Julia Golding

Aya wrote on 07 March 2010:

Oh really? that is such a relief! I thought that after the 4. book of the companions Quartet was out I wouldnt get to read another story as brilliant as that! Thank you for your excellent work ^^ I think my highest wish is to be an author like you.. I am currently trying to write a story in english and I thought that when Im finished with the first chapter you could read it and tell me if its good enough! Would you PLEEEEEASE do that for me some time? if yes, then how am I going to send it to you? its a bit difficult without an e-mail adress :D -Aya

Hi Aya I'm really lucky to have lots of readers who also want to be writers and I'm happy to give general advice, but I'm sorry, I really don't have time to read individual submissions :( Don't let that put you off though! You should find an audience nearer to home to give you encouragement, perhaps a friend or teacher? Julia

Alex wrote on 07 March 2010:

Hi Julia will there be another book in the Darcie series after Deadlock? thanks alex

Hope so, but not made a start on it. J

Rachel wrote on 07 March 2010:

Hi, when is deadlock coming out i have been waiting for ages!!!!!!!!!!!! are you coming to the edinburgh book festival this year if so i will see you there :)

Yes, I'm coming this year - looking forward to it! J

Alex wrote on 07 March 2010:

Hi Julia just wondering when your book Deadlock will be coming out Alex

See FAQs, Alex. J

billy x wrote on 07 March 2010:

Hi julia, I love ur Cat Royal books. I was wondering what gave you the ideas of the avon family, syd, pedro...? I am a big fan!! Thanks, from billy (i am a girl tho) :)

Hi I'm trying to think back and I remember they all emerged very naturally in roles circling around Cat - they are all in contrast to her - richer,stronger etc. And I researched the period of course. Julia

Lilith wrote on 07 March 2010:

Any chance of a Cat Royal film? I'd watch it :D

No plans yet but I'd love it too! J

Caterina wrote on 06 March 2010:

Hey, i was just wondering when the next Cat Royal book will be released in the UK? Cat's Cradle isn't it? I can't wait for it, i think you're an amazing writer btw. Did it take you a long time to research the time period, or are you just naturally knowledgable? Also, i'd love to see more of Billy in the books, he's my fav character, after Cat of course (awsome choice of name ;) ).

Hi. See FAQS. J

Hanah wrote on 06 March 2010:

hey i really enjoy reading your books at wish i could act them!!! i read on the faq page that you are going to write i short sequel for the cat royal books with cat and billy at sea is that true? thanks Hanh x

Yep. J

Annah Junla wrote on 05 March 2010:

I just finished one of your many awsome books.I can't wait to read the next one!!! I never thought I could find a book high enough level book for me that really interested me. But with your books, I found so many!!!

Billyx ;) wrote on 04 March 2010:

hey julia. I wud just like 2 say that i love ur cat royal books because i like history quite a lot and in ur books it is based in the 1700's. I love them because you actually feel as if you are in that time with Cat Royal. It is no dowt an awsumm book. They are my favourite of all times. I do appreciate that u have a lot of emails frm differnt people so if u dont answer i dont mind, but of course i wud love you to !! ;)

Thanks Billy. I always have time for my readers - especially ones called Billy!

Lily W x wrote on 04 March 2010:

hi julia, i am a great fan of your Cat Royal books!! I thnk that they are amazing. They are the best books i have EVER read. Even tho im up 2 the 4th 1 now. I loved Diamond of Drury Lane, Cat among the Pigeons and Den of thieves!! I havn't got Cat 'o' nine tails yet but i cant stop wondering what will happen next.

Sarah wrote on 04 March 2010:

Dear Ms. Golding, Yes!!! I agree with Kate, you should write a book about Cat in India. That would be soooooooo cool!!! I know what back then India was considered very exotic. It would be so AMAZING!!! -Sarah

Katy wrote on 04 March 2010:

Where did you get the idea for the companions quartet? I love that series!

Hi See FAQ page. J

Samantha Jones wrote on 04 March 2010:

Even though i'm older than the age range on your books i still love them and for an assignment at uni i have to write to my favourite author and seeing as i dont know your email adress then i shall write to you on here and ask if u could email me for this assignment and tell me about your inspiration and how it struck you with all these ideas and about your home town. My email is: (deleted) please email me for my english assignment. Sammy xxx

Hi You can find out quite a lot about me on the FAQ page - particularly on inspirations. I can't email individuals as a general thing but thanks for choosing me for your assignment. Julia

Hannah wrote on 04 March 2010:

Hi Julia, You probably don't remember, but I did a brief interview with you almost a year ago for my book review blog. I was wondering if I could be incredibly cheeky and ask you to post about a competition I'm currently hosting, maybe on your blog page. The publishers S+S have donated two copies of Dark Life by Kat Falls for a giveaway - all readers have to do is answer a short question to be entered. Dark Life is an excellent book and I think it will appeal to a lot of your readers. This is a UK only competition and many of my readers live in the States so I'm trying to spread the word as much as possible. (this ends on March 15 so if you read this after then, please just ignore it!!) The link is here - http://www.aboutbooksforteens.blogspot.com/2010/02/giveaway-dark-life-by-kat-falls.html Thanks and once again, I apologise for the forwardness of this. I really wouldn't have contacted you like this except it is a good chance for readers - a free book! - and a very good one at that! However, if you're uncomfortable with posting this, I understand. Thanks, Hannah

Hi A I remember Hannah, I'm happy for readers to go to this site but of course usual caveats about me not being responsible for content etc etc. Good luck with the competition. Julia

Elin wrote on 04 March 2010:

Hi thought that the companions quartet was amazing but was just wondering how the society is funded? Only wondering as none of the members seem to have jobs. xxx Elin

Some do have jobs - see discussion about Evelyn's class. Dr Brock is retired. A teacher is mentioned too (from Simon's school). And money no problem with rock dwarves to mine for you. J

Jessica Burt wrote on 04 March 2010:

hi, at school we're doin author profiles and I'm doing mine on you but I can't find much about you!!!!!!!!!! I love your books and the Compains Quatet are my favourite. Are you doing another book in the series, even though quartet = 4. Also are there any more of your books coming out soon, because our school love them and want to get some more, we have all of your books so far. :-) :-P

Hi Look at the info page and FAQs. J

Sugamouse wrote on 04 March 2010:

Happy World Book Day! Can't wait 4 more of ur books R there anymore in the Darcie Lock series after Deadlock? Thanx Sugamouse :)

Not yet certain. I have lots of ideas though. J

alyooooooo wrote on 04 March 2010:

hi where you were born? what is your first school name ? where you live in your child hood ? what is your age ?

Hi I was born in Essex and went to Theydon Bois primary school so that gives the answer to my childhood. Why do you want to know my age? It's not a secret but I'm interested. Julia

Naomi wrote on 04 March 2010:

I don't have a question but I have an idea for the title of Cat's novella: Journey across the Seven Seas. I LOVE your books! They are amazing! Please keep on writing.

Hi Hold fire and send in your idea when I launch the competition - I'll remember this was yours first. Julia