The cast are preparing to resume work after enjoying a short break after their glee live tour of the uk and ireland in june. The wishing spell, the enchantress returns, a grimm warning and. Jul, 2017 as chris colfer turns the page on his hit childrens book fantasy series, the former glee star turned author is embarking on a new chapter and bringing his literary work to film worlds collide. The carson phillips journal, the books of the land of stories series. The cast recently returned from the uk and ireland, where they performed their glee live tour the cast are preparing to resume work after enjoying a. Plus find out whats next for him in glee and who his favourite guest star on the show has been so. Jul 14, 2017 chris colfers book series, the land of stories, will forever be one of jjjs favorites with the sixth and final book of the series out now, the author is looking back on how the. Chris colfer and brian dannelly, 14th street apple store, new york, ny, 5pm et. Among his other popular works are half moon investigations, the wish list, the supernaturalist, and a series of eoin colfers legends. Christopher paul colfer born may 27, 1990 is an american actor, singer, and author. Chris colfer has 25 books on goodreads with 535219 ratings. A new adventure series set in the land of stories universe from the no. The wishing spell, the enchantress returns, a grimm warning.
Chris colfer is coming to a city near you to present his new series set in the land of stories universe, a tale of magic. The glee star has written the popular land of stories series, and is working on adapting the first. Chris colfer talks a tale of magic, new book tour, being lgbtq icon. Chris colfer learned that he is leaving glee on twitter daily mail. Chris colfer biography facts, childhood, family life. Chris had wanted to be an author from an early age, using it along with acting to escape from reality. Colfer s first tv role came in 2009 when he was cast as kurt hummel on foxs glee. Chris colfers book series, the land of stories, will forever be one of jjjs favorites with the sixth and final book of the series out now, the author is looking back on how the. Colfers portrayal of kurt received critical praise for which he has been the recipient of several awards, including best supporting actor in a series, miniseries or television film at the 2011. The new york times bestselling books follow the adventures of twins as they travel through a land filled with fairy tale characters. Among his other popular works are half moon investigations, the wish list, the supernaturalist, and a series of eoin colfer s legends. But colfer has just published the sixth book in his. More dates and locations for chris colfers summer book tour.
Chris colfer books list of books by author chris colfer. A triumphant return to the genrebending fantasy that eoin colfer is so well known for, highfire is an effortlessly clever and relentlessly funny tour deforce of comedy and action. Chris colfer wrote most of the land of stories while on the. Chris colfer is a golden globewinning actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on glee.
Chris colfer is spending his summer hiatus promoting the third book in his land of stories series. Glee cast, colfer went on a 40stop musical tour of the us, uk and ireland during 201011. He was honored as a member of the time 100, time magazines annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world, and his books include struck by. Wherever chris has done multiple appearances on the same show, event, or publication, all appearances are grouped into a single tag. Chris colfer learned that he is leaving glee on twitter. Childrens author eoin colfer on why he loves hook head, ireland. Aug 28, 20 the glee star talks to angie greaves about his first book the land of stories. Chris colfer lands new book deal new series to launch in 2019 by stephi wild nov 24, 2017. Chris colfer lands new book deal new series to launch in 2019. Top 30 quotes of chris colfer famous quotes and sayings. The carson phillips journal, stranger than fanfiction, and the books in the land of stories series. June 25 glee live tour london, england, the o2 arena. My experience of meeting chris colfer for a third time. Eoin colfer, nick hornby, roddy doyle, linda sue park, david almondtop authors team up to tell the story of a.
He is also a new york times bestselling author whose books include the first three novels in the land of stories series the wishing spell, the enchantress returns and a grimm warning as well. Chris colfer is an american actor, singer and writer who came to limelight for his role of kurt hummel in the super hit television series glee. How chris colfer went from glee to author of books for. Lea michele and i are so excited to head back on the road to the west coast of the united states, and the uk and ireland. According to popwrapped, chris colfer has signed onto a new book deal with little brown books. On july 8, colfer will embark on a national book tour to promote the land of stories. Chris colfer pittsburgh official ticket source carnegie.
Chris colfer is a famous american actor and writer. The carson phillips journal and the land of stories series. Join facebook to connect with chris ireland and others you may know. He attained worldwide recognition in 2001, when the first artemis fowl book was published and became a new york times best seller, as did some sequels. Chris colfer is probably most famous for playing the role of kurt hummel. Chris colfer is an emmynominated and golden globewinning actor bestknown for his portrayal of kurt hummel on the fox television series glee. From the outside, chris colfers life might seem like a fairytale. Originally, chris was only signed on to write two novels in lands series, but they were successful enough that his publisher signed him on for more books in the series, including a picture book, called the curvy tree that is an original tale that colfer wrote and is included in the story of the wishing spell. Childrens author eoin colfer on why he loves hook head. The tour, created by series creator ryan murphy, was designed to build on the overwhelming response to the series, with murphy stating that the series soundtrack and concerts were an additional revenue stream from the series. You can find the list of chris colfer tour dates here.
He was honored as a member of the time 100, time magazines annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world, and his books include struck by lightning. Check each stores website for details and contact information about each citys event. He gained international recognition for his portrayal of kurt hummel on the television musical glee 200915. Chris colfer has his wand at the ready while being menaced by spooky characters on the warner bros. The land of stories tells the story of twins alex and conner bailey who are pulled into their grandmothers book. A grimm warning is the third installment in the land of stories series by author chris colfer. The land of stories, and its accompanying book tours which have. Chris colfer wrote most of the land of stories while on. Mar 25, 2016 childrens author eoin colfer on why he loves hook head, ireland as a boy i looked through the bevelled glass of the lighthouse at the irish landscape, skewed and magical, framed by curved. A triumphant return to the genrebending fantasy that eoin colfer is so well known for, highfire is an effortlessly clever and relentlessly funny tourdeforce of comedy and action. Chris colfer talks about his last land of stories book and. Chris colfer lands new book deal new series to launch in. The cast recently returned from the uk and ireland, where they performed their glee live tour the cast are preparing to resume work after enjoying a short break after their glee live tour. Actor singer author chris colfer attends a signing event for his new book a.
Actor and author chris colfer hes probably best known as kurt hummel, the openly gay character on the popular tv show that ended in 2015. He was recently honored as a member of the 2011 time 100, time magazines annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world. In january 2008, colfer published a book titled airman. July 3 glee live tour dublin, ireland, the o2 july 11 struck by lightning filming begins. Best known for his portrayal of kurt hummel on the goldenglobe winning international television show glee, chris colfer has also made a name for himself as the author of the highly successful land of stories series. Free delivery on your first eligible order to uk or ireland. Colfer is best known for his role as kurt hummel in the tv show glee and is due to play the title role in the new noel coward film. Take an inside look at what life was like on the first leg of the lmdc tour. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about his life.
Jul 15, 2015 chris colfers new book lands in top 10. Chris colfer talks about his last land of stories book. Browse the independents complete collection of articles and commentary on chris colfer. The carson phillips journal, and the books in the land of stories series.
Bestselling author and golden globewinning actor, chris colfer, will be in houston for an event to promote the sixth and final book in no. Childrens author eoin colfer on why he loves hook head, ireland as a boy i looked through the bevelled glass of the lighthouse at the irish landscape, skewed and. After coming to fame with his awardwinning portrayal of kurt hummel on glee, chris colfer became the author of the bestselling land of stories series of novels for young people. Colfer auditioned for the part of artie abrams, who uses a wheelchair, a role which eventually went to kevin mchale. December 1015ish chris visits lea michele and jenna ushkowitz in new york city, sees 7 broadway shows in 6 days. After completing 12 books for the land of stories fantasy series, chris colfer is back with a brand new adventure and this one, he reveals. The glee star talks to angie greaves about his first book the land of stories. Jul 12, 2017 after coming to fame with his awardwinning portrayal of kurt hummel on glee, chris colfer became the author of the bestselling land of stories series of novels for young people. Chris colfer set to turn his first childrens book into a. Chris colfer is an american author of childrens fantasy novels in addition to being an actor. From the outside, chris colfer s life might seem like a fairytale. Chris colfer opens up about the bullying that inspired his. He stars in the hit show glee, has a bestselling book trilogy and is beloved by an army of adoring fans. Kurt is a fashionable gay countertenor who is routinely bullied at school, for being gay and participating in the very unpopular glee club.