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Richard Lewis

Richard Lewis
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Richard Lewis

Richard Lewis is the son of American missionary parents. Although he attended university in the United States, he was born, raised, and lives in Bali, Indonesia. He is the author of four books for young adults, including Monster's Proof, The Demon... Read full bio

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A. Bond, James Bond.
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My life in 8 words: "Boring, but with moments of heart-stopping thrills"
December 16, 2009
When I was a boy, this was my reading chair*. It was big enough and I was small enough for me to prop my legs up, feet on the...
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August 11, 2009
In which all the rules are broken. At the end I have appended a select list of the major rules broken While I wrote this for...
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May 5, 2009
Consider Shakespeare. His name seems immortal. As long as there exist human beings and words, it is almost certain that...
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April 24, 2009
As the son of American missionaries in the 1960s, who went to Christian boarding school, I grew up with devotions, church,...
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April 24, 2009
A serious gap exists in the vampire literature. Where are the born-again evangelical vampires? This oversight bothered me...
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April 10, 2009
As the son of American missionaries in the 1960s, who went to Christian boarding school, I grew up with devotions, church,...
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April 7, 2009
As the son of American missionaries in the 1960s, who went to Christian boarding school, I grew up with devotions, church,...
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April 6, 2009
As the son of American missionaries in the 1960s, who went to Christian boarding school, I grew up with devotions, church,...
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April 2, 2009
The small public transport bemo was packed. Scrunched on the lengthwise benches were a couple dozen Balinese, an American hippy,...
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April 2, 2009
In case you don’t know, Twitter is this new icon of our technological age wherein we can tell the whole world, in 140...
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April 2, 2009
Seven am on March 26, and there's something horribly wrong here on the island of Bali. There's the melody of morning...
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February 25, 2009
I've been writing (more or less) all my life, and professionally eight years or so, with my fourth novel coming out this July. ...
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Excerpt:
Excerpt 1 from The Flame Tree
Aug 23, 2012
The Demon Queen will be released on January 10, 2012 in Trade Paperback
Jan 10, 2012
The Demon Queen is now available in Trade Paperback
Jan 10, 2012
Monster's Proof will be released on July 06, 2010 in Trade Paperback
Jul 06, 2010
Monster's Proof is now available in Trade Paperback
Jul 06, 2010
Author Voices:
My Reading Chair
Dec 17, 2009
Author Voices:
The Query from Hell
Aug 12, 2009
Monster's Proof is now available in Hardcover
Jul 07, 2009
Monster's Proof will be released on July 07, 2009 in Hardcover
Jul 07, 2009
Monster's Proof is now available in Hardcover
Jul 07, 2009
Monster's Proof will be released on July 07, 2009 in eBook
Jul 07, 2009
Monster's Proof is now available in eBook
Jul 07, 2009
The Killing Sea will be released on July 07, 2009 in eBook
Jul 07, 2009
The Killing Sea is now available in eBook
Jul 07, 2009
The Demon Queen will be released on July 07, 2009 in eBook
Jul 07, 2009
The Demon Queen is now available in eBook
Jul 07, 2009

Richard Lewis Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. 1) Never leave good waves and 2) You have to leave good waves to find even better ones Q. What’s your greatest flaw? A. For living in the easy-going tropics, I sure do tend to get impatient. Q. Which living person do you most admire? A. My mother, without question. 82 years old and still going strong, helping others. Q. What’s your best quality? A. I don't brag, and when I'm surfing, I don't snake waves. Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be? A. If not an Indonesian "nasi campur" then pepperoni pizza Learn more about Richard Lewis

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SBWire, April 16, 2013
...is a memoir of the rise to recognition of a group of comedians with names like Larry David, Richard Lewis, Richard Belzer, Bill Maher, Gilbert Gottfried, Elayne Boosler, Rita Rudner, Larry Miller, Joe Piscopo, Robert Wuhl, Paul Reiser, Jerry Seinfeld and...
UPI, March 7, 2013
...the Fine Art Library are very happy to have their book back after 50 years," said councilor Richard Lewis, the city's culture and sport convener. "The fines amnesty for National Libraries Day has proven a real success. We've been delighted at how many...
Broadway World, March 7, 2013
...Check out photos of Busch in rehearsal below! Designed by Tony Award winner John Lee Beatty and architect Richard Lewis, lit by Tony Award winner Ken Billington, and with sound by Tony Award nominee Peter Hylenski, 54 BELOW features an...
International Business Times UK, March 7, 2013
...course, the Fine Art Library are very happy to have their book back after 50 years!" said Councillor Richard Lewis, Edinburgh's culture and sport convener. "The fines amnesty for National Libraries Day has proven a real success. We've been delighted at...
Mail Online UK, March 7, 2013
...they finally have their book back - I can now sleep a little more soundly at night.' Councillor Richard Lewis, Edinburgh's culture and sport convener, said: 'This is a wonderful story and, of course, the Fine Art Library are very happy to have their...
Deadline News, March 6, 2013
...the fine would have been almost £4,500, but Cumbria libraries now cap their fines at £6. Councillor Richard Lewis, Edinburgh’s culture and sport convener, said: “This is a wonderful story and, of course, the Fine Art Library are very happy to...
STV.tv, March 6, 2013
...see the librarian’s face. It feels good to have finally returned it after all these years.” Councillor Richard Lewis, the city’s culture and sport convener, told the newspaper: “This is a wonderful story and, of course, the Fine Art Library are...
Northamptonshire Telegraph, January 19, 2013
...highlighted. It will first be installed in Portland Road, Rushden, after complaints of anti-social behaviour. Rushden district councillor Richard Lewis, a member of the Hayden Flag group, said: “We have had problems of children causing a bit of...
NewsRT.co.uk, January 19, 2013
...highlighted. It will first be installed in Portland Road, Rushden, after complaints of anti-social behaviour. Rushden district councillor Richard Lewis, a member of the Hayden Flag group, said: “We have had problems of children causing a bit...
Yorkshire Evening Post, January 19, 2013
...revealed. And even more investment would be needed to bring the building up to an acceptable standard, Coun Richard Lewis, executive member for development, told a meeting of the City Council. But ward councillors, a local MP and community campaigners...
Bury Times, January 18, 2013
...A FORMER Bury Times journalist is proving he’s still made of the “write” stuff. Author Richard Lewis has published his first novel, The Revenants, under the pen-name LR David. The 46-year-old, of Wilton Drive, Hollins, describes The Revenants...
Santa Monica Daily Press, January 18, 2013
...of Wilshire Boulevard when police received a report of a shoplifter in custody at Vons, said SMPD Sgt. Richard Lewis. A woman allegedly tried to steal alcohol and was detained by store security. While waiting for police to arrive, the Vons [...] Crime...
Broadway World, January 18, 2013
...brings you a preview of his concert below! Designed by Tony Award winner John Lee Beatty and architect Richard Lewis, lit by Tony Award winner Ken Billington, and with sound by Tony Award nominee Peter Hylenski, 54 BELOW features an in-your-living-room...
Ruston Daily Leader, January 18, 2013
...a recommendation from the City of Ruston to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Don Dyson, was Mr. Richard Lewis. Following discussion, the committee voted unanimously to recommend the appointment of Mr. Richard Lewis to the Ruston/Lincoln Convention and...