writingnews | Liam O'Donnell

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...

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...

Ganked print edition arrives. I am happy.

by liam | Nov 20, 2013 | gaming, literacy, Uncategorized, video games, virtual worlds, writing news

I’ve written over 30 books and graphic novels for kids over the last decade. I like them all. A lot. I’m always happy when the first printed copies arrive at my door. I get to hold them, put them on my bookshelf, show them to my family, so they know that...