Matthew Olson-Roy
Resurfacing Below the Water
Sometimes people disappear. They bob on the surface, clear as day against the light-scattered sea, only to vanish the moment you look...
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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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”,...
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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)…...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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