<![CDATA[Lorien Lawrence - Updates]]>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:47:04 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[TWO BOOK ANNOUNCEMENTS!]]>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 19:10:44 GMThttps://www.lorienlawrence.com/updates/two-book-announcementsThat's right - I've got TWO new books coming your way in 2027! Stay tuned!


Emily Daluga at Chronicle has bought world English rights to On Thin Ice by Lorien Lawrence, a middle grade thriller set at a hockey camp plagued by accidents, but when a counselor goes missing, the campers realize the events weren't accidents at all. Publication is slated for fall 2027; Kathleen Rushall at Andrea Brown Literary Agency negotiated the deal.


Rachel Stark at Disney has acquired North American rights to The Cash Grab, a multi-POV contemporary middle grade novel written by Janae Marks (l.), Lorien Lawrence (c.), and Adrianna Cuevas (r.), pitched as a contemporary Blank Check. When an armory truck crashes and the money flies out, three seventh graders jump at the chance to change their lives, but when the consequences become real, what happens when each friend has a different idea of how to do the right thing? Publication is set for spring 2027; Alexander Slater at Sanford J. Greenburger Associate represented Marks, Kathleen Rushall at Andrea Brown Literary Agency represented Lawrence, and Stefanie Sanchez Von Borstel at Full Circle Literary represented Cuevas.
]]><![CDATA[THE MANY HAUNTINGS OF THE MANNING FAMILY is almost here!]]>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:04:01 GMThttps://www.lorienlawrence.com/updates/the-many-hauntings-of-the-manning-family-is-almost-hereTomorrow is the day! My fourth book will be out in the world. In the meantime, here's a fun feature I did for YAYOMG! where I got to give five facts about the book. 

Also, I received my FIRST STARRED REVIEW! As well as a nice review from The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. See below!

***STARRED REVIEW***
"[R]eaders will resonate with both characters as they navigate feelings of being exploited for the benefit of others and the trials of viral online life. An excellent discussion to have on the topic of boundaries from friends and, especially, family."―Booklist

"[C]aptivating and frightening...Middle-grade horror fans will likely find this a satisfying dive into a world where there are plenty of ghosts, and they’re not all looking for a peaceful release to the beyond."―The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
]]><![CDATA[Kirkus Review]]>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:16:25 GMThttps://www.lorienlawrence.com/updates/kirkus-reviewSo excited to report that my first trade review is in for THE MANY HAUNTINGS OF THE MANNING FAMILY. Huge thanks to Kirkus Reviews for the kind words about my spooky little book baby!

Full Review:
Ghost-hunting twins Trent and Gabby follow in their grandparents’ footsteps, taking on a dangerous mission to free the ghosts trapped in the neglected Majestic Theater.
The 13-year-olds inherited their grandparents’ gift for communicating with ghosts. Their mom, who doesn’t have paranormal abilities, seeks to capitalize on her legendary parents’ reputations and her kids’ talents; she eagerly records the siblings’ ghost-hunting and posts them to YouTube. Unlike Trent, Gabby is tired of feeling used for content, but the anniversary of their grandparents’ Last Haunt looms large, and Mom has a plan to mark it. She’s determined to revisit the Majestic Theater, the site of Grandpa’s “one big regret,” and document the siblings’ ghost-hunting for social media dividends. But what awaits the twins is something more sinister and vicious than any spirits they’ve encountered before. The suspense builds deliciously as the twins get to work in the theater, and the spooks it contains are equal parts thrilling and disgusting. The stakes feel high, and each sibling has the opportunity to stand out while also demonstrating trust in the other. Gabby, bold and outspoken, is the perfect foil for her brother, who’s quiet and hesitant. Together, they’re a likable, believably drawn pair. Lawrence has a clear vision for the world of ghosts, and she pulls readers in through evocative descriptions of place and atmosphere. Most characters present white.
Top-shelf suspense and page-turning thrills. (Paranormal. 10-13)]]><![CDATA[Audiobook news!]]>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:35:26 GMThttps://www.lorienlawrence.com/updates/audiobook-newsSuper excited to announce that my next book, THE MANY HAUNTINGS OF THE MANNING FAMILY, will have an audiobook from Tantor Audio. I can't wait to hear what Gabby and Trent (and the demon!) sound like. Look out for it on March 18th. 
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]]><![CDATA[Cover Reveal Coming Soon!]]>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 20:39:38 GMThttps://www.lorienlawrence.com/updates/cover-reveal-coming-soonI just got word that I should be seeing a final cover for MANY HAUNTINGS some time next week! EEEEEEEK! I'm so excited to see it! Keep checking this space and my socials for a cover reveal. :-)]]><![CDATA[THE MANY HAUNTINGS OF THE MANNING FAMILY]]>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:40:57 GMThttps://www.lorienlawrence.com/updates/the-many-hauntings-of-the-manning-familyQuick update! I just got word that my next middle grade horror novel, THE MANY HAUNTINGS OF THE MANNING FAMILY, will be released on March 18th, 2025. I can not WAIT for you all to meet the Manning twins: a pair of middle school mediums who also happen to be the grandkids of two world-famous ghost-hunters. The art team is already working on the cover, so stay tuned - I'll make sure to post it here! ​]]><![CDATA[Announcement!]]>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 18:56:06 GMThttps://www.lorienlawrence.com/updates/announcementHi friends! Just a quick announcement: my  next spooky middle grade novel, THE MANY HAUNTINGS OF THE MANNING FAMILY, has been pushed back a little bit. So, instead of a 2024 release date, it will be out in March of 2025. I'm excited for the team at Abrams Amulet to make this book EVEN better with the extra time, and I can't wait for you all to meet my twin ghost hunters next year!
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]]><![CDATA[I'm here!]]>Sun, 12 Mar 2023 18:21:36 GMThttps://www.lorienlawrence.com/updates/im-hereHi friends!
I'm here. Just been quiet because I've been WRITING. I'm trying to challenge myself by trying my hand at different categories and genres. Middle grade horror will always be my first love, but it's fun to see what else I can do. 
With that, back into the writing cave I go!
Stay well, and happy reading. 
​:-)]]><![CDATA[Monster Kidz Box]]>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:40:01 GMThttps://www.lorienlawrence.com/updates/monster-kidz-box
]]><![CDATA[Make your own monster!]]>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:17:24 GMThttps://www.lorienlawrence.com/updates/make-your-own-monsterAbsolutely THRILLED to announce that special effects artist, Tyler Green, has created a sea monster mask-making kit that's inspired by MY monster: WINSTON, from UNMASKED! Preorder your kit here, and in October you can create your own sea creature. 

Want to meet Tyler and me? Come see us at CT HorrorFest at the Naugatuck Convention Center on September 17th. Find us at the Monster Kidz Box booth! 
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