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Jon Gray Lang

Jon Gray Lang
BIOGRAPHY

Novel Writer, Screenwriter, Filmmaker & occasionally an Actor. Handy with a Sword, Ukulele, and Skis though not at the same time. Author of Nun with a Gun, and the science fiction series The Matilda Series,

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Secret Matilda (Matilda Series Book 4)
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Secret Matilda (Matilda Series Book 4)by Jon Gray LangPublish: Sep 13, 2021Series: The Matilda SeriesAction & Adventure Women's Fiction Science Fiction
Waltzing Matilda (Matilda Series Book 5)
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Waltzing Matilda (Matilda Series Book 5)by Jon Gray LangPublish: Jan 15, 2023Series: The Matilda SeriesAction & Adventure Women's Fiction Science Fiction Horror
Nun with a Gun: Town with No Name
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Nun with a Gun: Town with No Nameby Jon Gray LangPublish: Mar 28, 2018Series: Nun With a Gun SeriesAction & Adventure Historical Fiction Women's Fiction
Black Matilda (Matilda Series Book 3)
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Black Matilda (Matilda Series Book 3)by Jon Gray LangPublish: Dec 19, 2020Series: The Matilda SeriesAction & Adventure Women's Fiction Science Fiction

Jon Gray Lang's Series in Order

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  • The Matilda Series

    1 Black Matilda (Matilda Series Book 3) - Published on Dec, 20202 Secret Matilda (Matilda Series Book 4) - Published on Sep, 20213 Waltzing Matilda (Matilda Series Book 5) - Published on Jan, 2023
  • Nun With a Gun Series

    1 Nun with a Gun: Town with No Name - Published on Mar, 2018

Jon Gray Lang's Awards and Achievements

    Jon Gray Lang has earned excellence awards over time. Here is the glimpse of the accolades clinched by the author.

  • Literary Titan Book Gold Award
    2023

    Waltzing Matilda (Matilda Series Book 5)

    award
  • Literary Titan Book Gold Award
    2021

    Black Matilda (Matilda Series Book 3)

    award
  • Literary Titan Book Gold Award
    2021

    Secret Matilda (Matilda Series Book 4)

    award
  • Literary Titan Book Silver Award
    2021 award
  • Literary Titan Book Silver Award
    2021 award

Jon Gray Lang Interview On 20, Apr 2021

"Jon Gray Lang was originally born in Perth, Western Australia. He wanted to be a pilot for the Air Force. Sci-Fi and Fantasy have always been his go-to genres. He is a writer, filmmaker, and actor. Author of the sci-fi series, Matilda, Jon delivers a riveting read with vivid, memorable characters."
Where have you spent most of your childhood?

I was originally born in Perth, Western Australia since that’s where my parents met. My father’s side of the family is from Australia and my mother was vacationing there. My mother’s side is from the United States, and at the time, there were more job opportunities there. We flew to the USA and I spent most of my childhood in the Washington DC area.

Which of your childhood dreams was the first to die?

I have to think about that for a minute since I don’t tend to focus on the things I cannot change. Oh yes, I wanted to be a pilot for the Air Force but when I turned 15, my 20/20 vision changed to 20/400 in one eye. That was the end of that dream!

What do you enjoy reading the most?

It depends on my mood. I love history and I am always diving into some other facet that I want to know more about. Sci-Fi and Fantasy have always been my go-to genres, but there are times when I want to dive into a great mystery or thriller. Oddly enough, I’ve been reading more horror as of late as seems to fit with the times.

What is the best beginner filmmaking book every filmmaker should read?

As a screenwriter, I had three books that referred to constantly in the beginning. They are The Portable Film School by D.B. Gilles, The Playwright’s Handbook by Frank Pike and Thomas G. Dunn, and Making a Good Script Great by Linda Seger. On the directing side, I found Film Directing, Shot by Shot by Steven D. Katz to be a great source.

How did you begin writing your first story? Did it ever get published?

The very first long-form story that I wrote was back when I was about twelve. It was a fantasy adventure that only my family ever read. I thought I’d lost the only copy of it, but recently found it in the bottom of a box a couple of years ago! It was a fun little read and really bad, but it made me happy to see such passion back in the day. Oh, if it isn’t obvious, I have no plans on torturing anyone else with a published version.

How did you begin writing the Matilda Series?

The Matilda series was initially an idea I had for a television show that kept getting pushed on the back burner. I sat on the bones of the story for close to a decade before I decided I had to tell the story if even to just get it out of my head. I had always wanted to write a book and I threw caution to the wind. Now, here we are, three books in with the next two in different states of readiness and I’m having a blast!

How did you come up with the plot of your book, Twistin' Matilda?

Twistin’ Matilda was a wild ride! I went into the second book of the series with my plans sketched out and I thought I had all my i’s dotted and my t’s crossed. Instead, the characters dragged me on a whirlwind tour through their universe! I was left gasping for air and one of the most fun writing experiences of my life.

What, in your opinion, are the most important elements of good writing?

For me, it’s almost entirely about the characters. You can have an amazing world with a believable setting but if the characters don’t grab me, there’s a good chance I’ll put it down. If I can connect with one of the characters and I mean I don’t even have to like them, then I’ll keep reading. After that, sticking to the rules of your world would be the next big one.

Is it necessary to read more to be a good writer?

I believe this with all my heart. The best way to find out what connects with you and what turns you away is by reading other works. I think it’s a good idea to read genres that aren’t necessarily your cup of tea, as well. Different genres have a different feel to them, and you just might find something you like about that!

Is it challenging being a screenwriter?

Screenwriting is a hard business to get into and seeing how your ‘vision’ changes under someone else’s control can be both amazing and disheartening. One of the more rewarding parts of the process is working with other writers and seeing how others interpret your work. Since film making is such a group effort, learning to not be beholden to your work and make adjustments on the fly are skills you have to learn. It can be incredibly rewarding and exhausting at the same time.

What type of music do you enjoy listening to?

Funny you should ask that! The Matilda series is chockfull of music that inspired me in the writing process, and it doesn’t hurt that one of the characters is a musician. I like various forms of music for different reasons, rock, rap, R&B, honky-tonk, country, classic rock, ragtime, electronica, industrial, metal, pop, folk, and lately, jazz.

What, in your opinion, are the qualities of a great actor?

One of the coolest things to witness is watching an actor take your written words and transform them in a way you as the writer hadn’t thought of. As an actor, getting to inhabit the skin of a character and give it a voice is a thrilling experience. The best qualities of a great actor, to me, is the ability to completely disappear into a character, their mannerisms, their thoughts to the point you no longer see the actor.

How did publishing your first book change your process of writing?

After I finished writing the Matilda, I held onto it and researched publishing options and processes for over a year. For practice, I released my novelette, Nun with a Gun: Town with No Name and learned a bunch of things I hadn’t quite picked up in my research. I released the Matilda next and that went smoother. After all that, the main thing that I changed in my process had to do with the physical appearance of the story in paperback and eBook form. It had to look and feel enticing.

Are you working on anything at the present you would like to share with your readers about?

I have a couple of projects on the burner right now. I just sent the fourth book in the series, Secret Matilda, off to my editors and I look forward to seeing what they have to say, and what I must fix! I am also halfway through the first draft of the final book in the series, Waltzing Matilda. I can’t wait to get those two out and jump back into the world of the Nun with a Gun!

How has your experience of being associated with AllAuthor been?

AllAuthor has been incredibly easy to work with! The website is easy to use, and the weekly mock-ups are awesome. The book cover contests are a fun addition to the whole process! I really like working with them.

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