because I just can't resist bothering you) wrote on March 15, 2013 at 2:13 AM

Oh....it's because the characters wanted to isn't it? (That's what I've heard a lot of writers say.) So...you just write out what the characters want to do. Or have to do. And in this case, Ian had to use Amy to get to the clue. Right??

Oh...yeah. Amian actually started from Maze of Bones! *nods*

I think it's just cruel to give Amy three partners (or three choices of partners (Because I just can't resist talking about this.))

Honestly: the poll on the 39 Clues website (who should Amy end up with?) That was cruel too. Because none of the authors were going to follow it in the first place. (They even included Jonah...and Hamilton.)

I have a feeling I'm just rambling. So...bye 😉

Admin Reply:

Characters. They can be so pesky. Although I’m scratching my head again, because I never said that thing about characters telling me what to do, did I? Oh, wait, that bit about Ian. OK, Ian, stop looking over my shoulder, I’m telling her that was a joke. I have to stop scratching my head. Look what happens. Ah, well. All best to the world of Amian, recognizing unfairness and flying that banner high.

Angela A wrote on March 14, 2013 at 1:47 PM

Thanks for doing an interview with us at Mom-Spot.com. We've enjoyed getting to know you and reading your Seven Wonders book. We are working with a fantastic project, Monkey Do Project, to deliver books and backpacks this summer to children in Appalachia. Would you be willing to donate a case or two of your books to these kids, ALL of which do not have books in their homes.
We would greatly appreciate your partnership in this project.
Thank you! We can't wait for your next book.

Admin Reply:

Thanks, Angela! I look forward to seeing the interview! Monkey Do sounds amazing. I have passed on the message to the publisher, who may be able to handle a donation on the order you mention. We authors only have small numbers of copies of our own books, beyond which we must buy them.

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