Trolls are a prickly bunch. Well, more rock-hard, really, but prickly gets to the heart of their mood. They don’t much care for mushbumps. That’s what they call people like you and me. Don't get me wrong. A nice, juicy human appetizer suits them just fine every now and then. They just can’t stomach all the yelling and screaming.

Humonstromous

Matthew Olson-Roy

Nov 30, 2018
1 min

Olson-Roy Named Runner-Up in 2018 A.M. Heath Prize

In what literary agent Victoria Hobbs described as “a particularly strong field this year,” I’m thrilled to be named a runner-up in the 2018 A.M. Heath Prize...

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Matthew Olson-Roy

Nov 4, 2018
1 min

Interview: 'Words & Pictures'

In an interview published online, the magazine of the SCBWI British Isles, Words & Pictures, discusses my experience winning the Undiscovered Voices competit...

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Matthew Olson-Roy

Jul 25, 2018
1 min

'Peregrine' Selects 'Ten to No' for Fall Publication

The literary journal Peregrine has selected my short work of fiction titled "Ten to No" for publication this fall. "Ten to No" tells the story of a border pa...

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Matthew Olson-Roy

Jul 4, 2018
1 min

University of Oxford Creative Writing Showcase a Success

After two years of honing our skills in fiction, narrative nonfiction, poetry, drama, and screenwriting as part of the MSt program in Creative Writing at the...

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Matthew Olson-Roy

Jun 8, 2018
1 min

UPDATE: 'Humonstromous' Featured in Media

In the June 2018 edition of Delano magazine, I join journalist Jess Bauldry in her article "Rock of Ages" as she explores what makes the Mullerthal region of...

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Matthew Olson-Roy

Mar 14, 2018
1 min

School Visit: The European School

Over the course of three full days, I worked with the primary students at the European School in Mamer, Luxembourg in a series of workshops designed to teach...

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Matthew Olson-Roy

Feb 25, 2018
1 min

UPDATE: 'Humonstromous' Featured in Media

Fantasy author and one of the talents behind New Literary Voices, Luc Francois, presents Humonstromous and the Bedtime Stories app in a double feature this m...

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Matthew Olson-Roy

Feb 19, 2018
1 min

Stepping into an Adventure: One Week with Little Lights Studio

With everything from trolls and witches to rockin’ snowmen and kid astronauts to entertain their young readers, working with Little Lights Studio is like ste...

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Matthew Olson-Roy

Feb 1, 2018
1 min

Luxembourg Writers Who Talk: Creative Writing Programs

This month's gathering of Luxembourg Writers Who Talk focused on Creative Writing degree programs. Zoé Perrenoud shared her experiences studying Creative Wri...

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Matthew Olson-Roy

Jan 29, 2018
1 min

'Humonstromous' Featured in Media

My latest story, Humonstromous, was recently featured in a full-length article in The Luxembourg Times. Check out the article for details on the inspiration ...

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Matthew Olson-Roy

Jan 16, 2018
1 min

Olson-Roy Named Winner in 2018 Undiscovered Voices Competition

It's official! An excerpt from my novel, The Spy Who Grounded Me, has been selected as one of the winning entries in the 2018 Undiscovered Voices competition...

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Matthew Olson-Roy

Dec 15, 2017
1 min

Olson-Roy Presents New Novel at Lux Writers Who Talk WIP Evening

Thank you to Jess Bauldry, Ernster All English Bookstore, and the members of Luxembourg Writers Who Talk for a fantastic evening sharing work in progress. Th...

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Matthew Olson-Roy

Dec 13, 2017
1 min

Olson-Roy Longlisted in 2018 Undiscovered Voices Competition

I am thrilled to announce that an excerpt from my middle grade novel, The Spy Who Grounded Me, has been longlisted in the 2018 SCBWI British Isles Undiscover...

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Matthew Olson-Roy

Jun 27, 2016
1 min

Interview with The 3288 Review

The 3288 Review recently asked me to sit down with them and talk about my Pushcart Prize-nominated short story, “Our Monstrous Family”, as well as the proces...

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Matthew Olson-Roy

Jun 21, 2016
2 min

Hello? Are You There? (Midyear Update)

You can’t tell from my blog, but I have been very busy. Honest! Even though honesty may not always be the best policy (see the photo)… Ceiling art at Casino ...

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Matthew Olson-Roy

May 28, 2015
4 min

Keep Your Kids Writing: Story Hikes

If you can keep your kids reading and writing over the summer holidays, they’ll be ready to jumpstart their next school year. Reading is easy. Just 30 minute...

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Matthew Olson-Roy

May 6, 2015
2 min

Creature of the Month: Mermaid

The Creature of the Month series explores the folktales that inspired Tales from Little Lucilinburhuc. The most beloved folktale in Luxembourg by far is the ...

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Matthew Olson-Roy

Apr 29, 2015
2 min

Creature of the Month: Dragon (part two)

The Creature of the Month series explores the folktales that inspired Tales from Little Lucilinburhuc. In the northeastern corner of Luxembourg there is a re...

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Matthew Olson-Roy

Apr 13, 2015
2 min

Creature of the Month: Dragon

The Creature of the Month series explores the folktales that inspired Tales from Little Lucilinburhuc. Only a few dragons appear in Luxembourgish folklore, b...

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International School of Luxembourg

Jan 12, 2015
1 min

School Visit: "How to Teach an Old Tale New Tricks"

What do Melusina and Cinderella have in common? What makes their stories different from a story like Frozen? Today I’ll be meeting with the third and fourth ...

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Matthew Olson-Roy

Humonstromous

Olson-Roy Named Runner-Up in 2018 A.M. Heath Prize

Interview: 'Words & Pictures'

'Peregrine' Selects 'Ten to No' for Fall Publication

University of Oxford Creative Writing Showcase a Success

UPDATE: 'Humonstromous' Featured in Media

School Visit: The European School

UPDATE: 'Humonstromous' Featured in Media

Stepping into an Adventure: One Week with Little Lights Studio

Luxembourg Writers Who Talk: Creative Writing Programs

'Humonstromous' Featured in Media

Olson-Roy Named Winner in 2018 Undiscovered Voices Competition

Olson-Roy Presents New Novel at Lux Writers Who Talk WIP Evening

Olson-Roy Longlisted in 2018 Undiscovered Voices Competition

Interview with The 3288 Review

Hello? Are You There? (Midyear Update)

Keep Your Kids Writing: Story Hikes

Creature of the Month: Mermaid

Creature of the Month: Dragon (part two)

Creature of the Month: Dragon

School Visit: "How to Teach an Old Tale New Tricks"

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