Chris Colfer talks about his experience with a UFO sighting, his 18th book A Tale of Sorcery…, and the traumatic experience he had after being recognized in a bar.
EW: Chris Colfer reveals which character in his new book A Tale of Sorcery... is openly gay — and why it's so important
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Something wicked this way comes to your local bookseller when Glee alum Chris Colfer's third installment of his bestselling A Tale of Magic… series lands on shelves next week. Not only does the highly-anticipated A Tale of Sorcery continue the epic saga of the first two entries, but it also introduces Colfer's first featured out character in his overarching The Land of Stories universe. EW got an exclusive look at A Tale of Sorcery…, and spoke to Colfer about the potency of writing an openly gay character in a children's book.
A Tale of Sorcery... Virtual Book Tour Announcement
Chris Colfer announced the A Tale of Sorcery… virtual book tour on Instagram:
“Last year’s virtual book tour was such a blast (and I’m still reeling from those surprise videos!) Hope you all can join us again for #ATaleOfSorcery! It’s going to be even bigger and better than before!”
PARENTS: Glee's Chris Colfer On Why Goldilocks is So Likable in His Graphic Novel: 'Her Heart is Just as Golden as Her Hair'
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Chris Colfer, 31, can't recall a time that he wasn't writing for fun. When his memorable role on Glee ended in 2015, he had already penned the first four middle-grade chapter books in the best-selling Land of Stories series, an empowering and thoroughly modern take on fairy tales. Colfer's latest, Goldilocks: Wanted Dead or Alive, is a graphic novel that takes a deep dive into the origin story of one of the most popular characters in his series.
"Goldilocks is everything I've ever wanted to be. She's strong, brave, smart as a whip, an amazing acrobat, a fearless warrior, but most important, her heart is just as golden as her hair," he says. "She's been painted as an outlaw, but she's willing to do what it takes to protect the people she loves."
Parents chatted with Colfer, who is developing the series for the big screen.
A Tale of Witchcraft... Virtual Book Tour Announcement
Chris Colfer and his adorable dog Fitzgerald announced the A TALE OF WITCHCRAFT… virtual book tour on Instagram:
“I’m very excited to see everybody at the #ATaleOfWitchcraft virtual book tour! We’re gonna chat about the book, play games, and you’ll get to watch me blush when some surprise guests drop in. Swipe for all the details! 🎃”
EW: First look: Chris Colfer returns to enchanting Land of Stories with A Tale of Witchcraft...
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Things are getting witchy in Chris Colfer‘s next Land of Stories prequel book.
The New York Times best-selling author is set to follow-up A Tale of Magic, the acclaimed first installment of his new middle-grade series, with A Tale of Witchcraft. It’ll follow Brystal Evergreen and her friends in the aftermath of their saving the world, the next enchanting step on their journey — and EW has an exclusive first look.
Rachael Ray Show: Glee Star Chris Colfer: Fans Still Scream "Glee" At Him 10 Years Later
"Glee" premiered over 10 years ago, but fans of the show still recognize Chris Colfer, a.k.a. Kurt Hummel.
"People will just scream 'Glee' at me in public," he says. "It's one of those experiences… it feels like it was yesterday, but it also feels like it was 100 years ago."
Chris made the move from actor to author — #1 New York Times bestselling author, that is — with his Land of Stories series. His newest book, A Tale of Magic, is a prequel set in the same universe.
The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon: A Woman Asked Chris Colfer to Autograph Her Baby at a Book Signing
Chris Colfer pitches some ideas for musicals to Jimmy and talks about his most recent supernatural experience and the time a woman asked him to sign her baby.
AM2DM: Chris Colfer on his 15th Book
Full Interview: Chris Colfer talks about his fifteenth (!) book, #ATaleOfMagic, the LGBTQ community, and whether we'll see him in front of the camera anytime soon
New York Live: Chris Colfer Tells 'A Tale of Magic'
Chris Colfer visits New York Live to tell Sara Gore and Jacque Reid about his fifteenth book, "A Tale of Magic." (Published Monday, Sep 30, 2019 | Credit: New York Live)