Screamcast 2 – November 2008
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In the November issue of The Screamcast, author Tommy Donbavand answers a reader’s question, chats to fans of the series in the north west, and reads an exclusive Scream Street short story – Bone To Be Wild.
North Liverpool Academy
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Thanks to everyone at North Liverpool Academy for taking part in two great days of Scream Street events and workshops! I love coming back to my home city, but the enthusiasm of pupils and teachers alike made this trip especially memorable.
Here’s to my next visit!
Tommy
Blog Of The Living Dead
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Scream Street 4: Flesh of the Zombie has recently received a great review from the zombie fans over at Blog of the Undead.
You can see what they had to say by clicking here: http://zombie-night.blogspot.com/2008/11/scream-street.html
Thanks for the kind words, guys. Should the attack ever come, I’ll rescue you first!
Tommy
This Book Is A Scream!
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Scream Street 1: Fang of the Vampire has received a great review in the Liverpool Echo…
Blood-curdling capers – this is one of a series of four released this month – from Liverpool author Tommy Donbavand: grisly, gross and great fun.
You can see the full review here: http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/echo-columnists/2008/11/17/this-book-is-a-scream-100252-22275177/
Tommy
Marden Bridge Middle School
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Thanks to everyone at Marden Bridge Middle School for a great day today. I ran four creative writing workshops, and was amazed at the brilliant ideas which emerged. Now the task is to turn those ideas into exciting stories! I can’t wait to read them!
Tommy
Boldon Primary School
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I had a great day at Boldon Primary School today – running creative writing workshops, causing chaos with my Scream Street activities and spending the entire afternoon doing drama with pupils from years 4, 5 and 6.
From what I understand, the school will shortly find out whether it is to remain open or have to close. It’s been a long time since I spent time at a school with such a positive attitude – so my fingers are crossed it will be there for a long time to come.
Tommy
Clear And Present Danger
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For all Scream Street fans in the UK, there’s a chance to win a set of SS books in the latest edition of Jetix magazine – plus you can read the latest, exclusive Scream Street short story, Clear And Present Danger…
Liver Lad
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That’s ‘Liver’ rhyming with ‘Fiver’ in the title, and not the rubbery internal organ…
I’ve spent a fantastic couple of days in Liverpool at the Shipping Lines Literary Festival, part of the city’s celebration as European Capital of Culture, 2008. I got to run some fang-tastic creative writing workshops at the refurbished Bluecoat centre, cause chaos (or is that survive chaos?) at the central library, and spend time with the brilliant author, Mal Peet, and his wife.
Even better, I bumped into a fourth-cousin of mine at one of the workshops (hello Liam!) and Thomas drew me this utterly incredible picture:
Special thanks to Jo from Walker Books for organising everything, acting as my minder and not being too grossed out by my collection of relics!
Tommy
Holding Out For A Hero
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I’m delighted, honoured and slightly speechless today (something of a first…)
Not only has RIF (Reading Is Fundamental, part of the National Literacy Trust) asked me to become RIF Ambassador to North Ormesby Primary School, but the school itself has name a trophy after me for it’s forthcoming prize day: The Tommy Donbavand Writing Hero Award.
If you catch me on the webcam today, chances are I’ll be blushing!
Tommy
200th Post!
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Yes, I’ve reached 200 posts on my other blog – www.tommydonbavand.com/blog/ (I started last November, so that’s not bad work for a year!)
To celebrate, I’m proud to reveal the covers for the forthcoming Scream Street books:
Scream Street 5: Skull of the Skeleton…
and Scream Street 6: Claw of the Werewolf…
They’ll be published on 4th May 2009, and are available to pre-order at amazon here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Scream-Street-Skeleton-Tommy-Donbavand/dp/1406314285/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1225705973&sr=1-11
See you at 400 posts…
Tommy