Disclosure: sponsored post from The Children’s Book Review and Michael Okon, but all opinions and thoughts are my own!
I’m excited to be taking part in the Monsterland tour today. I think this book sounds great and it’s just perfect for the current Halloween season! Please check out my interview with the author, Michael Okon and be sure to enter the giveaway below!
- Where did the initial idea for Monsterland come from; did it start with a character, the overall idea, etc.?
In the summer of 2015, I was binge watching a classic movie marathon with my son, the good stuff like Back to the Future, Gremlins, Jaws, Jurassic Park. While watching these films it literally just popped into my head, why isn’t there a theme park with zombies. I called my brother and told him about my idea. He said I should have werewolves, vampires, AND zombies. I started beating out the story that night.
- Will there be a sequel to Monsterland?
Monsterland 2 is completed and will be released on my 40th birthday – May 26th, 2018.
- What is your favorite supernatural creature – and are they featured in the book?
The Glob – which is my take on the The Blob. Think of a purple alien jet fuel that comes up through the sewer system and sucks the life out of everything it touches. Oh, and it can also reanimate zombies. How’s that for a teaser to Part 2?
- What is your favorite real-life theme park?
Disney World in Orlando. Magic Kingdom to be exact. To be even more precise – my favorite land is a a toss-up between Adventureland and Frontierland. I’m a big Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean and Splash Mountain guy.
- Are you currently working on anything and if so, can you tell us anything about it?
I’m all knee-deep in Monsterland 3 and have already started beating out Monsterland 4 & 5. It seems that I’m going to be writing about monsters for the foreseeable future.
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Monsterland Giveaway!
Enter for a chance to win a Monsterland swag bag; plus, there are loads of runner-up prizes, too!
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
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A Monsterland Swag Bag
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A copy of Monsterland, signed by Michael Okon
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A signed poster
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A t-shirt (Large)
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A wool hat
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A fidget spinner
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A wrist band (entrance)
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Pencils
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An exclusive collectors item
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Ten (10) winners receive:
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A copy of Monsterland, signed by Michael Okon
Ten (10) winners receive:
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A Monsterland t-shirt
Ten (10) winners receive:
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A Monsterland hat
Ten (10) winners receive:
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A Monsterland fidget spinner
Age Range: 14+
Giveaway begins October 1, 2017, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends October 31, 2017, at 11:59 P.M. MT.
Giveaway open to residents of Canada and the fifty United States and the District of Columbia who are 13 and older.
If the form won’t load, visit this link to enter the giveaway! Best of luck everyone!
You had me at Zombies. It’s such a cute concept, a theme park with monsters that I can imagine will be well read come Halloween. Wow, he’s really flying through the series. I appreciate not having to wait an entire year for the next instalment in a series too. Great interview Lauren and thanks for sharing <3
Great interview and I love the concept for the book. I can think of quite a few people in my life who would love to visit a monster-themed amusement park.
What a fun interview and giveaway! I love Disney World too and I love the Magic Kingdom – Pirates of the Caribbean is one of my favorite rides too, lol. Something I have in common with the author I guess!
I have not been to Disney World in forever – like since I was 8! Insane eh? I know some people who go every single year. And I love Gremlins. I wish that my son would watch it with me. I think he’d freak out though. They are kind of creepy!
Okay.., first, I think this is an incredible concept for a book. And also I totally wish this theme park existed in real life! Great interview, Lauren, thank you for sharing this author with us. I totally laughed out loud with the glob. Lmao!!!
A theme park with zombies! Ahhh!! Def. a cool idea! I love marathon movie watching when I have the time and it is def. a good way to get some unique ideas flowing!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Oh my gosh this sounds awesome! I am not sure my whole family could visit if the place were real 🙂 There are 2 books and a third on the way! Awesome!
Sort of like Universal’s horror nights but real 🙂
That sounds fun though – to read about anyway lol
For What It’s Worth
A monster theme park? Sounds like a lot could go wrong. I want to win because I like the uniqueness of this one, and I want to know what does go wrong.
I love your author interviews! A monster theme park sounds like a lot of fun. This is a great giveaway!
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Great interview. Such a unique theme. Thanks for bringing this Author to my attention. And the great giveaway chance.
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