Julia Golding

Annie wrote on 15 May 2013:

I read Black Heart of Jamaica two years ago but I just bought it on Amamzon! I've also got Cat's Cradle but I was wondering when the next book comes out. I've been searching the web but I can't find anything. Is there a release date for the next book yet? I can't wait!!!

HI. Did you look at the FAQs on this site?

Cassidy wrote on 16 April 2013:

Dear Julia, Thank goodness I came to your website! I live in the U.S.A. and thought the series ended after Cat O' Nine Tails! I intend to get Black Heart of Jamaica and Cat's Cradle as soon as possible. You're such an amazing writer, I'm in fifth grade and my teacher says that I'm a great writer and posses the writing skills of an eighth grader, but I'm so impatient that I can never finish a story! Any tips on how to stay patient and complete my stories? Sincerely, Cassidy P.S. Does Cat end up with Syd? Actually, don't answer that, please, but I hope she does. Syd totally loves her and they'd be the perfect match! Just tell me this, in the end, is everyone safe, happy, okay, alive, etc.?

Hi Cassidy Thanks for being in touch. Did you have a look at 'Tips for writers'? The one about not circling the beginning might help you with your problem; also using a few basic planning tools so you are laying the railroad ahead of the train so to speak is a good idea. I don't think you really want answers. Cat's life is ongoing in terms of the series so there are loose ends to some of these points.

V wrote on 10 February 2013:

I love the cat royal series and I'm happy I found your website because I thought that they ended with middle passage. Do you know when cats cradle and black heart of Jamaica will be out on the kindle?

Are you in the US? If so there's no US publisher for these so I'm not sure they'll be out there. If in the UK they are out for £3.95 at the moment.

Sara wrote on 09 February 2013:

Hi Cat Do you miss Kanawha? Sara

Yes, but I can't keep hold of everyone in my life.

Hero wrote on 09 February 2013:

Dear Julia, as I'm sure you've already been told a thousand times, you are an amazing writer. Congrats for inspiring all those thousands of readers. The written word is a powerful thing as my English teacher says. This series is the first group of books that I've actually been really excited to write a response to literature and book report about:)

Thanks, Hero.

sam atkins wrote on 01 February 2013:

Hi. Just finished reading 'Black heart of Jamaica' it was REALLY cool! Loved it sO much:)

Great. Thanks.

lili wrote on 03 January 2013:

i've read a lot of your books, but the ones about Cat are my favorite!!! i really hope you write many many more! they are all wonderful stories... thank you so much Ms. Golding:) !!!

Thanks Lili

Aundrya wrote on 28 December 2012:

Hi Julia! I love Cat Royal. Do you know where I can buy "Black Heart of Jamaica" and "Cat's Cradle" in the United States? I have already read the other four and want to finish the series. Thanks! Aundrya

You'll have to get the UK edition I'm afraid - available online. The Book Depository doesn't charge for overseas shipping on some books so you could start there.

Lauren wrote on 24 December 2012:

Thank you so much for writing the cat Royal series I've read them all more than three times at least I'm so glad that there is more I thought I had ended a cat o nine tails. Your my favorite author and cat Royal is my favorite series. P.s keep writing please Yours truly, Lauren

Thanks Lauren.

Bridget wrote on 19 December 2012:

I love Cat Royal! She is smart, she's witty, and she has amazing talent! Keep the Cat Royal books coming Julia!!!

Laura wrote on 19 November 2012:

hi :) ove read all the books except black heart of jamaica, and ive just finished cat o nine tail :D AWESOMEST BOOKS EVER!!!!!!!!! im hoping like crazy cat falls in love with frank, cos hes already in love with her :D dont want her to fall in love with syd, hes like her brother :) want to get the books on kindle, but theyre really expensive in rands :/ (i live in south africa) so pls keep on writing julia, i adore your books :) :) :) :) :)

kelly wrote on 03 September 2012:

how can you get the black heart of jamaica in the usa?

Online. Try the Book Depository as it doesn't charge for overseas shipping - at least if I order here in the UK it doesn't.

Sophie wrote on 03 September 2012:

I love the Cat Royal series and just finished the 3rd one! My sister read them when she was my age and recently suggested them to me! I read each one in just two days! One thing that bothers me though, is why did you change book covers? I LOVED the old ones, and i don't think the new ones capture what the books are about at all. Plus, the model doesn't even have Cat's red hair. Even my sister agreed. Otherwise these books are so amazing; they never get boring. I would love to see a movie based off of them!

See FAQs. Covers are decided by publishers not authors.

natalie wrote on 14 August 2012:

my mom said i cant buy from the internet and i really want to read this book! They are not available anywhere else!!! Sooooo..... any help?

Ask your local bookshop to put in an order for you perhaps?

Erin wrote on 09 August 2012:

I've been looking EVERYWHERE for the Black Heart of Jamaica and I can't find it ANYWHERE!!!!!! I don't have a kindle so I'm looking for the book but no one has it yet. I REALLY do not want to wait another month or two to get it. ANYWAYYYY...I think Cat should hook up with Lord Francis or Thief-what's-his-face from France. Love your books!

You can buy it online easily - just follow the links in my shop.

lilly wrote on 18 June 2012:

when do you think the middle passage will be out in persian?

I have no official deals for Persian editions - these are pirated if they exist which is a shame on those who do this.

emily (not the same one as before, just a popular name) wrote on 11 June 2012:

hello! i just want to say that these books are excellent! i enjoyed them a lot and admire the research put into them. i do plan on writing some of my own but lack motivation and inspirition - any tips..its a murder mystery and i have the perfect crime but.. who did it? even i don't know! and i am writing the book! goodness. a little help please? - emily,13

I've not done a murder mystery but I'd say that you have to plot backwards if you understand what I mean. Lay the bread crumb trail without it being too obvious.

Jessie wrote on 29 May 2012:

i love your books ive re-read them like eight times! You're my fav author! I'm going to get all your books on kindle!

Thanks, jessie.

Emily wrote on 26 May 2012:

Thanks but your the one I should be thanking because you inspired me to write and it made it soo much Easyer because I had allready wrote small books and so I used one of those. :D Bye for now (thanks) Emily

Emily wrote on 19 May 2012:

Hey julia guess what on the book i was telling u about i got a 101 she gave me one extra point for art work

Congratulations.