Month: March 2013

Books – Added links to online reviews for Over to You, Sometime Never, Someone Like You, Kiss Kiss, James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator

Anthologies – Added new anthology A Treasury of Short Stories

Short Stories – Added links to scans of original publications for “Collector’s Item”, “Poison”, and “The Devious Bachelor”

On the 20th April at 7pm (GMT), join us for a special Roald Dahl Radio Show – live! There is going to be a whole host of special guests, including authors, psychologists, charity founders and fans! Discussion will thrive, and it will be great to have lots of listeners. I’m putting out an appeal for guests – whoever, wherever (or whatever!) you are you can be on the show. Get in touch on the ‘Contact’ page or by emailing FortunatePictures@gmail.com

Clars Auction House, in California, are offering a signed, first edition of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Their site allows for online bidding, which will start at $750. Deric Torres, vice president, commented: “The book comes from a fine private collection in Northern California”. ~Michael

Some very interesting questions on Reddit, and we’d love to hear some of your views on the Facebook Page.”

To celebrate our appearance on Reddit today, I’ll be starting an AMA, which is your opportunity to ask me quick-fire questions about the site, fan page, Roald Dahl and his books. (This news post is also ‘proof!’) Check it out and ask a question here ~Michael

Congratulations to the granddaughter of Roald Dahl: Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum have welcomed a baby girl into their family. We extend our best wishes. ~Michael

Hey, we got linked on Reddit! Wow, 1300 visitors in 24 hours. Hello Redditors! – Kris