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Patrick Carman

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The Resume

    (February 27, 1966- )
    Born in Salem, Oregon
    Graduated from Wilamette University with degree in economics
    Wrote ‘The Land of Elyon’ series (2005-2008), ‘Atherton’ series (2007-2009), ‘Elliot’s Park’ series (2008-2009), ‘Skeleton Creek Saga’ (2009), and ‘Trackers’ series (2010)

Why he might be annoying:

    He quickly shifted from business management to writing (What a waste of education!).
    His last name is pronounced as ‘Carmen’.
    The Land of Elyon series was originally meant to be a trilogy, but was no longer one upon the publication of its prequel ‘Into the Mist’ (2007).

Why he might not be annoying:

    His books have been translated into at least forty-eight languages.
    He is supportive of helping young people living in turbulent lives.
    He has a lot of favorite authors, including John Steinbeck, Edgar Allan Poe, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Fyodor Dostoyevsky.
    He wanted to bridge the gap between technology and books.
    He and his wife worked with Argos Foundation to help poor people in Central America.

Credit: Big Lenny


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 125 Votes: 64.80% Annoying