Julia Golding

Steve wrote on 28 October 2007:

Dear Julia, My daughter, Babette (11) and I are enjoying Ringmaster very much. We have lived outside Europe for many years including four in Zambia. Babette is an international school kid and we recognise so much in your description of Kenya. We are looking forward to Empty Quarter, especially because we now live in Egypt. I am not a spy. The comments below from Rebecca and Becci give too much away if you haven't finished the book yet. Steve

Charlotte wrote on 23 October 2007:

Hi julia, I thought it would be best to post it on this page cause it was the Darcie Lock competition!!! Just to let you know i got my prizes in the post yesterday and the posters are up on my door already!! thanks sooo much Charlotte

Megan wrote on 19 October 2007:

wow thank you sooooooo much 4 the posters (i won them in the compotition) their fab. Thanx soooooooo much thinking of doing any more compotitions yet? (I'll think about it! Julia)

sophie wrote on 13 October 2007:

hi - its me again i was just wondering if there will be a second Darcie Lock book ??? Oh by the way - i loove all of the books that 've read which are by you (Yes indeed - Empty Quarter out next year Julia)

Xin er wrote on 08 October 2007:

Hi ! After reading this book,i did not want to put it down.but as i do not know where to buy yr books ,i could only borrow from the library,i have to return it eventually.(If only i have yr books......)i also enjoyed the other books that u have written.i like the Companions Quartet especially! ! ! I also like the stories of Catherine Royal ! ! !Among those books that u have written that i like includes" The Ship Between The Worlds","Darcie Lock","Dragonfly".All of yr books ar my favourites books , first place! ! !hmm......I'm still waiting for yr latest books to "appear" in the library.I badly want to buy yr books but it is not under my control:(i am very fustrated ! i am also itching now to read yr book too.I hope u can help me in any way u can.THKS (Hi Xin Dragonfly isn't out yet! Julia)

Becci wrote on 01 October 2007:

Hi, Julia WOW!!! Ithought tht this book was absolutely fantastic and cannot wait until empty quarter is out. It was very fascinating and kept me reading on. The little twist at the end ws great when you find out that the head person in London is her grandfather. Anyway thanks and keep on writing Becci :)

Coco wrote on 15 September 2007:

thanks so much Julia, i can't wait 'til May!!

Rebecca wrote on 09 September 2007:

Hi, Julia! Ringmaster is FANTASTIC and is officially my favourite book of all time. I think it was a cliff-hanger because Darcie has to leave behind her life in Nairobi, and Kassim(!!!!!!!!!! I was at the book festival in Edinburgh and queued to get the last two books of the Companions Quartet signed by you. Your talk was very interesting! Can't wait till Spring to hear more from Darcie! In the meantime I'll dream up more exciting plots about her!

Coco wrote on 08 September 2007:

I loved Ringmaster and I will certainly read some of your other books. When is empty quarter coming out? I just want to read more about Darcie. (Hi Coco, next May I think, Julia)

Daisy wrote on 30 August 2007:

Like all your other books, Ringmaster does not fail to amaze me! Thank you for your inspiring work for a young girl like me...can I hope to here more from Darcie?? xxx (Hi Daisy - yes, more from Darcie next year. Do enter my competition on the Darcie home page if you've time. Julia)

Layreela wrote on 26 August 2007:

Hi i loved ur book. It was the best. we is empty quarter cumin out??? i cant wait to read it. I completly agree with stingo- hugo is a creep! I wanted to read the book more than go o holidays! (Hi Layreela - Empty Quarter Spring next year, Julia)

Layreela wrote on 26 August 2007:

my my, what a book!! coudn't put it down at all. It was one of may favourites. I bought Ringmaster on my holidays and i wanted to read it rather than going out to see things!! Stingo is right- hugo is such a creep. It' soooooo sad at the end though. Kassim OBVIOUSLY likes Darcie but she has to go away. awwww. It's sooo sad. :( I love lve love love the book. It definetly cums second after harry potter on my list. cant wait to read empty quarter!!! Bye bye !!

Holly ! wrote on 25 August 2007:

I absolutley adored this book ! It looked so interesting and and i knew it was bound to be amazing because it's written by one of my favourite authors! I loved all the plots and characters! It was all put together very well! I love africa and i think it was great being set there ! Pleasee write tons more about Darcie! She is one of the best Characters ever! xxxx =]

Lizzie wrote on 24 August 2007:

Hi Julia How do we send Darcie competition answers to you? Lizzie (Hi Lizzie - just send them to my contacts page. I won't post them but keep them until the competition closes. Julia)

Sophie wrote on 20 August 2007:

Hi I read your blog and I can't believe how much you write. It's amazing how you can keep so many seires' going and make them so good. Although I have to admit Cat is my favourite I love them all really and would like to know what the new book 'Dragonfly' if going to be about. Sophie. Hi Sophie - there will be a page about Dragonfly soon, Julia)

Lizzie wrote on 17 August 2007:

Hi Julia I couldn't put this book down, it was great! What month next year is the 2nd one coming out? Also, what is Dragonfly going to be about? Thanks! Lizzie (Hi Lizzie, not sure yet. Dragonfly is a fantasy adventure about two young people from different cultures pitted against a warlord - I'll have a page up about it soon, Julia)

megz wrote on 17 August 2007:

i loved it loads. have read it 6 times and counting. stingo's gr8!!!

Annabelle wrote on 14 August 2007:

Hi Julia, I love your books so much! My parents get annoyed with me for reading too much but your books are addictive! You pick it up and can't put it down! I once read two of your books in a day. Question: Where do you get your inspiration?? (Hi Annabelle, the idea for Ringmaster came from my experience as a diplomat - some of the little details of Embassy life are taken from real things that happened to me. Julia)

Katriona wrote on 13 August 2007:

Hello! I wrote to you about Ship Between the Worlds in May and you told me about it. I bought it when I saw it recently in a bookshop and got completely stuck in. I absolutely loved it and don't know why I didn't buy it quicker. I really can't wait for the sequel and hope you make a series of the book. Please let me know of any new books you are writing because I would love to read them when they are published. You are a great writer and I think your books are amazing.

Coco wrote on 07 August 2007:

fantastic read!! love the ideas and i love the way that she has to talk to people at school that she doesn't like - harsh!! :) can't wait for the 2nd darcie lock book