SPECIAL LOOK: Alice

Wonderland's Princess

SPECIAL LOOK: Bastinda

Happy New Year! Here's a special look at a piece of chapter art from Lost in Oz Rise of the Dark Wizard, featuring Bastinda, the Wicked Witch of the West.

Lost in Oz - Rise of the Dark Wizard Preview 2

NewHampshire.com excited for sequel

Click on the link below to read the article.

http://cs.newhampshire.com/blogs/granite_state_stuff/archive/2007/12/20/New-Hampshire-author-displays-his-own-computer-art-in-his-second-novel.aspx

Book 2 Full Cover Preview

Author Joshua Dudley Donates 500 Books

Joshua Patrick Dudley, author of the novel Lost in Oz, welcomed the Christmas season with spirit earlier this week, when he donated over 500 copies of his book to schools and libraries all over the country.

" 'Tis the season for giving and there's no better gift then a book," Joshua said as he hand delivered a few copies to the Nashua Public Library.

Joshua believes firmly in reading to and with children and has started a new reading campaign that parodies the famous milk mustache ads. The "got books?" campaign will kick off in February of 2008 and will feature some famous minds of literature.

With the sequel to Lost in Oz due out next year, Joshua vows to spend the rest of his time writing and giving back to the community. "There's no place like home (for the holidays)."

www.LostInOzBook.com

Hooksett Public Library

The Hooksett Public Library, in Joshua's hometown of Hooksett, NH has recently added Lost in Oz to their bookshelves!

If you are one of the few New Hampshire residents who has yet to read Lost in Oz, be sure to swing by the Hooksett Public Library for your chance to read it!

Click here to visit the Hooksett Public Library online!

JoshuaPatrickDudley.com

Check out the ALL NEW www.JoshuaPatrickDudley.com!Click here to visit www.JoshuaPatrickDudley.com!

The Times

Philip Potempa of the Times in Chicago, had this to say about Lost in Oz:

Book it

While at this year's 26th Annual Wizard of Oz Festival, one of the visiting guests I met was a young author from New Hampshire named Joshua Dudley, who is continuing the story traditions started by Frank L. Baum when he originally penned the first of 40 books about the land of Oz way back in 1900.

Dudley, 21, can be proud of his new book, which is also his first book, "Lost in Oz" (May 2007 www.Lulu.com $10.95).

It's not only selling well, it also has a great story, including the author's own experiences and voice as one of the characters.

It's all about four friends who find themselves lost in a mysterious place and all sharing the same goal: to find a way home. (Sound familiar?) Of course ... their only way home is to catch up with a little girl wearing magic shoes. For more information, visit www.lostinozbook.com.

Click here to read the article on nwi.com

Update: Hardcover Cover Art

Indiana Oz Festival Recap

Jean Nelson, founder of the festival and Joshua Dudley
This past weekend I finally attended the 26th Annual Indiana Wizard of Oz Festival in Valparaiso, IN. I had a completely wonderful time.
Thursday we were met at the airport by Carla Sellers and her mother Sandi and two beautiful limousines. Riding in the limos with us was John Henson, who works with Broadway Bears and the Broadway Cares foundations, Jerry Marren the lollipop kid and his wife, Elizabeth and Roger and Charlene Baum.
Roger is the great grandson to L. Frank Baum and also an Oz author. We were all surprised to find out that we had purchased Cairn Terrier puppies from JackiesPups, which is a great distance for both of us to travel. It’s such a small world!
We attended the welcome dinner that night where my manager Tim and I saw some familiar faces from past festivals including, John Fricke and Donna Stewart-Hardway, which is always a pleasure. I was also very pleased to meet Brenda Maynard, the director of the event and the woman responsible for my attendance. Everyone we met, of course, was a pleasure.
Friday morning was probably the most pivotal moment in my entire weekend. Tim and I got to meet our ambassador for the weekend, Janet Korzow. Janet has fought off many challenges in her life and in the short time we spent together, I feel she gave me a new outlook on the world. I was truly blessed to have her this weekend. We also had her husband Nick as an ambassador, he was also a great companion and always ready to help. Tim found solace in Nick as another sports fan and they had many great conversations, while I would chat with Janet about Oz! Two amazing people who will forever be in our hearts.
Friday evening was the Gala and we enjoyed many beautiful moments including a performance by John Fricke. I sat at one of the head tables of the celebrities and was the first to be interviewed. I was terribly nervous as I knew very few people. Luckily John Fricke went easy on me and I was able to answer my question to the best of my knowledge and share a wonderful memory about myself and my grandmother, to whom my first book was dedicated. The night was beautiful and so was the event. Tim and I returned to the hotel, eager to rest and prepare for the next day.
Saturday morning opened a bit chilly and we shivered our way through the parade, twice. Seeing the smiles on all the kids faces made me think about when my parents would take me to parades and I jump into the street after candy. We then moved into the celebrity court, that I shared with the munchkins, John Fricke, John Henson and Michael Sieward, who displayed his beautiful Judy Garland dress collection. The event was a smash and I got to meet some great new fans of the book. Some had already read it and discussed their thoughts with me. It was truly one of the most awarding experiences I’ve had.
Sunday started with the breakfast with the munchkins and we were again interviewed. This time I was asked about the sequel, Lost In Oz Rise of the Dark Wizard, which I decided to be more discreet about and create a feeling of mystery (haha). People who saw the cover artwork for the second book were very impressed which made me feel great. I love writing but I also love creating my own artwork for my books. I’m working with a new illustrator for the second book and I can’t wait to reveal some of his work.
At the end of the festival, I almost shed a tear thinking of all the fun I had, but I was happy to return home. After all, “there’s no place like home.”

--Joshua Patrick Dudley, 2007

Post-Tribune

Click here to read this article from the Post-Tribune.

Now Available at Target

Lost In Oz is now available at Target, both online and in stores!

Click here to buy from Target!

Another NEW Wallpaper

The test artwork was posted for this quite a bit ago. Here's the final piece. This wallpaper is available in the downloads section.

NEW WALLPAPERS

Check out the Downloads section for these all new Wallpapers!

Daily Ozmapolitan

Lost in Oz has made yet another appearance on the Daily Ozmapolitan news feed!

8/26/07 - Sequel Announced: Lost In Oz: Rise of the Dark Wizard
“There is a rule that says no one dies in the Land of Oz, but rules are made to be broken. It's time for Oz to be reborn.”

Click on the title to visit the Daily Ozmapolitan!

Cover Art PDFs

PDF files of the cover artwork for both books in the Lost In Oz series is now available on the Press and Downloads page!

Sequel Announced: Lost In Oz: Rise of the Dark Wizard

August 27, 2007 – “Lost In Oz,” a new novel by Joshua Patrick Dudley, examines what happens when the classic stories are given a modern twist. The exciting novel follows twins Joshua and Tamara and their two friends, Laura and Tommy,” down the ever-famous yellow brick road.

The group of four only finds trouble on their way home when they discover that because of their arrival, Oz has been changed forever. Not knowing where to turn, they realize they are lost in the magical land.

Originally conceived by L. Frank Baum in 1899, the Land of Oz and its inhabitants have served as entertainment for millions of families all over the world for over a hundred years. In the late 80’s, a “sort-of” sequel to the 1939 MGM Classic "The Wizard of Oz," called "Return to Oz," was released. Audiences did not receive it well and wondered what happened to the whimsical score and happy dancing.

“People don’t realize that a lot of dark things happen in the Land of Oz,” Mr. Dudley informs us. “There is a rule that says no one dies in the Land of Oz, but rules are made to be broken. It's time for Oz to be reborn.”

Mr. Dudley insists that his book isn’t scary for children. “There isn’t any death in the first book, but eventually it’s something we all have to deal with,” he states. “There is so much to do with the stories of Oz; I don’t feel the saga will ever be over.”

Since its release, the modern twist on Oz by Joshua has sold 85,000 copies (sales generated mostly by live appearances and Oz festivals) and is still climbing the charts, something that excites his management team. “Joshua has done a tremendous job and is overwhelmingly happy with the results,” Tim King, head of management congratulated his client. “He’s working on the sequel, but it’s very hush-hush. No one has heard much about it yet. Not even me.”

The sequel, “Lost In Oz: Rise of the Dark Wizard” is due out March 13th of next year (we’ve included the promo art) and will follow the group of friends back to Oz in search of Glinda’s Great Book of records, unfortunately the new power in Oz, the Dark Wizard, is also searching for the book. Until the sequels release Mr. Dudley is keeping busy. He will be appearing at the Indiana Oz Festival, the biggest Oz festival in the world, in the early September.

For more information on Lost In Oz, please visit www.LostInOzBook.com

Media Contacts:

Mindy Fabiano, Publicist
press@joshuapatrickdudley.com

Tim King, Management
management@joshuapatrickdudley.com

Old Story, New Twists

America’s first Fairy Tale, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” gets a makeover.

August 19, 2007 – “Lost In Oz,” a new novel by Joshua Patrick Dudley, examines what happens when the classic stories are given a modern twist. The exciting novel follows twins Joshua and Tamara and their two friends, Laura and Tommy,” down the ever-famous yellow brick road.

The group of four only finds trouble on their way home when they discover that because of their arrival, Oz has been changed forever. Not knowing where to turn, they realize they are lost in the magical land.

Originally conceived by L. Frank Baum in 1899, the Land of Oz and its inhabitants have served as entertainment for millions of families all over the world for over a hundred years. In the late 80’s, a “sort-of” sequel to the 1939 MGM Classic "The Wizard of Oz," called "Return to Oz," was released. Audiences did not receive it well and wondered what happened to the whimsical score and happy dancing.

“People don’t realize that a lot of dark things happen in the Land of Oz,” Mr. Dudley informs us. “There is a rule that says no one dies in the Land of Oz, but rules are made to be broken. It's time for Oz to be reborn.”

Mr. Dudley insists that his book isn’t scary for children. “There isn’t any death in the first book, but eventually it’s something we all have to deal with,” he states. “There is so much to do with the stories of Oz; I don’t feel the saga will ever be over.”

Since its release, the modern twist on Oz by Joshua has sold almost 85,000 copies, sales generated mostly at Oz festivals, and is still climbing the charts, something that excites his management team. “Joshua has done a tremendous job and is overwhelmingly happy with the results,” Tim King, head of management congratulated his client. “He’s working on the sequel, but it’s very hush-hush. No one has heard much about it yet. Not even me.”

The sequel is due out in March of next year, but until then Mr. Dudley is keeping busy. He will be appearing at the Indiana Oz Festival, the biggest Oz festival in the world, in the early September.

For more information on Lost In Oz, please visit www.LostInOzBook.com

Media Contacts:
Mindy Fabiano, Publicist
press@joshuapatrickdudley.com

Tim King, Management
management@joshuapatrickdudley.com

Daily Ozmapolitan

The Daily Ozmapolitan has published the picture of Joshua Dudley and John Fricke that recently appeared on this news page. The photo should be the first picture to load under "The Magic Picture" heading.

http://ozmapolitan.spaces.live.com/PersonalSpace.aspx

Royal Blog of Oz Reviews #27 of Returning to Oz

By Jared Davis

Hey! Turns out there's another episode of Aaron Pacentine's Returning to Oz up. In this almost half-hour episode, Aaron interviews Joshua Patrick Dudley, author of the book Lost in Oz.

In this episode, Aaron gives Joshua a very solid interview, asking him about how he writes his stories, what's coming up, and Joshua as a person.

Joshua reveals some very interesting items about Lost in Oz, but I'd suggest you listen to the episode to hear what they are, or keep an eye on the official Lost in Oz website.

This episode doesn't have much on the many incarnations of Oz as heard in previous episodes, BUT this is not a problem at all. It sticks to a main focus and continues from there, so it's a very strong episode in itself.

Another thing I noted right away is that the sound quality has improved over past episodes. Yes, you may want to turn up your volume a bit, but it's very good nonetheless.

Once again, it's an episode worth the listening!

(And no, I'm not saying nice things just because Aaron is also the current host of The Wonders of Oz. I really enjoyed the episode.)

NewHampshire.com Talks About Lost In Oz

CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE! You will be redirected to NewHampshire.com

Espisode 24 of Returning To Oz Review

Mr. Jared Davis of the Royal Blog of Oz had this to say about the latest addition to the online radio series:

Well, episode 24 is up, and here's the review!

Well, if the last couple of episodes didn't impress you, this one should. Will. Unless your heart is made of stone.

Anyways, the show is really in two parts: there is a discussion with Aaron Pacentine, Aaron Schultz, newcomer Sean McGuire (how many Oz fans are out there named Sean?), and the returning Joshua Dudley, author of the book Lost In Oz, which I look forward to reading soon; and then we transition over to a very special interview with a singer named Rolla.

Very early in the first part, Aaron (Pacentine) asks how Sean, Aaron Schultz, and Joshua feel about the transition in the Oz books from the early Baum books to the new ones, like Joshua's Lost in Oz. A very interesting question, but from the answers given, I'm not sure everyone completely understood it. However, Joshua, at least, was able to answer the question very well, and also lets the public know a bit about the story of his book.

Aaron Schultz also talks about the characters that had, at different stages in pre-production, been considered for inclusion in Disney's Return to Oz. Also mentioned is some of the Oz characters in the famous Coronation scene, one of my personal favorite scenes in the film.

Also, there is a discussion about Oz conventions. Some of the "Returning To Oz crew" will be at some of them, others will not. So, those of you who have the time and resources to attend one may want to keep your eyes open!

Now, we interview Rolla, who tells us about her entrance into the world of music, and also her opinions on MGM's The Wizard Of Oz, and also treats us all to a wonderful a cappella rendition of Over The Rainbow.

Overall, a great episode!

Royal Blog of Oz Reviews Lost in Oz

Here's what Jared Davis of the Royal Blog of Oz had to say about Lost in Oz.

LOST IN OZ by Joshua Dudley
Lost in Oz is not your ordinary Oz book. But then, it's not about your ordinary Oz. (Whatever that is.)

Before I finally got the opportunity to read it, I'd heard mixed opinions. Some loved it, some hated it.

I found Lost in Oz to be a very enjoyable book. This book is not meant for those who prefer to have Oz just exactly as L. Frank Baum originally envisioned it. This Oz definitely takes twists and turns that he would have never intended. If you enjoy science fiction, then you will find Lost in Oz a delight.

The book tells of four modern-day teenagers who have found themselves suddenly transported into the Land of Oz... except if you're familiar with the original books, it will seem quite unlike what you expected. Instead of being simply transported to Oz, the four find themselves actually in the story of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, back in 1899.

The four teens, Joshua (yes, his last name is Dudley), his sister Tamara and their friends Tommy and Laura have to find some way to get home, but when they accidentally alter the events of the story, will it play out all right in the end? And can they survive dangers like a mermaid king who finds human flesh a delicacy and poppy pixies, as well as the more familiar terrors of the Wicked Witch of the West, the Winged Monkeys, Kalidahs, and... Dorothy?

In the story, Joshua has not read any of the Oz books and only knows Oz from the MGM movie. This is mentioned several times, and could get those unfamiliar with the original books interested in picking them up.

And the ending will surprise you. Can you ever really go home again?

Fans of the original books may find this story a little hard to take. If you're an Oz "purist," you will probably not like this book. If you only know Oz from the classic MGM film, you may like it if you can swallow science fiction. If you're a fan of Oz alterations, like Wicked, Illusive Arts' Dorothy, and Was, you will find this a delight.

All in all, I found it a wonderful book, and I truly could not put it down until I finished it. If you can take Oz a little mixed up, here's the book for you!





To view the site, click on this link:

The Royal Blog of Oz: LOST IN OZ by Joshua Dudley

Lancaster Oz Festival Press Release

FOR IMMIDIATE RELEASE
Joshua Patrick Dudley will celebrate the release of his novel, Lost In Oz, at the Lancaster, New York Wizard of Oz Festival on July 14th and 15th 2007.

July 14, 2007— Joshua Patrick Dudley, a 21-year-old New Hampshire resident, has released his first book, Lost in Oz. When four friends find themselves lost in a mysterious place, their only goal is to find a way home. When the only way home is through a young girl and her magical shoes, how much are they willing to sacrifice to catch her?

Told in first person, present tense, Lost in Oz relates the adventures of protagonists Joshua and Tamara along with their friends, Tommy and Laura, as they travel down the yellow brick road in this all new action packed adventure. Along the way, they will come to terms with aspects of this amazing fantasy world and how it affects them personally; be it a realization about their inherent natures or a rationalization of the dark deeds that they need to commit in order to get home. Readers will be surprised when they meet Dorothy Gale and her friends for the first time. As the characters retrace Dorothy’s famous path, things begin to change, and the original story is completely altered by their interaction with it. A new prophecy for Oz and its people will be revealed in this exciting new novel. Oz will never be the same.

The book is available online at www.LostInOzBook.com , www.borders.com, www.bn.com, www.amazon.com , www.booksamillion.com and will be in bookstores on July 15th 2007.

Starting July 14th, Joshua will be appearing in Lancaster, New York as the Lancaster Opera House hosts The Wizard of Oz Festival. Joshua will be selling books, signing autographs and discussing his thought process while writing the novel. Other festivities include: Brunch with the Munchkins, A movie with the Munchkins, a Judy Garland gown gallery, a behind-the-scenes look at the MGM Classic hosted by John Fricke, costume contests and much, much more.

For more information, please visit:
www.LostInOzBook.com or www.lancopera.org

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Tim King, Management
lostinozbook@yahoo.com

Joshua Dudley, Author
Joshua@joshuapatrickdudley.com

ISBN: 1430312785 ISBN-13: 9781430312789 Format: Paperback, 155pp

Returning to Oz: Episode 24

Joshua previously appeared on episode 19 of Videosforfamily.com's online radio show "Returning to Oz." The positive feedback from his first appearance has led to yet another invitation to join the show.

In episode 24, Joshua chats with other guests/Oz enthusiasts Aaron Pacentine and Aaron Schultz about the transition of Oz into a new age. Joshua also talks about his upcoming appearances at Oz festivals and a slew of other topics.

You can visit the site and listen to the show by clicking here!

EVEN MORE Promo Art

Lancaster Oz Festival

Joshua will be celebrating the release of his book on July 14th and 15th at the Lancaster Wizard of Oz Festival in Lancaster, NY.

The festival features other activities, such as:
-A brunch with the Munchkins - the surviving munchins of MGM Oz movie sit down and chat with festival-goers.
-Move with the Munchkins - view the MGM classic the Wizard of Oz like never before, when you watch the movie with the Munchkins.
-Judy Garland dress gala
-Oz costume contests
and much, much more!

For more information, visit
Lancaster Wizard of Oz Festival

School Visit in Hooksett, NH

Today, Joshua returned to one of his old schools and gave presentations in several classrooms. The response was overwhelmingly great!

In each classroom, Joshua introduced his book, himself and the stories of Oz. After the students had an understanding of Lost In Oz, Joshua moved on to more interactive sessions. The students helped Joshua write short stories, while discussing story and character structure, obstacles and how to overcome them, and the overall process of writing a story.



Joshua was quoted saying, "the experience was very rewarding. The kids made me feel great, they loved the book and we had a great time!"

BOOKSAMILLION.COM

BOOKSAMILLION.COM has listed Lost In Oz for sale on their site!

Graphic Novel Teaser Poster

More Promo Art

ForTheWriter.com

Lost In Oz is now a featured book on www.forthewriter.com

Click on the title of this article to view the site!

Shop.com

Lost In Oz is now available through shop.com!

New Promo Art

Lost in Oz in Stores July 15th

That's right! Lost in Oz will be released to all booksellers on July 15th, 2007! Be sure to pick up a copy!

Lost In Oz on AMAZON, BORDERS AND B&N

Lost In Oz is now available for purchase on:
Amazon (www.amazon.com)
Borders (www.borders.com) and
Barnes and Noble (www.bn.com)

Happy Birthday, L. Frank Baum!

Happy 151st birthday to the author of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Ironically, today is also the 107th anniversary of the publication of the famous American fairy tale!

And we're off...but not to see the wizard... yet

Following a 2 week vacation, Joshua Dudley, author of Lost In Oz, has announced that the book will be available at online retailers and book stores in the next few months.

"I'm really excited about the whole process," Joshua gushed at a recent interview, "I'm really hoping to be more involved in the Oz community and have my book more accessible to them."

The Royal Blog of Oz

The Royal Blog of Oz reviewed the 19th epidesode of the returning to Oz radio show, featuring Joshua Patrick Dudley, here's what they had to say:

Last night I discovered that the 19th episode of Aaron Pacentine's "Returning to Oz" has been released onto the Internet. Aaron usually sends an e-mail and posts this at the International Wizard of Oz Club's message board, but none this time.

In this episode, Aaron, Aaron Schultz, Jason Cottle and Travis Black talk about the Oz books, a few movies, a bit of how they'd like to see a new film version of Oz, the Annotated Wizard of Oz by Micheal Patrick Hearn (though they couldn't remember his name), and noting that, based on the press kits, Disney's Return to Oz seems to have been more honestly advertised in the United Kingdom than in the United States. (Here in the U.S., it was advertised as a fun family fantasy film.) Also, Aaron Pacentine interviews Joshua Dudley, author of the book Lost in Oz which is now serving as the basis for a comic book series. (Maybe when I can afford to, I'll pick up a copy.) Aside from talking about the books and comics, Joshua also talks about his Oz collection, including Illusive Art's photocomic Dorothy and McDonald's Madame Alexander dolls, the first time these two topics have been mentioned on this show.

Once again, the episode can be dowloaded at http://www.videosforfamily.com/returntoozshow.htm.

International Wizard of Oz Club Forum Post

Marcus Mebes, who edited LOST IN OZ was kind enough to post a briefing for the book on the Internation Wizard of Oz Club Forum.


Here's the link!!

FOR IMMIDIATE RELEASE

Joshua Patrick Dudley aims to give a fresh look to the stories of Oz in his new book and soon-to-be-released comic series, Lost In Oz.

Nashua, NH —2007— Joshua Patrick Dudley, a 21-year-old New Hampshire resident, has released his first book, Lost in Oz. When four friends find themselves lost in a mysterious place, their only goal is to find a way home. When the only way home is through a young girl and her magical shoes, how much are they willing to sacrifice to catch her?

Told in first person, present tense, Lost in Oz related the adventures of protagonists Joshua and Tamara along with their friends Tommy and Laura as they travel down the yellow brick road in this all new action packed adventure. Along the way, they will come to terms with aspects of this amazing fantasy world and how it affects them personally; be it a realization about their inherent natures or a rationalization of the dark deeds that they need to commit in order to get home. Readers will be surprised when they meet Dorothy Gale and her friends for the first time. As the characters retrace Dorothy’s famous path, things begin to change, and the original story is completely altered by their interaction with it. A new prophecy for Oz and its peoples will be revealed in this exciting new novel. Oz will never be the same.

Mr. Dudley wrote Lost In Oz to retell a famous story he has always loved by giving it his own fresh twist. Though the book may be a bit scary for children, the author intends the story to be enjoyed by all ages. Students of Baum and Thompson will be pleasantly surprised to see nods to familiar characters. Readers familiar with only the movie will also enjoy the tale.

The most recent development in the Lost In Oz saga is the graphic novel interpretation. The comic book is created using photos instead of illustrations and offers readers a more “in depth” version of the original story, with deeper plots and more twists.

The book is exclusively available online at www.LostInOzBook.com.
Paperbacks are $9.99 and hard-covers are $19.99.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Joshua Patrick Dudley, 21, was born and raised in Hooksett, New Hampshire. The son of Laurel Levesque and Michael Dudley and brother to Tamara, Meghan and Caitlin Dudley, Joshua has always been exposed to the arts.

His fascination and love for the stories of Oz started when he was just two years old, when he and his mother shared his first viewing of the MGM classic film The Wizard of Oz. From that point on Joshua was obsessed with the magical land and its inhabitants.

MEDIA CONTACT: Joshua Patrick Dudley, lostinozbook@yahoo.com

RETURNING TO OZ

Joshua will soon be interviewed on the online radio show Returning To Oz.

It is the only radio show/podcast on the internet devoted to Oz.

Click here to view the Returning To Oz website.

Book Makeover

The book has been redone! 3 new chapters have been added, along with an exciting new story line.

The book also now features:
pictures,
a bibliography,
a short biography of L. Frank Baum
an entirely new format
and new cover art!!

The format is the classic format used for all of the original Oz books.

Check out the book page for the new cover gallery!


BUY IT NOW!!

Oz News, But Not Ours...

McDonalds will feature Wizard of Oz Madame Alexander dolls in their Happy Meals starting March 23rd.

The official site has been posted: http://www.happymeal.com/tmnt-oz/

Updated Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Joshua Patrick Dudley aims to give a fresh look to the stories of Oz in his new book and soon-to-be-released comic series, Lost In Oz.

Nashua, NH—March 20, 2007— Joshua Patrick Dudley, a 21-year-old New Hampshire resident, has released his first book, Lost in Oz. When four friends find themselves lost in a mysterious place, their only goal is to find a way home. When the only way home is through a young girl and her magical shoes, how much are they willing to sacrifice to catch her?

Follow Joshua, Tamara, Tommy and Laura down the yellow brick road in this all new action packed adventure. Be amazed when they meet Dorothy Gale and her gang of misfits for the first time, be in awe as they do battle with the Witch of the West, cross your fingers and hope they make it home alive. A new prophecy for Oz and its inhabitants will be revealed in this exciting new novel. Oz will never be the same.

Mr. Dudley wrote Lost In Oz to share a famous story he has always loved, by giving it his own fresh twist. Though the book may be a bit scary for children, Joshua says the story was written for everyone to enjoy and he hopes they do!

The most recent development in the Lost In Oz saga is the graphic novel interpretation. The comic is created using photos instead of illustrations and offers readers a more “in depth” version of the original story, with deeper plots and more twists.

Chapter One of the graphic novel has a tentative release date of July 1, 2007.

The book is exclusively available online at www.LostInOzBook.com.
Paperbacks are $9.99 and hard-covers are $19.99.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Joshua Patrick Dudley, 21, was born and raised in Hooksett, New Hampshire. Son of Laurel Levesque and Michael Dudley and brother to Tamara, Meghan and Caitlin Dudley, Joshua has always been exposed to the arts.

His fascination and love for the stories of Oz started when he was just two years old; he and his mother shared his first viewing of the MGM classic, “The Wizard of Oz.” From that point on Joshua was obsessed with the magical land and its inhabitants.



MEDIA CONTACT: Joshua Patrick Dudley, lostinozbook@yahoo.com

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

Wishing all of you a safe and happy holiday!

Stay stuned for some brand-new, exciting news!!

Desktop Wallpapers

Be sure to check out the downloads page on the newly opened Comic site for Lost In Oz. You'll find some wonderful and colorful new desktop images! Enjoy!

Curiozity Corner Article

Sharon Ray wrote a wonderfully simple article on her blog, Curiozity Corner, about Lost In Oz.

It read:

Joshua P. Dudley's debut effort Lost in Oz will receive the graphic novel treatment starting late spring. Info on the novel can be found at http://www.lostinozbook.com/
Look for a review in a forthcoming issue of The Baum Bugle. Check out these links for additional info.


http://www.lulu.com/content/604153


http://www.newhampshire.com/article.aspx?headline=NH+author+gets+lost+in+Oz&articleid=504

NewHampshire.com Article

NewHampshire.com wrote a nice little article about the release of Lost In Oz the book and the graphic novel.

Check it out
by clicking here!

Dorothy Gale

Introducing 11-year-old Meghan Michelle Dudley as Dorothy Gale in the upcoming comic/graphic novel.

One Pic Preview of GN

This is a one shot sort of deal. A quick preview of what's to come. This is the first page of the GN version of Lost In Oz. It'll have a few more things in it when it gets printed, but for now, a preview!!

Graphic Novel Character Pics

Meet Toto...

from the graphic novel, Lost In Oz.

Lost In Oz as a Graphic Novel

I've been working on a new project for a little while now; a graphic novel interpretation of my book, Lost In Oz.

Taking inspiration from the succesful Dorothy series (www.dorothyofoz.com) the comic is created using photography and computer generated images.

A few story aspects will change to make the story more suitable for the world of comics.

Chapter One: "Lost", is tentatively scheduled for release May 1, 2007. The book will be avilable through this site and in retailers that have yet to be announced.

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Spanish Article on Lost In Oz

La apuesta de Joshua Patrick Dudley es bastante menos extravagante y un poco más honesta. En Lost on Oz, con salida programada este año, manda cuatro niños al país del mago, y a ver qué pasa. Como experimento no es malo. (¿Se animará a cargar el formato con traumas actuales, el flagelo de la droga y los conflictos de la soledad?) El final feliz de la ecuación sería un libro de iniciación por un lado y, por el otro, cincuenta mil ejemplares vendidos en las primeras dos semanas.


from a free online translator, this is what it says in English.

The bet of Joshua Patrick Dudley is enough less outlandish and a little more honest. In Lost on Oz, with programmed exit east year, it sends four children to the country of the magician, and to see what happens. As experiment is not bad. ( Will be animated to load the format with present traumas, the flagellum of the drug and the conflicts of the solitude?) The happy end of the equation would be an initiation book on the one hand and, by the other, fifty thousand units sold in the first two weeks.


Anyone have a better translation?

lulu.com homepage

Lulu.com has added a picture of Joshua, his book, and his dog, Toto, in their roatating homepage picture. To check it out, go to www.lulu.com and just keep hitting refresh until you see him!

Publicity Pics

The Daily Ozmapolitan

The Daily Ozmapolitan is an Oz news feed and the artile about Lost In Oz from the Nashua Telegraph has been listed!!

Lost In Oz Added to Oz Project's Book List

Be sure to check out the site, here's what the creator, Blair Frodelius, had to say on the first page of the site.

It began as a question. How many books about Oz are out there? Since the advent of the internet, it seemed reasonable that I would be able to find this information easily enough. Spending several hours searching for a simple list of the books with the word Oz in the title gave me a lot of information, but it was scattered over dozens of websites. I was amazed that there was no one definitive source of bibliographical information available.

What I have attempted to do here, is to compile a list all of the books written by L. Frank Baum, and then all of the books associated with him in some way. Oz and non-Oz books, books by fans, books about the life of Baum, books about the MGM movie, books based on philosophies from the books, and so on...

No list of this kind could ever be entirely complete, but I have spent the better part of a year compiling this information and I feel it is a worthy start. I encourage anyone out there to send me information on books I am unaware of, and any photographs I may not have. Of course corrections are very welcome. My hope is that this will be a source for research and study, as well as a tribute to the genius of L. Frank Baum.

Ozzily yours,
Blair Frodelius

Click here to visit The Oz Project

Dorothy

One of my favorite recent adaptations of the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, has added Lost In Oz to their links page!

Be sure to check them out at:
http://www.dorothyofoz.net

Site Upgrade

The site got a little brighter today with the edition of the new "enter" page. It's sleek white style really keeps you awake!

The back cover art also got a little makeover. It now shows much more of the surrounding area and is mostly sepia tone, minus the yellow brick road. The text also got a little fancier on the back.

The header on the main website also got a little boost with the edition of more colorful text!

New Cover Art

Lost in Oz got a make over with it's new cover art!



There is now also only one edition of the book, devoid of any foul language! So if you purchased an original copy, congratulations, they are now out of print!

The Hippo Press Again?

Yes!!!! Check out the new article in the Hippo Press,

http://www.hippopress.com/070118/news11.html

• Central alum publishes book: Joshua Dudley, a graduate of Manchester Central High who now lives in Nashua, has published a novel, Lost in Oz, about young people trying to find their way through a mysterious land. “I love the story of Wizard of Oz and I wanted to address issues [such as] racial profiling, slavery, politics and more in a subtle way that teens could understand,” Dudley said. The book is published by Lulu Publishing and is available for $13.99 online at lostinozbook.com.

This article is running in the Manchester editions from January 18-24, 2007

Lost in Oz Store!

Check out the new online store for Lost in Oz where you can find exciting merchandise like T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Mugs, Dog Clothes and much more!!

Sequel Announced

That's right! The sequel to "Lost in Oz" has officially been announced!

The title and release date are still a mystery.

Joshua did drop one hint though: "If you read the end of Lost in Oz, you should know what the next book's title will be."

PS - Promotional artwork for the book is expected to be released within a month.

Nashua Telegraph Hits the Stands

To read the article, grab yourself a copy of the Nashua Telegraph, or go here:

http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070114/BOOKS/201140363

NH Residents, Look for

the Nashua Telegraph, this Sunday, January 14, 2007.

The article will be in the G section on the Books page!

Keep your eyes peeled.

Hippo Press Article

• Nashua resident says there’s no place like home: Joshua Dudley, a graduate of Manchester Central High School who now lives in Nashua, has published his first book, Lost in Oz. The book is about a group of young people trying to find their way through a mysterious land.

“I wrote it for a number of reasons … I love the story of Wizard of Oz and I wanted to address issues [such as] racial profiling, slavery, politics and more] in a subtle way that teens could understand,” Dudley said. The book is available for $13.99 online at lostinozbook.com.


http://www.hippopress.com/070111/news12.html


On stands January 11-17, 2007

Lost in Oz on sale!

MySpace!

Lost in Oz now has a myspace account!

http://www.myspace.com/lostinozbook

Wikipedia

Lost in Oz now has a listing on Wikipedia!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_in_Oz

The Baum Bugle

The official magazine of the Wizard of Oz fan club, "The Baum Bugle," announced that they will be reviewing Lost in Oz in one of the upcoming issues!

Right now, they've posted Lost in Oz on their New and Upcoming books list!

http://www.timelineuniverse.net/Oz/Newsandnewreleases.htm

Lost in Oz Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Joshua Dudley aims to give a fresh look to the stories of Oz in his new book
Lost In Oz.

Nashua, NH—January 03, 2007— Joshua Dudley, a 21-year-old New Hampshire resident, is releasing his first book, Lost in Oz. The story follows the adventures of high school student Joshua Dudley, his twin sister Tamara, and their two best friends Laura and Tommy down the famous yellow brick road. After mysteriously arriving in the Land of Oz, the four teenagers must stick together to try to find a way home. But how can they find a way home when they don't know how they got there?


Joshua Dudley wrote Lost In Oz to share a famous story he has always loved, by giving it his own fresh twist. Though the book may be a bit scary for children, Joshua says the story was written for everyone to enjoy and he hopes they do!

Link to Publication: http://www.lostinozbook.com

ABOUT AUTHOR
Joshua Patrick Dudley, 21, was born and raised in Hooksett, New Hampshire. Son of Laurel Levesque and Michael Dudley and brother to Tamara, Meghan and Caitlin Dudley, Joshua has always been exposed to the arts.

His fascination and love for the stories of Oz started when he was just two years old; he and his mother shared his first viewing of the MGM classic, "The Wizard of Oz." From that point on Joshua was obsessed with the magical land and its inhabitants.

By the time he was in his teens he'd found another love; the stage. After performing in over sixty community theatre productions (four of which were Oz themed shows), he decided to move to New York City and go to school for musical theater.

Upon his return, the family was struck with a great loss. His grandmother on his mother's side, Lorraine T. Lamphere had passed away. Someday, he decided, he would find a way to forever commemorate his grandmother. Writing his first book was a perfect opportunity.

"My journey through Oz (also known as my life) has never been made easy. Luckily for me, I have the love and support of the best people in the world, my family and friends. There truly is no place like home."

-- Joshua Patrick Dudley, 2006

MEDIA CONTACT: Joshua Dudley, lost in oz book at yahoo dot com

Nashua Telegraph Interview

Author's Name: Joshua Patrick Dudley

Hometown or local connection: Previously Hooksett, NH – Now, Nashua, NH

Title of your book: Lost in Oz

Synopsis:
"Lost in Oz" follows the adventures of high school student Joshua Dudley, his twin sister Tamara, and their two best friends Laura and Tommy down the famous yellow brick road. After mysteriously arriving in the Land of Oz, the four teenagers must stick together to try to find a way home. But how can they find a way home when they don't know how they got there?

Publisher: LuLu

Price/where is it available?: $13.99 Paperback, $26.00 Hardcover, only available on http://www.lostinozbook.com/

Web site: http://www.lostinozbook.com/

Brief biography:
Joshua Patrick Dudley was born and raised in Hooksett, New Hampshire. Son of Laurel Levesque and Michael Dudley, brother to Tamara, Meghan and Caitlin Dudley, Joshua has always been exposed to the arts.

His fascination and love for the stories of Oz started when he was two years old; he and his mother shared his first viewing of the MGM classic, "The Wizard of Oz." From that point on Joshua was obsessed with the magical land and its inhabitants.

Previous published works: None


Upcoming events at local bookstores: None


1. What motivated you to write this book? How long have you been working on it?

I was motivated to write the book as I discovered things in life aren't always what they seem. I wondered what would happen if I had a chance to start all over again in a new place. Would I want to stay and make it work? Or would I want to hurry home? I also wanted to address a few issues, without causing a major uproar. I wanted to address racial discrimination, stereotypes, and politics in a way that anyone could read and understand.

I worked on the book for about three months total, with a few brief pauses in the middle.

2. Is the book geared to a particular type of reader? What do you hope readers will take from the book?

The book is geared toward anyone. Children, Teenagers, Parents, Grandparents, and all their dogs will enjoy it and get something from it. What I hope they get from it is a sense of who they are. When they read the story, I want them to ask themselves "Would I do that or would I try it this way?" I want to stimulate identity growth and knowledge in all my readers.

3. Name some of your favorite books and authors.

I love the Harry Potter series, by J.K. Rowling. Wicked by Gregory Maguire is also a good read. My favorite author currently is Amelia Atwater-Rhodes and my favorite author of all time is L. Frank Baum, who, of course, wrote the original Oz stories.

4. If you have to give an aspiring author three bits of advice, what would they be?
Work through it. If you have to, act out the scene that you are writing in the room that you are in. Always be creative.


This interview will be in Sunday, January 14, 2007 issue! We'll update when it's posted!

New Trailer!

Check out the new trailer for Lost in Oz on "youtube."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWVLkwhUGPE

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