L. K. Madigan (1963–2011)
Author of Flash Burnout
About the Author
L. K. Madigan was born Lisa Kay Wolfson in Portland, Oregon in 1963. Before becoming a writer, she worked at Warner Bros. Records. She wrote Flash Burnout, which won the 2010 William C. Morris Award, and The Mermaid's Mirror. She was a 20-year breast cancer survivor. She died from pancreatic cancer show more on February 23, 2011 at the age of 47. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Works by L. K. Madigan
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- Canonical name
- Madigan, L. K.
- Legal name
- Wolfson, Lisa Kay
- Birthdate
- 1963-04-26
- Date of death
- 2011-02-23
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Portland, Oregon, USA
- Place of death
- Portland, Oregon, USA (Hopewell House Hospice)
- Cause of death
- pancreatic cancer
- Occupations
- writer
- Agent
- Jennifer Laughran
- Short biography
- A 20-year survivor of breast cancer, L.K. Madigan succumbed to pancreatic cancer in 2011.
She is survived by her husband Neil and her teenage son Nate.
"A trust fund has been established to benefit her son; donations may be sent to:
the Nathan Wolfson Trust,
c/o Becker Capital Management, 1211 SW Fifth Ave., Suite 2185,
Portland, OR 97204"
(source)
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such an incredible story they I do wanted to continue. .. I was extremely saddened when I read that the author had passed away from cancer so no more stories would follow.
The writer, who wrote under a pseudonym, just died yesterday & only when I read her obituary in the Oregonian did I realize that she is a woman I worked with, knew & corresponded with for some years. I just ordered her book today.
I just finished this funny high school boy story about decisions both good and bad. I really enjoyed it, but found some of the latter part of the book a little farfetched--too many problems in too little space. That said, the author nails the voice--refreshing, candid and full of wit which would appeal to sophomores of all stripes.
For me, much of the joy in reading this book was in hearing an old friend's voice and humor brought forth in a published, awarded book. She was so justifiably proud.… (more)
I just finished this funny high school boy story about decisions both good and bad. I really enjoyed it, but found some of the latter part of the book a little farfetched--too many problems in too little space. That said, the author nails the voice--refreshing, candid and full of wit which would appeal to sophomores of all stripes.
For me, much of the joy in reading this book was in hearing an old friend's voice and humor brought forth in a published, awarded book. She was so justifiably proud.… (more)
The writer, who wrote under a pseudonym, just died yesterday & only when I read her obituary in the Oregonian did I realize that she is a woman I worked with, knew & corresponded with for some years. I just ordered her book today.
I just finished this funny high school boy story about decisions both good and bad. I really enjoyed it, but found some of the latter part of the book a little farfetched--too many problems in too little space. That said, the author nails the voice--refreshing, candid and full of wit which would appeal to sophomores of all stripes.
For me, much of the joy in reading this book was in hearing an old friend's voice and humor brought forth in a published, awarded book. She was so justifiably proud.… (more)
I just finished this funny high school boy story about decisions both good and bad. I really enjoyed it, but found some of the latter part of the book a little farfetched--too many problems in too little space. That said, the author nails the voice--refreshing, candid and full of wit which would appeal to sophomores of all stripes.
For me, much of the joy in reading this book was in hearing an old friend's voice and humor brought forth in a published, awarded book. She was so justifiably proud.… (more)
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I would give it 3.5 stars because of the way it was written. I liked that it covered a long period of time in the mermaid village, but did not cessation like how it jumped in time with no explanation of the In between. This may just be the perils of an adult reading a young adult novel though.
Overall I really enjoyed the story.… (more)