Blog | Liam O'Donnell

Why I’m changing the way I talk about writing to students

by liam | Feb 16, 2014 | Teacher's Guide, writing news

When I visit schools or run writing workshops for kids (which I’m doing this spring at the Toronto Public Library), I’m often asked how to get started as a writer. It used to go something like this: 1. Write a great story. 2. Send it to Publisher. 3. Wait...

Pixelhead: my latest mind-bending Tech Tales story coming soon

by liam | Feb 6, 2014 | writing news

Pixelhead Tech Tales #3 “I knew I was in trouble when I deleted my breakfast.” When Nathan wakes up with the head of a video game villain on his shoulders, he knows he’s in for a world of trouble. The question is, which world? Award-winning...

How my words become amazing illustrations with Tank and Fizz

by liam | Feb 2, 2014 | comics, literacy, writing news

One of the best things about writing graphic novels for kids is watching my ideas take on a life of their own. And that’s exactly what’s happening with Tank & Fizz, my new mystery series coming soon from Orca Book Publishers. Mike Deas, the man behind...

How an old idea is kickstarting my new year

by liam | Jan 14, 2014 | literacy, writing news

I have a lot of story ideas. It comes with the territory. Some are good. Some should be taken down to the lake and, y’know . . . Others should be left to simmer in one of my many, many notebooks. While they simmer, they evolve. Sometimes they evolve into...

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...

Giving Away My Books Makes Me Want to Write More

by liam | Dec 21, 2013 | video games, writing news

With Christmas around the corner, the season for giving is definitely here. While I do like the whole receiving side of gifts, this year I’m especially excited for a couple of packages I’m giving away. Last week, my Ganked Ten Day Giveaway ended and I...

Feeding Change Dings Ten. What the – !?

by liam | Dec 14, 2013 | media, writing news

Yikes! I just realized that four days ago, this blogged turned 10 years old. Ten. Wow. It all started with this post in 2003 where I railed against Flat Stanely cozying up to Karl Rove from Bush Inc. And I haven’t stopped railing ever since. That’s not...

Ganked Ten Day Giveway

by liam | Dec 3, 2013 | education, media, writing news

With the print edition of Ganked now available, it’s about time I ran a giveaway contest. So here you go! Goodreads Book Giveaway Ganked by Liam O’Donnell Giveaway ends December 14, 2013. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win It all...