Guestbook « Peter Lerangis

Fernanda wrote on May 22, 2012 at 7:10 PM

Even that you can't give us spoilers, what is your favorite OTP from T39C? Like... Amy/Ian, you know...
I'm not asking spoilers, just answer the question, please!!!
PS.: It's true that you saw the Tumblr Fandom?

Admin Reply:

Hello, Fernanda! Well, sure, what could be wrong with revealing a favorite OTP? I’ll bet you can tell a lot from a person based on an OTP preference. Why, just yesterday I was saying …
Wait. What’s an OTP?

Meteldragon74 wrote on May 22, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Glad to here you weren't captured by Vespers en route. 🙂 I haven't been able to read The Dead of Night yet, as my family hasn't been to the library in months. (probably due to our addiction to books) I haven't read the Maze of Bones either, but have managed to read almost every single one of the others. I am hoping to be able to read The Dead of Night soon!

Admin Reply:

Thanks! Fortunately my closest scrape was in Portland, but it turned out to be Roland Smith. Whew. Hope you like THE DEAD OF NIGHT (and also the MAZE OF BONES)!

Maddie wrote on May 20, 2012 at 2:45 PM

Hi!!! Have you ever read the Fablehaven series? I highly recommend it!!!

Admin Reply:

No, but it’s one of the many I’ve been eager to get to! Thanks for the recommendation!

A person. Just Joking, Im alien. wrote on May 19, 2012 at 1:57 AM

What's up?

Admin Reply:

Uptown, upstate, Upper Volta, Upton Sinclair, and Upanishads. What’s up with you?

Pippa wrote on May 18, 2012 at 3:14 AM

Hi, Peter! Have you ever noticed that the potential relationship of Ian Kabra and Amy Cahill mirrors the relationship of Mr. Darcy and Lizzie Bennet of Pride and Prejudice?

Admin Reply:

Hello, Pippa! Well, of course, we planned it that way! (Well, no, maybe not. But that’s a very astute observation.)

Katie S. wrote on May 18, 2012 at 2:43 AM

Hi, Mr. Lerangis!

So I've just been looking at the questions people have been asking you, and I see a lot of people asking you how they can get started as writers, hopefully to be as successful one day as you are. I'm a freshman in high school, and although being a writer is one of the things that I'd like to be, my big dream is to be an actress—preferably on Broadway. It was a big surprise for me when I learned that you were an actor (and still are—I enjoyed that book reading you did in NYC at the beginning of your tour).

Anyway, my question(s) is/are—how did you get started as an actor, and what advice could you give to me and other aspiring actors?

Thanks so much!

-Katie

Admin Reply:

Hello, Katie! You were at Books of Wonder? That was fun! I got started very young, in drama clubs on the weekends. I continued doing theater and singing in high school and college. I took voice lessons and performed over the summers, to work my way through college. When I graduated college, I was headed for law school, but I wanted to try to be an actor first. I forced myself to immediately go to an audition, so I wouldn’t chicken out. I got my first job from my first audition and continued working in theater for eight years. This was a long time ago, though. I haven’t been involved in the theater in years. But I imagine some things are the same — train like crazy, move to a place where there’s a lot of theater (or film or TV) activity, get an agent if possible, audition all the time, and know that you will face tons of rejection before you hit it big! That last part is key. Keep meeting as many people as possible and going to every audition that is remotely suitable. The people who succeed are the ones who keep going when the others give up.

Miks wrote on May 18, 2012 at 12:42 AM

How old were you when you got published? Do you have any tips for any novices like me?
~ EaglePurple20 (Miks)

Admin Reply:

Hello, Miks. I was 28 when my first book was published. Many people ask me for advice and I usually make sure to say what a great thing it is to be starting so young. You have lots of time, to read, read, read. That’s the best way to become a writer. Read as much as you can. Read what you love. Try to figure out what your favorite authors do to make their books so vivid. What kind of words do they use? What words do they leave out? Every good story has a question that is not answered until the end. What is the question in your story? Try writing a story from beginning to end. It’s a great feeling to finish a story. You may want to show some of your stories to your teacher, or you may want to keep some stories to yourself. The important thing is to keep enjoying it and keep doing it. There are no shortcuts to being a writer. You need to keep doing it, and you will get better and better. Good luck!

Caitlin wrote on May 17, 2012 at 11:21 PM

I love reading 39 clues! On the 39 clues I am TorandoAuthor1. 🙂 I really hoped you like my stories! If you ever visit around Toledo Ohio or Detroit Michigan let me know! 🙂 Thanks!

Admin Reply:

Hello, Caitlin! Keep checking my website. I will be back on tour this winter! (And don’t forget, I do school visits all over the country, wherever I’m invited, so your teacher or librarian can find out more information by clicking the Author Visits link above.)

Galini wrote on May 17, 2012 at 10:30 PM

Hey Peter!

Do you remember me? I was Galini99 from twitter, the girl who didn't stop asking about Amian and stuff... You started not answering my tweets after a while, probably got bored of me demanding answers. Oh well. XD

So, anyway, I've read in the 39 Clues site that you answer all the questions we send you. I really do wait for an answer, then. Probably, if you don't mind, with a lot of spoilers 😛

Anyway, the thing is, I'm completely, utterly, and unbelievably confused. You start the whole Amian thing in the 3rd book, give us hope, and then ruin it with the whole JakeXAmy thingy. You're supposed to help us, give us hope -almost everyone here is an Amian fan, after all! I. Can't. Stand. Love. Triangles. Don't make me hate you, Peter, seriously, you being my favorite author e.t.c...

I need answers. I seriously need answers. I shall do anything for answers, or I'm gonna die here in my curiosity. The curiosity, after all, killed the cat. Guess, we Cahills, aren't match father away...

That's all. Have a very nice day!

Admin Reply:

Yikes! Great to hear from you, Galini. Sorry about the love triangle, but you know, that’s life with Amy. She can be unpredictable! Yes, it’s true I answer everyone on my Guestbook page, especially fellow Patrioti! But as for spoilers, urrrrgh, take a look at the text on the top of the page. If I refuse to obey that, the Vespers may cut me down in the prime of life!

Rebekah (Or on 39 clues Purpleamazing1 (I think-can't remember the number!) wrote on May 17, 2012 at 1:07 AM

HI peter! (HUGE fan by the way)
Just looking for stuff on a school project- and I just want to say that I LOVE the dead of night (But Jake and Amy (Jamy) HOW COULD YOU!!!!!!!!) But I love the sword theives even more.
(Huge amian fan, yep, thats me!)
And erm, run out of stuff 2 say.
Can you check out my Amian story on the messageboard? I'll tell you the link:
[pl-popup content="http://www.the39clues.com/messageboard/show/20893" title="" width="1000" height="640"]http://www.the39clues.com/messageboard/show/20893[/pl-popup]
Ok, thats all 4 now.
Rebekah (Ekat, lover of the 39 clues, amian fan...etc etc etc...;))

Admin Reply:

Thanks, Rebekah! Glad you like THE DEAD OF NIGHT. Yup, that Amy is unpredictable!

Kit wrote on May 16, 2012 at 8:19 PM

SOOOOOOOO some of my super fabuloso delicious brownies are in the oven? Would you like one? They're scrumdiddlyumptious~! I'll be expecting you at the door. Bring a frindle!

Admin Reply:

Um ...

Carlos wrote on May 16, 2012 at 12:38 PM

I have a question.
On the page next to page 1 in The Dead Of Night, it says This book is dedicated to het snoper how anc loves eth deco. What actually is snoper, because I have already decoded the rest?

Admin Reply:

Hi, Carlos! Keep trying on that one. It’s not as hard as you think. You’ll get it! (Look at the last three letters first.)

Ariel wrote on May 15, 2012 at 12:21 AM

Dear Mr.Lerangis,
1.How did you feel when Scholastic asked you to write The Sword Theif for The 39 Clues?
2. Have you heard of Neely Tucker, the author of Love in the Driest Season: A Family Memoir?

Admin Reply:

Hi, Ariel! It felt great, but like all projects just starting, a bit scary. None of us knew how it would work out. And no, I haven’t heard of that author, but I’ll be sure to look him up on your recommendation.

Monica wrote on May 15, 2012 at 12:07 AM

Hey Peter!

Question: On page 129 in The Dead of Night (and a few pages before) the three men in the white suits come in and give Alistair cardboard and a note. One of the men has a camera. Fiske says "Is this some sort of joke?" and Alistair replies "I don't think so,” Is Alistair figuring out why he had to writ the note or he is just saying that? I got confused on that one. Obviously the vespers didn't tell Alistair that Amy and Dan picked him. Sneaky people I must say.

Sincerely,
Monica.

Admin Reply:

Hi, Monica! Fiske is asking this because the guard just took out a camera and asked them all to say cheese. This seemed like a strange thing for a guard to ask prisoners in a cell under the circumstances.

Omar Mohammed wrote on May 14, 2012 at 2:54 PM

Mr. Lerangis,
This book has action! Dan and Amy are really in action. I've been thinking if you could add some things to it like if Alistair went and attacked Ian and Natalie or something otherwise, this book is AWESOME! because it has my favorite thing SWORDS! and Ninjas! It's really cool how to keep on going underground!
Sincerely,
Omar R. Mohammed

Admin Reply:

Hello, Omar! Thank you very much. I’m really glad you enjoyed THE SWORD THIEF!

Nick Bradman wrote on May 14, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Hello, Mr.Lerangis, been a while since i wrote to you, ive been wondering a lot about if i have an idea or an outline or a story written by me and if i want any publisher to review it or even consider to have it in print, by what means should I have it send or shared to any publisher for instance if i want the story mailed to scholastic office how should i do it or even consult any person in the scholastic or hyperion offices....??????????????????????????? Please HELP!

Admin Reply:

Hello, Nick! My best advice to you is to submit an entry to a writing contest, for example [pl-popup content="http://www.artandwriting.org/Awards" title="the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards" width="1000" height="640"]the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards[/pl-popup]. That’s a good way to be sure someone will actually read and evaluate your piece. If you mail a story directly to a publisher, it’s likely not to be seen. Don’t forget, they are up to their ears in manuscripts submitted by agents and writers every day!

Aaminah wrote on May 10, 2012 at 9:38 PM

Dear Mr. Lerangis,
Hey its me! Remember me, Amazingable44 from the 39 clues MB?? Anyway you're an awesome author and I loooooooooove Dead of Night!!! Can you give me any advice to be a writer?

Thank you!

Admin Reply:

Hello, Aaminah (or Amazingable44)! Thanks so much for your message. I’m pleased you enjoyed THE DEAD OF NIGHT. Many people ask me for advice and I usually make sure to say what a great thing it is to be starting so young. You have lots of time, to read, read, read. That’s the best way to become a writer. Read as much as you can. Read what you love. Try to figure out what your favorite authors do to make their books so vivid. What kind of words do they use? What words do they leave out? Every good story has a question that is not answered until the end. What is the question in your story? Try writing a story from beginning to end. It’s a great feeling to finish a story. You may want to show some of your stories to your teacher, or you may want to keep some stories to yourself. The important thing is to keep enjoying it and keep doing it. There are no shortcuts to being a writer. You need to keep doing it, and you will get better and better. Good luck!

Nina wrote on May 10, 2012 at 1:38 AM

I like to read a lot and I've read all the books in my house almost 3 times and need some suggestions. I like adventure books with a little magic twisted in. And you were at my school yesterday, you were really funny! I go to Totoket Valley Elemantary School and you were there on May 8. I had lots of fun!

Admin Reply:

Hello, Nina! I had a great time at Totoket, and thank you for your kind words. For adventure with some magic, I’d recommend the ARTEMIS FOWL series, GREGOR THE OVERLANDER, CHARLIE BONE, the BARTIMAEUS trilogy, anything by Brandon Mull, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER and its sequels. But my very best advice is to go straight to the public library or the school library and ask the librarian for some recommendations. What I often like to do is go to a book store or library, browse through the shelves, and get a stack of books. I put them on a table and look through them all. If I like them, I’ll buy them. Or if I’m short on cash, I’ll write the titles down and take them out of the library. Hope this helps!

Primrose wrote on May 9, 2012 at 10:57 PM

Dear Peter,
Can you sugest some books for me? The kind of books I like is SCFI and action/adventure.

Admin Reply:

Hello, Primrose! The best lists of scifi books, I think, are [pl-popup content="http://www.cynthialeitichsmith.com/lit_resources/favorites/by_genre/science_fic.html" title="" width="1000" height="640"]here[/pl-popup] and [pl-popup content="http://flavorwire.com/256394/10-great-science-fiction-books-for-girls#1" title="" width="1000" height="640"]here [/pl-popup]. But I also love all books by Bruce Coville because they’re so imaginative and funny. And as I was growing up, I read everything that Ray Bradbury wrote. As far as action/adventure goes, I like all of Rick Riordan’s books, and Gordon Korman’s ON THE RUN series. Also, look into Lloyd Alexander’s books, which are awesome.

Zoe wrote on May 9, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Thanks for the advice. As for the read,read,read,read part, uh my mom thinks I read too much. The thing is ever since I was a baby I've always loved books, I could sit in a corner for hours with just books. So by two I already had paperbacks because I never tore any pages. The habit sorta stuck and well I love to read and write. My teachers are inpressed with my laungage arts skills but I have a family of five (not with me) so its sort of hard to do anything in my house. Not even in my room.

Admin Reply:

That’s pretty much the way I was, too — always with my nose in a book. But it turned out OK! And it will for you, too.

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