works in progress | Liam O'Donnell

Tank & Fizz Advanced Reading Copy actually exists!

by liam | Sep 30, 2014 | comics, literacy, Tank & Fizz, works in progress, writing news

It seems every day I come home there’s something cool waiting for me in the mailbox. On Friday, it was this. Today, it was the awesome book pictured below: That’s right, Tank & Fizz: The Case of the Slime Stampede became a little more real today....

Battle for Minecraft Book 1 off to Beta Readers!

by liam | Aug 17, 2014 | Blog, gaming, works in progress, writing news

I’m having a blast writing Battle for Minecraft, my new series of Minecraft novels for kids. Book 1, Descent into Overworld, is finished and in the hands of my beta readers. I’m always looking for more feedback, so if you want to read the ebook for free...

I’m writing a Minecraft novel! Wait, I’m writing a Minecraft novel?

by liam | Jul 13, 2014 | education, gaming, literacy, video games, works in progress, writing news

They say write what you know. I know Minecraft and I know writing for kids. Combining the two seemed like a natural fit and the beginnings of a really fun project. The Battle for Minecraft saga begins . . . With an idea brewing, I sat down and spent the last month...

Meet Tank, a mystery-solving, tech-tinkering troll young readers will love

by liam | Jun 7, 2014 | literacy, works in progress, writing news

Last week, I sent the manuscript for Tank and Fizz #2 off to the amazing folks at Orca Book Publishers. To celebrate, I thought it’d be fun for you to meet another character from the series. Today, we meet another one Slick City’s dynamic detectives:...

Early holiday present brings new mystery series!

by liam | Dec 24, 2013 | comics, literacy, media, works in progress, writing news

With Christmas only a day away, I wanted to share with you a present from my creative pal, the amazing Mike Deas. Introducing Tank & Fizz, monster detectives extraordinaire: They are also stars of Tank & Fizz Mysteries my brand new series, illustrated by Mike...