Julia Golding

Rosie wrote on 27 February 2012:

This was very inspiring. So many things are happening in this world today and sometimes we just need to take a moment to sort out our priorities and feelings.

Linnea Collins wrote on 12 January 2012:

Truly inspiring. This is what some people in the world need to see, so they can think about what they are really doing. Linnea

Vicki wrote on 19 December 2011:

That was quite inspiring actually :) I'm quite cynical really, and I think my generation (I'm 15) in general are very cynical because we are constantly having negativity thrown at us. My main concern is poverty as I do not feel there is any need for it, and that is what I want to change. I always feel bad because I live in a nice house and have nice things and some of my friends families can't afford a house of their own but their parents don't work any less hard than mine. It seems so unfair to me and that needs to change.

Kate Macfarlane wrote on 02 November 2011:

Can I just say to anyone concerned that they can't do much to change the world "Anything you can do - even if it seems like not very much, is better than doing nothing at all". If you are really interested, get active, see if you can find any local groups online in your area. There are often people who take care of and maintain woods or 'Green spaces' local to you, so find out and ask if you can join in. Recycling rather than throwing stuff out makes a difference, and that's something everyone can do. You are the quiet majority, don't let the loud (but often ignorant) minority shout you down, lead by example, and spread the word through your freinds and family.

Emma wrote on 15 August 2011:

That's really inspiring and moving. you are inspiring J! thank you!

Elizabeth wrote on 17 July 2011:

Sometimes I feel like Jane in the Companions Quartet novels when she said that she feels like a fraud. I try to be a really eco-friendly person but sometimes you feel like what you're doing ins't helping the world at all. I'm from U.S. Where they have 4-h and I'm doing a presentation on wildlife rehab but I feel so fake standing up there talking about helping those birds when even I am not doing everything I say you can do. I save water that runs off our chicken and doghouse roofs, recycle, use reusable bags, and pick up trash that lands in our yard; I just wish the rest of the world would try to be green. -Elizabeth, United States

Amy wrote on 12 July 2011:

That's really inspiring!

Sorcha wrote on 25 June 2011:

I'm very enviromentaly friendly myself. (this includes my family too)I'm a vegetarian,I always look out for palm oil in food cause people only get palm oil by cutting down innocent animals homes and destroying not only their homes but the land and trees and plants and insects ans climate around them.My dad collects rain water for the kettle,we don't use heating at all in summer,we don't have a car and so use public transport only,recycle,use as little electricity as we can and we do everything we can to save our planet. I get RSPCA mags and fund raise and am going to adopt an animal and support it as much as I can. It looks hopeful for the future.Sorchax

Anna K. wrote on 21 June 2011:

Mrs Golding- That was amazing. The scary part is, some of that is so true. Some people believe that horrible side of the message, and some believe the beauty of the truth. It used to be a perfectly balanced scale, but now it tips toward the blackness. One sudden thing will decide what happens, whether we go forth into the future with destruction or with change. What worries me most, though, is how quickly the sudden thing can happen unless people learn. At my school (I live in the United States), we have a forum page where we can talk about school subjects online. There was a discussion about poorness, and how a lack of money can effect our nation. It turned to a discussion as to why some people don't have much, or any, money. The things that were said were horrible. They said things like "poor people want to be poor", "they have a mental condition", "why give them money, they'll just go spend it on another bridge to live under", and "it's pointless to give poor people money. They'll waste it on fancy phones and rich people things." I quote these directly. What is there that can be dome to change this? My friends were here when we saw this, and they care as much as I do. We WANT to educate them, but we don't know what to do. We want to show people that the poor people aren't sick and uncaring. That some spend years working harder than we ever will, or are born into a family that has no money.Are there ways to change these views and help these people? I feel as if so many of us are ignorant to the conditions of our fellow human beings. The poem you have posted is very moving, and I think it truly shows the feelings of many people. Thanks! -Anna K., United States

Tahiya from Oldknow Junior school wrote on 16 June 2011:

Hello Mrs Golding! You're going to be coming to our school in about a week to sign copies of The Diamond of Drury Lane. All the children in our school who want to buy the book payed £5 to get it and I gave my money in 4 days ago. Can't wait to see you and read the book.

I look forward to seeing you then! J

aLE wrote on 13 April 2011:

WOW!!! the first part scared me... I love all the things from nature and then know than all those things can disapear...those things makes me sad. but the second part makes me happy because it say than exist a hope than can save the world.(forgive my english... I´m only 13 and I dont talk english very well) I love how you talk in COMPANIONS QUARTET about the enviroment, thats one reason because I love those books... you are telling us that we have to do something to save all the animals I LOVE YOUR BOOKS!!!!

Clare wrote on 09 April 2011:

Hi!!! What gives you your insperation for the Cat Royal series and what goes on in your head whaen you are writing? When I write I often look around the room or outside the window. Another way for me when I get my insperation is by thinking about places I've been and picturing what they look like OR by thinking about your books and others. I have allways wondered how my favorite writers(You're one of them!) get their inspiration and what goe son in their heads when they are writing. Clare

Hi Clare You can see the inspirations under FAQs - but in short, all things are potential stories! Julia

DragonGirls wrote on 23 February 2011:

Cool video! and can you please make another Secret of the Sirens book?! can you make MORE Secret of the Sirens books.... Because I LOVE books that have adventure, mythical creatures, etc!! Just all that stuff thats awesome! P.S. Sorry for me keep asking for more books. Its just that I just read the Companions Quartet and I was like telling my dad that I finished, then my mom. I was just excited! Now for the second book! P.S.S. your awesome! SMILE

Thank you.

Maddie wrote on 23 January 2011:

I used to think the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series was good- until i read the Companions Quartet! everyone should read the 4 books! they are so amazing!!!!! when i read them all, something dies in me. i can't wait for the next ones!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! please make more!!!!!!!!!!

Clare wrote on 29 December 2010:

Hi I love your Cat Royal Series. I am 12 years of age and have read them all except "the Middle Passage". I first found out about you and Miss Cat (Catherine) Royal when my dad bought me the 3rd book in series for my 11th birthday. I love the original way of writing the book like a diary but in the way of a play script (I have been on a script writing course led by Colin MacFarlane). My favourite character is the feisty Cat Royal herself! When my dad and me went to London to see the "Lion King" we walked around theatre land looking for the theatre Royal in your books. We found it! It's really impressive! We found loads of others as well!I really enjoy writing stories as well and have considered becoming an author myself when I am older. Thank you for writing the series! Clare

RightsForAnimals wrote on 25 November 2010:

Dear Julia... Animal rights are my main worry at the moment - i.e animal testing, battery chickens, animal cruelty genarally etc... I love animals and believe they have a rights for good lives too!! I'm a vegetarien aswell - so that helps!!! Love Cat Royals books!!! (Grrr publishing has been posponed!!!)

Yes, we should treat all creatures with respect and if we are farming them, make sure they have as good a life as possible. Glad you like the Cat Royals. J

BAB wrote on 08 September 2010:

Hi Julia, my sister and I --LOVE THE COMPANIONS QUARTET SERIES-- We are hoping you will make an epilogue to this series... I know your reader's and my sister and I would love this follow-up! My sister cried for days after she finished the series, and I feel like something died in me! As you can see we desperately need this epilogue if you choose to do so! Please Do!!! -Love this series!!!! :) (please reply!)

I am writing another book at the moment! See FAQs! Juia.

Judy wrote on 04 September 2010:

wow i really loved this...it's amazing how by changing words around you can create something completely different...shame i missed seein you at the fringe as i would have loved to go again and see everything(we've been to the fringe a few times as my grandma used to live in edinbough). Saw you talk about wolf cry, at acomb i think, which i have now read as well as the companions quartet which i won :D cant wait to read cats cradle (i've had to move shelves to fit all your books in :) really want to read dragonfly and the glass swallow then i'll have all your books i think (just finished ringmaster, love spy work/ dectectives so i also loved when cat royal went to france) i think all your writing is amazing and cant wait to read more.

Dominique wrote on 04 September 2010:

Just a thought...Have you read "Lost," "Sent" or "Sabotaged" by Mageret Peterson Haddix, I think you might like them as they have a similar concept as this poem (the lost generation). Although the books are in the teens catergory!. P.S. What a moving poem!

I haven't. I'll look out for them.

AVA wrote on 16 August 2010:

That is beautiful.