Childrens author eoin colfer on why he loves hook head. Chris colfer has his wand at the ready while being menaced by spooky characters on the warner bros. Chris colfer lands new book deal new series to launch in. Wherever chris has done multiple appearances on the same show, event, or publication, all appearances are grouped into a single tag. 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. Among his other popular works are half moon investigations, the wish list, the supernaturalist, and a series of eoin colfers legends. Chris colfer learned that he is leaving glee on twitter daily mail. Chris colfer lands new book deal new series to launch in 2019 by stephi wild nov 24, 2017. Chris colfer is an emmynominated and golden globewinning actor bestknown for his portrayal of kurt hummel on the fox television series glee.
The wishing spell, the enchantress returns, a grimm warning. Chris colfer learned that he is leaving glee on twitter. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about his life. 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. July 3 glee live tour dublin, ireland, the o2 july 11 struck by lightning filming begins. But colfer has just published the sixth book in his. Kurt is a fashionable gay countertenor who is routinely bullied at school, for being gay and participating in the very unpopular glee club. 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 had wanted to be an author from an early age, using it along with acting to escape from reality. The new york times bestselling books follow the adventures of twins as they travel through a land filled with fairy tale characters. 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.
More dates and locations for chris colfers summer book tour. 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. 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. Chris colfer as kurt on the sixth and final season of glee premiering with a. 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. 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. From the outside, chris colfer s life might seem like a fairytale. Chris colfer has 25 books on goodreads with 535219 ratings. A grimm warning is the third installment in the land of stories series by author chris colfer. Chris colfer talks about his last land of stories book. The carson phillips journal, stranger than fanfiction, and the books in the land of stories series. The wishing spell, the enchantress returns, a grimm warning and. According to popwrapped, chris colfer has signed onto a new book deal with little brown books.
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 stars in the hit show glee, has a bestselling book trilogy and is beloved by an army of adoring fans. Browse the independents complete collection of articles and commentary on chris colfer. Take an inside look at what life was like on the first leg of the lmdc tour. A new adventure series set in the land of stories universe from the no. Chris colfer wrote most of the land of stories while on. Chris colfer is an american author of childrens fantasy novels in addition to being an actor.
Chris colfer set to turn his first childrens book into a. Chris colfer is a golden globewinning actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on glee. December 1015ish chris visits lea michele and jenna ushkowitz in new york city, sees 7 broadway shows in 6 days. He gained international recognition for his portrayal of kurt hummel on the television musical glee 200915. You can find the list of chris colfer tour dates here. Chris colfer lands new book deal new series to launch in 2019. Join facebook to connect with chris ireland and others you may know.
Seriously, every time i go to one of these meet and greets, not only do i get to meet my inspirations and fangirl but i also get to meet so. 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. 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. The glee star talks to angie greaves about his first book the land of stories. 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. June 25 glee live tour london, england, the o2 arena. Among his other popular works are half moon investigations, the wish list, the supernaturalist, and a series of eoin colfer s legends. Colfer s first tv role came in 2009 when he was cast as kurt hummel on foxs glee. Childrens author eoin colfer on why he loves hook head, ireland. 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. From the outside, chris colfers life might seem like a fairytale. Glee cast, colfer went on a 40stop musical tour of the us, uk and ireland during 201011.
Colfer auditioned for the part of artie abrams, who uses a wheelchair, a role which eventually went to kevin mchale. In january 2008, colfer published a book titled airman. The carson phillips journal, and the books in the land of stories series. Chris colfer wrote most of the land of stories while on the. Chris colfer and brian dannelly, 14th street apple store, new york, ny, 5pm et. Chris colfer opens up about the bullying that inspired his. 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. 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. Plus find out whats next for him in glee and who his favourite guest star on the show has been so. 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. Bestselling author and golden globewinning actor, chris colfer, will be in houston for an event to promote the sixth and final book in no.
Chris colfer is probably most famous for playing the role of kurt hummel. The making of harry potter on wednesday afternoon june 19 in. Actor singer author chris colfer attends a signing event for his new book a. The land of stories, and its accompanying book tours which have. 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. 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.
Chris colfer biography facts, childhood, family life. Chris colfer talks a tale of magic, new book tour, being lgbtq icon. The carson phillips journal, the books of the land of stories series. Jul 15, 2015 chris colfers new book lands in top 10. 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. 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. Chris colfer is a famous american actor and writer. 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. On july 8, colfer will embark on a national book tour to promote the land of stories. The carson phillips journal and the land of stories series. Eoin colfer was born in wexford, republic of ireland.
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. Aug 28, 20 the glee star talks to angie greaves about his first book the land of stories. How chris colfer went from glee to author of books for. 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 spending his summer hiatus promoting the third book in his land of stories series. The land of stories tells the story of twins alex and conner bailey who are pulled into their grandmothers book. The cast are preparing to resume work after enjoying a short break after their glee live tour of the uk and ireland in june. Top 30 quotes of chris colfer famous quotes and sayings.
Chris colfer talks about his last land of stories book and. Chris colfer books list of books by author chris colfer. Chris colfer pittsburgh official ticket source carnegie. 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. 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. Free delivery on your first eligible order to uk or ireland. Check each stores website for details and contact information about each citys event. The glee star has written the popular land of stories series, and is working on adapting the first. 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.