Paul Schneider has met the Wicked Witch of the West. She cackled at him when he was 7 years old.

He got a private audience with her and he told her, “You don’t look like a witch.” That’s when she did her signature laugh.

Today, Schneider, a Lawrence native, is one of many who still has a love for “The Wizard of Oz,” and has written a book stemming from the classic story.

Great news! There is a very nice article the Lawrence Journal-World today (Sunday, Aug. 23).

Click here to read the full LAWRENCE JOURNAL-WORLD article.

It’s about the various celebrations and events coming up, surrounding the 70th anniversary of the MGM film version of “The Wizard of Oz,” but there is also quite a bit about me and my novel SILVER SHOES.

Hope you enjoy!