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I had a great time at the Lake Oswego Library yesterday. About fifty young readers showed up to discuss “Peak” and my other novels. A lot of them had the new I,Q in hand and several of my other novels. (The photo is historical photo taken on the lake…and no […]
Lake Oswego Library (Oregon) Monday, July 12th, 4:30PM.
We will be discussing “Peak.” Call ahead to register. Book Discussion Group with Author Roland Smith Monday, July 12 at 4:30-5:30 p.m Children in grades 4-6 are invited to read Roland Smith’s Peak and then discuss with the author. The story features exciting adventures of a boy who wants to […]
“Storm Runners” Revision.
I’m still working on the editorial revisions on the new series “Storm Runners” for Scholastic, which is scheduled to be out in Spring 2011. I finished the draft of this first novel at the end of January while I was in Mexico basking on the shores of the Sea of […]
#4 Grandson’s Birthday; Storm Runners; I,Q 2; Cryptid Hunters 15
We’re back up in Seattle for our youngest grandson’s 4th birthday. I love birthdays, especially my grandchildren’s birthdays. It’s a beautiful day for a party. In spite of the festivities I managed to get a little work in this morning on the third Cryptid Hunter (no title yet) installment. I’m […]
I,Q Book Two: The White House is out! 27
I,Q Book Two: The White House is out! You can pick it up at your local book store, public library, or order it online @ Barnes and Noble.com, Amazon.com, Powellsbooks.com. If you get a chance to read it let me know what you think on my blog, Roland’s Journal, or […]
Zach’s Lie Trailer. 30
Here’s a trailer of my novel Zach’s Lie produced by students at Hobart Middle School in Hobart, Indiana. It’s a bit edgy, but so is the book. Thanks to the students for sending this along! And, no…there is not a film in the works for this novel at the moment. […]
Cryptid Hunter’s #3. Jack’s 6th Birthday. I,Q2 Update. 56
This post is a little of everything. We’re on our way up to the Seattle area this morning to celebrate Jack’s (grandson #3) birthday. We got him a pair of nice binoculars (all 6 year olds should have good pair of binoculars). Quit trip. We’ll be back tomorrow with Jack […]
3rd Cryptid Hunter Book 45
I spent today…well actually, the last few days…re-reading Tentacles in preparation for the third, as yet un-named, third installment. I hesitate to write this here because it might mislead you into thinking that the third Cryptid Hunter book will be out soon. It won’t be. It will be a long […]
Tigard Library & iPhone 4 10
I had a great time at the Tigard Library last night. A big crowd showed up in spite of the beautiful weather outside. They handed out 50 free copies of Tentacles to the first people through the door. This is a beautiful new library with a great collection of books, […]