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$25 #Giveaway Interview THE ROYAL ORDER OF FIGHTING DRAGONS by Dan Elish @dan.elish Ends 12.17

November 27, 2018 By Mary

by Dan Elish

SYNOPSIS

Born to… Fight?

Ike Rupert Hollingsberry is haunted by the past because complete strangers won’t let him forget that his famous father died on the set of The Fighting Dragons, a cult favorite that still has people talking. But when he’s attacked by a large locust, like the one that killed his dad, Ike is helped by the geekiest nerd of all, Elmira Hand. Killing the giant locust is only the beginning of the surprises in store for Ike as he is whisked away from New York City to an isolated Florida compound to assume his role as the next in line to lead the Royal Order of Fighting Dragons—that are NOT supposed to exist—and learns his dad’s death was a cover-up for a far greater purpose…

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Praise for THE ROYAL ORDER OF FIGHTING DRAGONS

“…a fast-paced, entertaining story with appealing characters, a healthy dose of action, and a dash of humor.” ―Publishers Weekly

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dan Elish is the author of nine novels, including The School for the Insanely Gifted, The Worldwide Dessert Contest, and Born Too Short: Confessions of an 8th Grade Basket Case (Simon & Schuster), which was named a New York Public Library “Book for the Teenage” and a “Young Adult Choice for the International Reading Association.”

Dan co-wrote the book for the Broadway musical 13with music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, which premiered on Broadway in 2008 and is slated to be a movie by CBS Films. Dan is also a TV writer who has worked on shows such as Cyberchase (PBS) and Jo-Jo’s Circus (Disney). Dan has received fellowships and scholarships to the Bread Loaf and Sewanee Writers’ Conferences and is represented by Matt Bialer at Greenburger Associates. He lives in New York with his wife and children.

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WEBSITE: http://www.danelish.com/
GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/102471.Dan_Elish
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/dan.elish
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/danelish22/

  What is on your nightstand?  

Oh, there is a large pile of books on my nightstand. Most are for adults. But I always have a kids’ novel or two that I’m hoping to read. One that is always there is CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – I like having it nearby. I also have a copy of my first novel published, THE WORLDWIDE DESSERT CONTEST.

What author would you totally fan?

Well, if we can include the non-living, it would definitely be Dr. Seuss. Even though I don’t write picture books, I adore his work. I try to get some of his zany spirit into my books. He was also supposed to be a nice guy. It would have been a fantastic honor to have met him.

What makes you cringe?

Fingernails on a blackboard, melodramatic prose, asparagus and certain politicians.

Do you plot everything out or go with the flow?

A little of both. I need to have a good central idea and some idea of what happens in the beginning, middle and end but when I get to the individual scenes and character development I find myself going with the flow. I like to see where my imagination takes me in the moment.

Is there a word you love to use?

The right ones for the right spots. J

 


—Giveaway is open to International. | Must be 13+ to Enter
 

–  1 Winner will receive a Signed Copy of THE ROYAL ORDER OF FIGHTING DRAGONS by Dan Elish.

– 1 Winner will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card.


 
ENDS: DECEMBER 17, 2018

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Comments

  1. James Robert says

    November 27, 2018 at 12:26 am

    My 5 kids and I like to watch a movie together having snacks and sodas.

  2. Becky Richardson says

    November 27, 2018 at 12:47 am

    Stay at home and read.

  3. Judy Thomas says

    November 27, 2018 at 1:00 am

    I love to watch movies or read on a saturday night.

  4. Nancy Burgess says

    November 27, 2018 at 4:53 am

    Usually spend Saturdays with family.

  5. Marcy Meyer says

    November 27, 2018 at 5:12 am

    I am usually reading on Saturday nights. My favorite thing to do any day.

  6. Jenness M says

    November 27, 2018 at 5:23 am

    Go out for drinks with the girls.

  7. shelly peterson says

    November 27, 2018 at 9:44 am

    I like to watch a movie.

  8. Danielle Hammelef says

    November 27, 2018 at 9:49 am

    My favorite thing to do on a Saturday night is read.

  9. Sara Zielinski says

    November 27, 2018 at 10:04 am

    Stay inside and watch movies.

  10. Rita Wray says

    November 27, 2018 at 10:52 am

    I like to read and watch TV.

  11. Sherry says

    November 27, 2018 at 11:31 am

    I love to stay home and read.

  12. Peggy Salkill says

    November 27, 2018 at 12:42 pm

    With it being cold snuggling up with a good read has been my fav lately.

  13. heather says

    November 27, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    My favorite thing on a Saturday night is dinner and a movie.

  14. Nancy Jones says

    November 27, 2018 at 1:36 pm

    Read and drink coffee.

  15. Marisela Zuniga says

    November 27, 2018 at 6:09 pm

    i love to just relax and watch movies

  16. Linda Romer says

    November 27, 2018 at 6:49 pm

    Go out with my husband. Thank you

  17. BookLady says

    November 27, 2018 at 7:21 pm

    Go out to dinner and a movie

  18. Deb Pelletier says

    November 27, 2018 at 9:26 pm

    Stay home and rest , may be read a good book.

  19. Deanne Patterson says

    November 28, 2018 at 5:50 pm

    My favorite thing to do on a Saturday night is read devotions and bake with my children.

  20. James COyne says

    November 28, 2018 at 7:38 pm

    I go to the casino on saturdays

  21. Kara Vaughan Marks says

    November 28, 2018 at 9:29 pm

    My favorite thing to do on a Saturday night is to stay home.

  22. Rhonda says

    November 29, 2018 at 6:13 pm

    Spending time with my granddaughter and then reading and having a glass of tea

  23. Beth T. says

    November 29, 2018 at 10:28 pm

    I stay home, read a little, then watch tv or something I’ve saved on my dvr.

  24. Jan Lee says

    December 9, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    I either read or watch movies on televiion 🙂

  25. Ellie Di says

    December 10, 2018 at 5:20 pm

    Do something fun like going to the cinema or meet with friends and have a glass of wine and some chat!

  26. Kate F. says

    December 13, 2018 at 11:01 pm

    I like to go to the movies.

  27. Mindy Bel says

    December 16, 2018 at 2:22 pm

    Thanks for the great giveaway!
    Read a book, of course 🙂

  28. Stacey A Smith says

    December 16, 2018 at 6:41 pm

    read a good book.same as every night!

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