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An incredible website – and two incredible sounding books! I can’t wait to read them and know, as a teacher, how much my pupils will love reading them too. Very exciting stuff!!!

Hi harriet this is abbie, josephs friend. You are a brilliant singer, author, mum and person. Well done.

Wow i cant wait to read it

This is brilliant….all my Christmas presents for millions of nephews and neices solved in one book! Congratulations. Lovely website (enjoyed the “about me” section…it’s always fascinating to read about the author) and can’t wait to read your debut novel..how exciting!

One of the most impressive author’s websites I’ve ever seen (and I’ve seen a few!). Very much looking forward to buying this book for my children and reading it myself.

Hi Hattie
Gr8 website. cant wait to read the book. see u in august.
Mark (josephs friend)

Dear Harriet, Great site and loved the photos! You haven’t changed a bit. Best of luck with Exit 43!

Great website, Harriet. Can’t wait for the release

Gripping, fun, modern with echoes of the classical. Let me see the rest!

A very interesting and well presented web site Harriet.
looking forward to reading the book and maybe meeting you at Winchester – can’t remember if we met last year?

Paul.

Thank you for all your wonderful comments on my new website!

Hi! It’s Catherine, Gabriel’s friend! You are a good singer. I heard you sing at Gabriel’s party in the car! I can’t wait until your book comes out. Good work!

Thanks, Catherine! Hope you can come to the Eccleshall launch on 12th September. (see Events for details)

Believe me you have an AMAZING talent for writing novels. Just that little snippet of Exit 43 is BRILLIANT i am writing a book too. The main character is a boy called Joseph. Ha ha. x

Sounds great, Abbie! Thanks for the comments! Hat x

Hi Hattie!
Its Georgia .Great web. Can’t wait to read the books they seem FAB !

Thanks, Georgia. The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 is out on September 7th and The Extraordinary Legacy of Elvira Phoenix will be published in September 2010. Leave me another comment when you’ve read EXIT!

Hi! It’s Gabriel [your daughter!!!] Can’t wait till the book is out!

Hi! It’s Hannah, Ian’s eldest daughter here! The Eccleshall Library thing is 3 days before my birthday!

That’s great, Hannah. You’ll have to come along and we’ll celebrate together! Thanks for your other message too, sent via the contact sheet. It’s wonderful that you want to be an author too. Try keeping a diary. It’s a brilliant way to stay in touch with your thoughts and write a little bit every day. Looking forward to meeting you in September.

Thanks Gabriel. But you are a total toad to nick my laptop in order to leave me a message…xxx

Hi Harriet. I love the website, it’s brilliant! I look forward to popping over on a regular basis. Can’t wait for Exit 43 to come out!

Hi Jon, Thanks very much. I’ve just received the very first copy from the printers – it’s a wonderful feeling! Hope all is going well with you.

Fantastic website, Harriet. I’m really looking forward to reading Exit 43.
Good luck with it all and best wishes.
Tracy xx

Thanks, Tracy! It’s all really hotting up now. Incredibly exciting… H x

hi its catherine when I get the book i will read it over and over again hope Gabriel’s well see you soon.
Catherine
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Good luck for the launch, Harriet – wishing you all the best. And I love the website!

Linda (SCBWI)

Thanks very much for the good wishes, Linda. Harriet

Hi again Catherine! You’ll be pleased to know I’ve just finished the first draft of my second book, and have a really great idea for a third – so hopefully you won’t have to read Exit 43 too many times!

hi harriet
can’t wait for the launch in september.
ed x

Very glad you can make it, Ed. Joseph will also be really pleased. Hat x

Hello Hattie,
I love your website and thank you for the tips you gave me. They really helped.
Rebecca Cordeiro

Hi Rebecca, They were only to give you a start – but very glad they helped. Hat x

Hi Hattie!

Congratulations! You seem to have hit the Jackpot. We are looking forward to reading Exit 43. Never too old for a good book!!

Love,

Liz

Hello Harriet! How are you doing?
I love The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43.

Hi Danny! It was great to meet you yesterday at your school’s visit to Waterstone’s. Your class asked really interesting questions. Really glad you’re enjoying the book! Keep in touch!

Amazing website. What a joy to see it. It doesn’t surprise me as I was a friend of your mother’s at school and she was really gifted in everything she did and never gave up. This is obviously a family trait! I remember hearing about the book months ago and I can’t wait to buy it for my grandchildren. Good luck for the future. I have a feeling you deserve it.

Hi, Vanora! I remember your name VERY well from conversations I’ve had with mum. Thank you very much for your kind words.

I’m reading one of your books now. I love it. Thank you xxx

Hello Emily! I’m so glad you’re enjoying Exit 43 so much. I’m about to go off and talk to another school about it today.

I love your book even though I have not read the whole story, just a page but it is great and I have met u at Glascote Library on the 6th October with Lakeside Primary School. So love your book – keep writing!

Hi Charlotte! Really glad you’ve enjoyed the start of the book – and very impressed to hear from you only a few hours after meeting you! Let me know how you like the rest of the story. x

Hi ! I think you were really good when you came to my school.

I absolutely love your book! I like the idea of an underworld under the ground and all the characters (ghosts) that live there. I think it’s really clever putting a bit of sadness in with the fantasy and the fact that Finn and Jessie are actually related. I couldn’t even put the book down- I was reading it with a torch under the covers at night! I’m going to recommend it to my friends!

Thanks Sebastian! So glad you love EXIT 43. I used to read under the covers at night too!

Hi Harriet! My name is Sarah from Moreton-in-Marsh. Remember, I’m the one who won the poster in the memory game!!!

I’ve only just managed to read the first couple of pages and I love it already!

You are now one of my favourite authors!!!;0)

Your books are awesome.

You came to my school, St David’s, in Moreton-in-Marsh and because it sounded so good I just had to come and get it signed!

Thank you, James! Which bit are you up to?

Hi Sarah! I remember you winning that poster! Glad you are enjoying the book so much!

Hi! It’s Sarah from Moreton-in-Marsh (again);0)
I love The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43already and I haven’t even finished it!!!!
Apparently Moreton has been changed to Exit 3, I want it to change to Exit 17
(17 is my lucky number). Anyway I love the book and I am definitely getting your new book when it comes out!!!
Stay in touch
(You’re my new favourite author by the way)
Stay in touch!!!
x

Hi Harriet! It’s the boy who put the things in your Artefacts Box. P.S I want to be a 10 year old author

Hi Harriet
You came to my school today and I was excited to meet you. Harborne is Exit 5 but I wanted it to be Exit 21. I bought a book from you and you signed it!! I was soooo happy!!!!
With love, Guneet

Hi Guneet! Thanks for leaving a message. I’ve logged Harborne as Exit 5. We’d better keep to that as the others heard what we had all decided too. Sometime I will get all the Exits on my website so you can see them. Hope you enjoy the book and glad the school didn’t fall down when I sang to you!

Hi again Sarah! Thanks for leaving me another message. My computer has recovered now. It very nearly died at the weekend and got sent down to the Underworld…Not sure what to do about Moreton’s Exit number. I will leave it open for now – maybe your class could have vote?

Hi,
You are coming to my school next week to sign some books and to talk about it.
I can’t wait. See you then!

Hi there Lauren! Great to hear from you! Really looking forward to coming to your school and talking about EXIT 43. Everyone who wants a book will get one – and I will write your names in the front and sign my own name underneath. I am bringing a box of special props with me to spice things up a bit!!!

The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 was amazing! I enjoyed it soooooooo much! It only took me 6 days to read. It was extremely imaginative! You came to my school a week ago (9:10:09) and I held the door for you – Remember me? Please can you try to write such a good one again? If you do I will be the first to get it! From Hannah .

Hi Hannah! SO glad you loved EXIT 43 so much. I think you’ll like the second book too (out January 2011). And you’ll be pleased to know I am working on a third right now! Keep in touch! Love, Harriet x

Hi! I am reading your first book, The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 and I love it. It is so exiting. You came to our school Harborne Primary School which we called Exit 5. I can not wait for your other book to come out. It sounds really cool.

Sorry it’s long. You’re one of my best authors ever.

P.S please write back

BYE

Dear Hetty, I said I’d write back, didn’t I?! Fantastic news that you love the book so much. I have logged Harborne as Exit 5, don’t worry! Maybe I’ll come and talk to you all again when the second book is out. Meanwhile I’d better get on with writing the third! Love,
Harriet

I have ordered one of your books which you are going to sign. Can’t wait to see you tomorrow.

P.S I’m the one who sent you the one on October 16th

Hi Hat! You are coming to our school tomorow. I’m having a signed book from u bye Lil x

ive got the book and you even visited my school on 22/10/09 and you even signed my book im reading it now and its great so far … cant wait to see what happens!

Hi Harriet! Your talk at Bishop Lonsdale was really amazing and it gave me lots of inspiration for if I do any writing at school. I look forward to reading ‘The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43′.

from jack harvey

Hi Jack,
Your school was absolutely fantastic today! It was wonderful to talk to you all and very exciting to sign all those books!

Dear Harriet,
When i am older i really really want to be an author. Thank you for visiting Bishop Lonsdale. I am in year 3 and my name is Harry. The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 is very fasanating. I think you are the best author in the whole wide world.

from Harry

Hello Harry,
Wow! You managed to leave a message on my site almost before I got home! Hope you become an author one day too – it’s the best job in the world! Love Harriet x

Hi! I am Molly. You visited my school today!!
thx for visiting and your book is amazing!!!
I am reading your book right now!
Pupils have really appreciated
you coming and signing the books!!

Hope you visit again thx!
p.s nice singing warm up!

Hi there Molly! Brilliant that you are enjoying EXIT 43 so much – and glad you liked my noisy singing! Eccleshall is Exit 92, don’t forget! (membrane is just behind the Co-op)

Hi Harriet,
Me again, remember that Eccelshall is Exit 92 and it is behind the Co-op. Half way through book already.
LOVE IT!!!
From Lauren

Hi its Molly again,
By the way I’ve been to the Co-op today with my mum, who says hi!
Your singing was loud but very goooood!
I am on page 37
My friend, Elise was realllllly exsited for you to visit!
Love Molly,

p.s I really love your book (though I’ve already said that!!)

Hi Harriet,
I really enjoyed it when you came along to Bishop Lonsdale. P.s It was a great afternoon! I love your book it’s amazing and good singing by the way.

from Samuel Hart

Hello Lauren! It was fab meeting you on Thursday. I think your school is ace – and I think you are all very lucky to have Mr Chesters too!

Hi Samuel! I’m really pleased you love the book – and glad you enjoyed the singing too. I think I shall have to come back soon and sing a bit more!

I read your book in two days and I really enjoyed it. I can’t wait till 2011 for the next one. Thank you for coming to Bishop Lonsdale. I think you should carry on with Jessie going to visit Finn and Finn sometimes going to see Jessie.

Thanks for the message, Charlie. I have lots of ideas for another Exit book, and I think your suggestions are excellent. I will come back to your school to talk about the next book when it’s out.

Hi Harriet, Halfway through your book – thank you for signing it to me and my brother. Can’t wait for your other books to come out.

Hi Emily, Don’t worry – I am hard at work on the next books!

hi harriet just finished reading the boy who fell down exit 43, cant wait untill your second book comes out the extrordinary legacy of elvira pheonix lets hope it’ll be as great as the first book
from jack harvey

Hello Harriet

As you will know you visited St David’s School and I love your books. They are the best books in the whole world!
from michael (:

Hi Michael! Thanks for your message. I think you will really enjoy the second book too. When it’s out (around January 2011) I’ll come back to your school if you like!

Hi! It’s Georgia from Bishop Lonsdale.
I really liked your book. It was
incredible. I cant wait for the next book
to come out. Please tell me what the name
of the book is. LOTS OF LOVE GEORGIA XXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Hello Georgia! The second book is called The Extraordinary Legacy of Elvira Phoenix. I have thought of a really fab title for the third book too, but that’s a secret for a while longer!

Hi its georgia.Iv just read your measge .
I bet your next book is great.
Your website is FABULES.
I wish you coud come to are school agin.

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yes that would be great harriet ty x

Hi Harriet! Thank you so much for coming to Weston Road. I really enjoyed it. Hope you will come back soon.

Hi Mark! I loved coming to your school. I will get the new exit number up on my site asap!

Hi I was at Weston Road you were awesome and I am looking forward to reading your book!

Hi Helen! It was great to meet you!

Fantastic book but my mom wants it so much! The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 is the best book ever!

Hi Ethan! Your school is fantastic and I love the library too!

We saw you at weston road high school today!!!

hi thank you so much for your talk

Hi Harriet hope you are well. thank you so much for your reply. Hope I’ll see you sometime in Eccleshall soon thanks
xxxxxx
Mark

Hi Harriet,
Thanks for signing my book yesterday it was the greatest day of my life so far, seeing an author that was in fact you.
I haven’t started reading your book yet but i will definitely read it as soon as i can and i will be sure to get your next book – The Extraordinary Legacy Of Elvira Phoenix.
Also, i will tresaure the signed copy to all my heart.
I recomend Exit 13 for our library.
Thanks again for coming,
Jake
Year 9

Hi Harriet! I have heard a lot of good things about your book as my friends have bought the book and had it signed by you. I really want to read your book as it sounds very interesting. I would have bought it and had it signed but I have been ill so it has not been possible but Ms Baker said that I could still get one from you x.

Hello Jake,
Thanks for your fantastic message. It was wonderful to meet you too. I think Weston Road now has three exits, including Exit 13 in the library! (unlucky for some…)

Thanks.
I will tell Mr.Chesters about that.
Entered your comp!

Hi Lauren,
I’d better send Mr Chesters an email about the competition or he might not speak to me again!

Dear Ami,
Thanks for your message. I am so sorry you were ill and missed my talk, but yes, I will be bringing more signed books in soon if you put your name on the list in the library. Keep in touch!

Hi Harriet
Congratulations on being shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award! Thank you for giving me some writing tips,I will try and apply them to my next story.
I will be entering the competition soon.
Love
Joanna x

Hi again Joanna! Let me know if you need any more writing tips, and remember – just keep at it!

hi harriet it me again i have put my name down on the list for your book. i love writing stories but they never seem to be anygood but ms baker says they are but as soon as ive written the first 4 paragraphs they dont make sense. and they go all wrong i have written something good before but i couldnt print it because i dont own a printer. but since i keep paractising they just get worse.thankyou x

i loved your book.i know you`ve visted our school 3 times alresdy but hope you can come again

Hi again Harriet,
I haven’t started your book yet but i have shown it to many of my relatives, i will definitely read it after i have finished the book i am reading.
Hope to see you again soon and maybe i could see you if i actually become an author.

Hi heard half of the story becuase you came into High Ash School i havent got the book yet but i do have your post card. I hope you can visit us.
from Natalia
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I have an idea for another book called
the girl who fell down exit 43.

From Krish Choudhary xxxx

You came in our School and i am in that school and i wanted to say that but i did not have time and i am going to india on 25th november so bye bye
and please come back to my School.

from Krish Choudhary.

I enjoyed the story and does jess achly see her parents? i was the person at high ash school how won the poster i love you’re story

it is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I finished the book in one day. I finish most of the Harry Potters in 2 days. Except the last one. Took me a day and a half.

Ami – JUST KEEP AT IT!!! I bet your stories are really good!

hi harriet

love your book you came to high ash scool and signed the boy who fell down exit 43

Hi there Ellie! I liked your school a lot. Really glad you love the book!

Dear Krish,
That is so exciting that you are going to India on 25th November. It is a special day for me too, as it’s my birthday! I have never been to India, but my brother and mum have been – and they both think it is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Have a great time, and when you come back let me know an Exit number somewhere in India to go on that page of the website. x

Hello Daphne,
Jessie doesn’t get to see her parents in this book, no. But who knows what might happen in the future?

I’m Krish’s sister. I’m moving to India with him i would really like to meet you agian happy birthday for you because its your brithday on the 25th november and thats the day we leave but I will still leave comments for you
love from natalia
xxx

Why not you go to india and your family
go to india some time like on your next
birthday or in the holidays it will be fun.

from krish

i will be coming back in may so please can you try to come to High Ash school bcause i might come to see my friends

love
from natalia
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I will send you a exit number from india
and my sister’s will try to find a number.

from krish and his two sister’s natalia
and jigyasa.

And make a title called thhe girl who fell down bla bla bla i will tell you later.I did that because i don’t know what the number is going to be.

from Krish,natalia and jigyasa

I liked your singing

When i am going to come back to UK why
dont you come to shenly brook end and meet us and have a tea party and bring your family.

from krish choudhary

The Girl Who Fell Down Exit 88 in Taj Mahal tell me if you like it
from natalia
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I love your book the boy who fell down exit 43.you came to are school last friday.

hi harriet
i have read half of the book exactly
and all my friends on friday said they loved it.i can not wait till your next book

ellie
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it is sooooo sad that Jess does not find her family but does she like Finn Oliver or are they friends?

i have not got the boy who fell down exit 43 but my step sister daphne pemberton-smith she won the poster in willow class has it so i’ve read a little bit i’m a big fan of you’re first book

Dear harriet
i have stuk my poster near my bed.
what is youre favrit singer and book?
love daphne pemberton-smith
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dear Harriet i love your book. You really describe the places you talk about. You’re the best Harriet.

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Dear Harriet
how is alfie?
Does he think he is still related to peppa pig?

love daphne
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hellooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Harriet.
Sorry i got tooo excited again like when i first saw you

love daphne pemberton-smith you’re biggest fan in the uk
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The Extraordinary Legacy of Elvira Phoenix (published early 2011)what type of book? is it A HORROR BOOK because my step mum is wondering?

Dear Daphne,
Yes, Alfie still thinks he is George Pig! My favouite book is The BFG by Roald Dahl and I have LOADS of favourite singers.

dear harriet

My favourtie book is the boy who fell down exit 43

You came to St. Johns primary school on Friday, i was so excited!!! The boy who fell down exit 43 is so exciting!!!!!!! I even wake up in the middle of the night to read it!!!

PS: No.1 fan here in Keele!!!

Hi! It’s Jess from High Ash School thank you for coming in it was really interesting. I’m on page 70! Also your singing is really good do you have any albums out if not you should get an album or a single.
from jess ( high ash school)

Hi Harriet from Ben. I love your book! The best chapter is The Other Side.

Hi! It’s me! I have asked for one of your books from Ms Baker and I will/should get one. I love the cover of the book. It is my favourite colour GREEN! Thank you for saying I probably do write pretty well.

Hi it’s Georgia.
I see you’ve got lots of messages I’ve already read your first book 3 times!!!!!
lots of love Georgia xxxxxcx

Georgia! I am really impressed that you have already read EXIT 43 three times! Perhaps you should try reading it backwards?!

Exit 1234
Just behind the 3rd stone at Stonehenge.

I totally love the Stonehenge idea, Jess. Can you re-send it to the EXIT NUMBERS AROUND THE WORLD page, so that I remember to add it to the list when my web designer next updates it? Thanks a lot!

I’m already on page 100! Bang!! It’s so exciting… please reply.

Oh and Harriet, could you tell me a bit about your next book??

Hello Marynka,
You’re definitely getting to the exciting bits! The next book is really scary. There is a ghost and a serious treasure hunt and a strange room at the top of an old house…

Hi I will be leaving today because I’m moving to India. I just wanted to say happy birthday because it’s your birthday today, I will still leave comments from India.
love from natalia
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Natalia – THANK YOU! That is so sweet of you to remember. I hope you have a good flight and that you settle well into your new life. It is VERY exciting! Please keep in touch via the website and maybe we will get to meet one day. Don’t forget to enter the competition. Love, Harriet xx

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Harriet! I am leaving
and I am going to India my flight is going to have a small tv and it is at night, I am taking some toys, games and
shoes.
so HAPPY BIRTHDAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.
FROM KRISH CHOUDHARY

Thank you Krish! Have an amazing flight!

Hello Harriet
I am on chapter 4. My friend said that Finn and Jessie are family!
love daphne

Hi Daphne,
They just might be! Read on!
Harriet x

Hi! It’s me, Krish. My flight landed on thursday the 26th november and I have settled down in my home sweet home and I have got three bedrooms, two bathrooms
and two friges. I like being in my house. We are having fun with my mum’s friend and her son. I like playing with him however we sometimes have a fight like I am going to ride the scooter and he wants to ride the scooter too. from krish

Hi Krish,
Glad you are settling in OK. I used to fight like that with my brother all the time!

Hi Harriet, I’ve arrived in India and been bitten by 5 mosqitos and that’s bad. I am looking forward to my new school.
love from
Natalia xxxxxxxxxx

Hello Harriet
I just wanted to tell you that I went to see a school. I loved that school and I’ve got a test tomorrow. I’ll tell you more news later.
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natalia
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Hi Harriet, This is my book title -The Twins Who Fell Down Exit 199 In The Shadow Of The Taj Mahal. I was thinking you could come to India and you can sleep in the guest room. Book your tickets for your family and we will write the story together. You write the story and I will tell you the story and we will make a lot of stories.
FROM KRISH CHOUDHARY.

That’s brilliant Natalia! Hope the test goes well!

Hi Krish, I think you should start the story yourself right now. Just write for ten minutes every day like I did. It will get longer and longer – and one day you will have a whole book! Love the title!

Hey, I go to book club at my high school and we’re about to do your new book. I just thought I’d let you know that if you added me and my friends that would be, like, unreal! So, can’t wait to read ur book, looks FaBtAbUlOuS!
P.S. Mia, Helen, Jake, Emily, Jess and Sophie and Miss North say yo too.

Hi Milly (and also Mia, Helen, Jake, Emily, Jess, Sophie and Miss North),
Great to hear from you and really glad you’re about to read EXIT 43. Hope you enjoy it and keep in touch! Where is your school?

Hi! Thanks for coming to our school. It was very interesting! The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 sounds like a great book – I want to know what happens next!!!!!!

Hi Jess! I loved coming to your school. If you didn’t get a book yesterday and want a copy you can tell your headmaster to put you on the list and I will come back into school and sign some more copies before Christmas.

Hi,
This is Abigail from Prees. Remember Exit 95 is behind the oldest grave in the graveyard.

Hi Abigail! Yes, that’s fine! It was great to meet you on Thursday!

Hi Harriet – Just wanted to tell you that I’ve got my admission so I’ll be going to school on 7th December and on 9th December it’s my birthday. Isn’t that cool!
from natalia
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That’s very cool, Natalia. Hope you have a really lovely day!

Hi Harriet
I think that this is a brill website and my brothers said that you came to their school for a visit! They go to St Johns Primary in Keele.We have two signed copies of your book and I’m in line to read it next. Do you visit secondary schools? If so how do I get you to come to Madeley High?
Best Wishes
Caitlin xxxx

Hello Caitlin,
Yes, I certainly visit secondary schools. Usually I talk to the Year 7s and sometimes the Year 8s come in too. Why don’t you approach your English teacher or school librarian (they are the people who usually get in touch with me to arrange a visit), show them the website and suggest they get in touch with me. I would love to come to Madeley! Also it might be a good idea to show your teachers the competition page! It would be cool to get your school’s name in the front of my next book, don’t you think?

Hi Harriet,
You really inspire me but I now know it takes a bit more than that.
I really enjoyed you coming to my school so thank you!!!!!
from
Abigail
from Prees Primary School

Hi Abigail,
It sounds to me like you have the writing bug! Keep in touch via this Comments page and let me know how you are getting on! I thought your school was great.

Hi Harriet, I have got some sad news. On Thursday our dog Shandy died. I was sad a lot.
On 26th January it’s my birthday and a public day in India so the whole of India will be celebrating my birthday and I will get a lot of gifts from my friends and family.
FROM KRISH

Oh, Krish, I am SO sorry to hear about your dog. It must be very hard for you right now, but I’m sure you have lots of wonderful memories of Shandy which will help you in time. Have a good birthday on 26th January.

I haven’t yet got the book, but all my friends say it’s great. Looking forward to getting The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43! from Carys

Hi Carys,
Hope you’ve had a lovely Christmas and that you enjoy reading the book!

Hi
Happy New year!!!! How are you? I am fine. I love your book!!!!
Jessica from Prees School

Hi Jessica,
Happy New Year to you, too! Hope it’s a great one!

Hi Harriet, I am in the part of the book where all the water flows through Exit 43. Do you get your ideas in the middle of writing the book or do you plan your story first?

Hi Grace,
I always plan my story first, but not in so much detail that I can’t change things a bit as I go along. Before starting a story I certainly think it’s important to know what’s going to happen at the end.

Happy new year!

It was really good meeting you in person when you came to our school (KEHS)and we loved your mini box of artefacts. Thank you for coming!!!!

To Harriet
Thanks for replying. I will hopefully be able to get in touch with the librarian and hopefully you will be able to come.
From Caitlin
Ps happy new year

Hi Natalia,
Happy New Year to you too!

Hi Grace and Saffron,
Glad you liked the mini box of artefacts – the moss has now got seriously manky, and I think I need to get a new bar of chocolate too!

Hello Caitlin,
Good to hear from you again. Hope to come to your school soon!

I can’t believe it’s snowing!!
Hi Harriet, do you think you will ever make a movie of the book The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43??

Hi Grace,
It’s not up to me whether EXIT 43 gets made into a movie or not – but here’s hoping! It would make a great one, don’t you think?! Snowing here too…

Yes, I think it would be a great movie! Our school got closed so I have been reading your book for most of the day.

Hello Hattie! Haven’t spoken to you in aaagggess How are you? Ivie and Hollie are fine. Write back. Ab xx

Hi Abbie,
Great to hear from you. We are all fine, but glad the stupid snow has gone! The kids send Ivie and Hollie a little kiss!

This is truly an extraordinary website. It is amazing how much effort you have put into it. As my mother is a teacher she has talked about you and your books. I cannot wait to read it.
Yours Truly
Catriona

Lovely to hear from you, Catriona. Thanks for your great comment – and hope you enjoy the book!

hello harriet
sooooo sorry that I couldn’t reply to you.

Hello Natalia,
Hope you’re OK and enjoying your new school in India. Why don’t you show your teacher the Competition page of this website? It would be so great to have some entries from India! We could even get some posters sent over for you!

Hi Harriet, how are you? Hope you are doing well. By the way, I think my teacher just MAY be reading your book! Bye x

Hi Catriona,
I’m fine thanks. Hope you’re OK too. Cool about your teacher!

Hi! It’s me, Krish. Tomorrow is my birthday and I can’t sleep.
LOVE KRISH.

Hi Krish! Happy birthday tomorrow!

Hi Harriet, I remember you! Market Drayton is exit 21. I miss you and I hope to see you soon.

Hello Sammy,
I remember you too! Thanks for the Exit number.

Hi Harriet
Wanted to tell you that it’s Republic Day in India. I hope to see the Blue Peter show in March on the t.v.

Hi Harriet, Hope you’re doing well. I’ m OK and I hope you are too. I’ m doing well in writing. I have just gone into top group! I was thinking about being an author, do you think I should? Oh I think it would be fun but hard. Anyway please reply to my question. Thanks and bye x

Hi Catriona,
I think you’re quite right to say that being a writer is hard but fun. I couldn’t put it any better myself! GO FOR IT! The very best things you can do to help yourself are to read lots and to keep a diary. Let me know how you get on.

Thanks Harriet. There are so many choices in life! By the way I definitely think you made the right choice! Let me know when you have got ideas for a book. I would LOVE it if I could have some… anyway type back xx Thanks, Catriona.

Hi, I love your book so far. I can’t wait to finish it! I go to your old primary school, Steephill.
George

Hi, it’s me, your biggest fan Georgia.
I’ve read your book 5 times now, it’s great x 2.
lots of love
Georgia xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

Dear Catriona,
Hope you get some good book ideas soon. They always come when you least expect them!

Dear George,
Brilliant to hear from someone who goes to Steephill. I had such a fab time there. I reckon it is the best school in the whole world. Have you seen the picture of the church at the bottom of the field on my website? I can send you all some bookplates to stick in your copies of the book if you would like. Keep in touch!

Georgia – fantastic to hear from you. Guess what? My second book will be out next January and my third, which is called The Hex Factor, will be out in 2012, so you’ve got lots of reading ahead of you!

Hi
If they want to answer the competition then they will have to read the book! Love Natalia xxxxxxxxx

Great! Lots of reading for me!!!
I bet your second and third books are great!!!!!!!
Lots of love, Georgia.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

I haven`t read the whole book yet, but I`m up to page 19. I can`t wait to finish it. I think that you are a very talented writer.
Love from Hannah xxxxx

Hi Hannah,
Thanks for the lovely message. Hope you enjoy the rest of the book!

thank you so much for coming to bishop lonsdale c of e primary school i have still got my “the boy who fell down exit 43″ poster i love it

Hi Isabel,
I absolutely LOVED coming to your school! Glad you like the poster still!

I saw the picture of the church. I will keep in touch. I really love the book – 131 pages to go. I would love to have a bookplate. We have just started reading it at school but I’m ahead of everyone. I love the book and will enter the competition.
I will speak to you soon.
George

Hi George,
Do you all still get to go out and play in the field where the church is? We were allowed to all the time! Get your teacher to send me a list of all the children in your class who have their own copy of the book and would like a bookplate to stick inside, then I’ll send some down.

Hi Harriet I love your book! I love the hole theme!!
Anyway I’ m OK and I hope you are OK to!!

I will. We still play in the field after school – it’s great fun.
Thank you so much, George

I am SO jealous of you playing in that field, George. I used to collect massive conkers by the church there.

We do, but they are small and not very shiny. Only rarely do we get big shiny ones.
George

Hi Harriet, I would just like to say I loved it when you came to my school today!

Hi!
I am Tilly Shepherd from Newcastle-under-Lyme School. You signed my book. I started it and I am hooked to it !!!!!!
Lots of love Tilly xxxxxxx
R.S.V.P

Thank you, Rhiannon – I had a great time and hope to visit again one day.

Dear Tilly,
Really glad you are enjoying it so much. I loved your school!

Thanks, I cannot believe that you can write a book with 4 children!
Please, please could you give me some tips on how to write a book And what books I should read after I have read your book .
Thanks a lot, Tilly xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx R.S.V.P

Hi Harriet, I miss you. How are you?

Hi Tilly,
Try Skellig by David Almond. Best book I have ever read. Which school are you from? I am coming back to some of the schools I have already visited later in the summer/autumn to do some creative writing workshops. Otherwise my advice is to read lots and to keep a diary.

Hello Sammy,
I am fine. Hope you are having a lovely weekend. It’s almost starting to feel like spring, isn’t it?

Hi Harriet,
I am Tilly from Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Hi again Tilly,
Why don’t you let your teachers know that I do creative writing sessions if that’s what you would like. You never know – they might say yes and go ahead and organise one!

hi Harriet you are a GREAT singer and a GREAT author!!!!!!!!!!!!

from Elizabeth M-G (you visited Oldfields Hall)

Hi Elizabeth,
Thanks for your message! Glad you enjoyed the visit. I might be coming back to your school in the autumn to do some creative writing with you all, so hope to see you then!

Hi Harriet
I am writing from Dubai it is 78 degrees here. It is toasty !!!!!!!!!
How are you keeping ?
Lots and lots of love Tilly

Hiya… I go to Knutsford High School (you came and visited). I am currently reading Harry Potter and I cannot wait to read Exit 43. I read the first page it’s amazing!!! Any tips for a hopeful author ?? love Becky

Hi Tilly,
Lucky you. It is FREEEEEEEEEEEEZING here! Think of an Exit number and position for Dubai please.

Hi Becky,
The best tips are to read, read, read and to keep a diary. Get into your characters’ heads and never, ever give up! Stay in touch!

Hi harriet

I think a good Exit number for Dubai would be 32 or if that number is taken, then 10.

Hi Harriet,
I love your book. I have just finshed reading it for the third time. I love it so much.

Hi Harriet,
I love your books as well! The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 is amazing.
from Gemma

Hi Harriet,
You came to my school at Windsor Park Middle School. I thought you were really good especially when you sang. It was amazing. I hope you talk back from gemma x

Hello Lauren,
I am so glad you love it. What will you read next?

Hi Gemma,
I like the smiley face! And I am very glad you liked the singing. Hope to see you all again sometime.

Hi
I asked my western Music Teacher for the competition

Thanx Harriet

Hi Hattie! Congratulations on the book! We went into Waterstone’s on Saturday and it’s Number Three, above authors like Stephanie Meyer – that’s a pretty big achievement! Have you got any tips on how to promote yourself in this business? (without being extraordinarily lucky in a competition!!!)
Love Lyd

Hi Lyd,
Yes, it’s great to be “in the charts” in the local Waterstone’s – I’m really chuffed. As for tips, I guess it’s just a matter of getting out of the writing shed once in a while and talking to people about the book – schools, magazines, newspapers etc. It’s fun! Thanks for getting in touch! H x

Hi Harriet ,
I Keep on having this dream and it won’t get out of my head. What shall I do??? Please help me.
from Gemma

It is snowing! Brrrr! I get to have a friend for a sleepover!

I got The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 for Christmas, and I have only got about 30 pages left! I LOVE it.
from Carys xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Gemma – WRITE…IT…DOWN!!!!

Hope you had a nice sleepover Sammy!

That’s great, Carys. Don’t forget to enter the competition!

Hello Harriet, How is the weather there because over here it’s really sunny – but I’m not feeling well today:D

Sorry you’re not well, Natalia. Get better soon. It’s snowing here!

Thanks for coming to my school today. It was so cool and I am getting the book!

Hi Thomas,
I thought your school was great!

Hi Harriet
It’s Katie (from the bookclub) from Boldmere Juniors. Don’t forget Exit 4000 at the corner of the Peace Garden.
Hope to see you soon
bye

Hi Katie,
Thanks for your message. Could you resend it to the EXIT NUMBERS AROUND THE WORLD page please? Then when my website designer next does an update it will be in the right place to be added to the list. Thanks! Oh, and tell Alice to resend her comment to the Comments page! She left it on the Contact Form, which is for teachers and librarians! THANK YOU! Great to meet you yesterday!

Hi Harriet,
I know it has been a while but I have recently caught the chicken pox Anyway, loving your book Bye!! xx

Euch! Poor you, Catriona! Chicken pox is VILE! Get better soon.

Dear Harriet
Your book is really good. It’s a shame you didn’t win the Blue Peter competition. It was great when you came into our school(kehs). When is your next book coming out? I can’t wait to read it.
Izzy

This is a cool website!

thanks for the advice. Just looked at a blue peter thing in school library, “books i couldn’t put down” and yours is one of three on the list!
wow

Hi! I’m from Boldmere Junior School. My dad’s had a operation in hospital on his hip. He’s come back but still needs help!
ps:loving your books.

Hi Izzy,
Thanks for your message. I don’t mind about not winning the Blue Peter – the important thing was to be on the shortlist and to have it dramatised on TV!I remember coming to your school – I loved it. Perhaps one day I can come back and take a creative writing class or something (direct your teachers to my website for this!!). Next book out January 2011, and the third the year after that!

Hi Reece – I hope your dad gets better really soon.

Hi Harriet, I really liked it when you came to my school (boldmere juniors) You were fab! I really like the look of your book although I haven’t read it yet but I’m sure I will soon. I have an Exit number for you – 63 please. Can you give some tips on writing?
from Leah

Hi! Thanks 4 coming to Windsor Park. It was really fun. Great voice by the way!

Hey Harriet,
I have just finished your book The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 and I think it is brilliant!
Love from Grace
P.S Thank you for signing my book at Boldmere Junior School

Hello Leah,
Could you re-send your Exit number to the EXIT NUMBERS AROUND THE WORLD page of the website please? Thanks a lot. As for tips, you need to read a lot and write a lot – it’s as simple as that! When you start a story, try to grab your reader’s attention with an exciting action sequence or an unusual situation. Maybe one day I can come back to your school and do a creative writing session with some of you? You’ll need to direct your teachers to the website!

Thanks Natasha!

Hey Grace – thanks for getting in touch, and brilliant that you loved the book!

Thanks Harriet,
Your book is awesome but I’ve still got chicken pox !!
Anyway it’s not too bad – and more time to read the book!! Anyway how are you? Just sending my love.

Hello Harriet,
I am really looking forward to reading “The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43″. It looks really good! I saw it on Blue Peter and I am saving up my pocket money to buy it.
From Maddie Johnson.

Hi Catriona,
Really hope the chicken pox gets better soon. My two youngest children had it this time last year, and they were SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO spotty!

Dear Maddie,
Thanks for getting in touch. The Blue Peter show was good, wasn’t it? Whereabouts is your school? Perhaps I can do an author visit there and meet you and your friends.

Hi Harriet, I’ve been helping my dad – he`s got walking sticks now. I have to help him to open doors. Did you make pancakes on pancake day?

Hey Harriet,
I was in the same class as your son. Exit 43 is great!

Hi Reece,
Glad your dad is coming along OK. Yes, we made pancakes on Pancake Day. I like them best with lemon and sugar.

Hi Courtney!
Glad you’re enjoying it!

Hi Harriet,
Can you remind me where to get The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 – I really want to get it signed! Also my dad has been alone at my house and we made him a cup of tea in a vacuum flask and he’s trying to use one walking stick (he`s got 2) because he’s trying to open doors!

HURRY UP WHERE ARE YOU! YOU ANSWER MY QUESTIONS AFTER SCHOOL SO I LOOK FORWARD TO COMING HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Reece,
You can get EXIT 43 from all good bookshops and also online.

Sorry Reece,
Just answered it (see above). Bit manic today, sorting out bits of the second book and feeding my four VERY hungry children!

Thanks for the tips. My Exit number was 63.

Hello again Harriet,
I have placed an order on Amazon for “The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43″ and its date to arrive is next Monday. I am really looking forward to reading it!

Hi Maddie,
Hope it arrives soon! I think your school is in Cheshire, isn’t it? Why don’t you direct your school librarian or one of your English teachers to my website? I could come and do a school visit and talk about the book/ do a creative writing class with some of you. They can contact me through the Contact Form.

The book has come!!! I have just got back from school and I saw the Amazon packet in the letter box! I can’t wait to read it tonight in bed!

Hi Maddie,
That’s fantastic! Hope you really enjoy it. I like reading in bed too!

Hi Skye,
I have just left you a message on a different part of the site (click on Blue Peter Book Award link under Latest News on Home Page).

You came to our school yesterday, and I really enjoyed it! I LOVE YOU HARRIET.

Hi Harriet,
I have read your book and thought it was excellent. Remember when you came into Boldmere Junior School? Well, that’s how I got to know you. Your book is so fantastic that I’ve read it 3 times now. Looking forward to seeing you again.
from Natalie Linden xx

Hi Megan,
I loved coming to your school! Hope to come back soon!

Hi Natalie,
It was great coming into your school and meeting you all. Maybe one day I can come back and do a creative writing class with some of you?

Amazing, don’t stop writing! My life depends on it!

Hi Harriet, I am having a good week. I hope you are. Every day I am egsaughsted from school. I like this website – it is really cool.
Love from Sammy xxxxxxxxxx

Hi Cerys,
Thanks for your message and also for your competition entry. Yes, I think your name is very beautiful!

I love your book – it is amazing. I hope to see u again.

Hi,
How are you?
I haven’t started reading your book yet (reading different one at the moment) but it’s waiting for me and I’m really excited to start it.
Love Grace x ST PETERS SCHOOL

Hiya I really enjoyed the book talk:) Hope 2 read ur future books. ROSEANNA CONWAY XX…ST PETERS SCHOOL!

Hello u came to my school and I got your postcard ! Thanks for coming!!

Hi,
You came to my school last week and talked about your book ‘The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43′. I thought it was interesting.
from chloé

Hi Chloe,
It was great to meet you all!

Hello Aimee,
Glad you got a postcard. Keep in touch!

Hi Grace and Roseanna,
Glad you enjoyed the talk. I’m going to three schools tomorrow in Hereford, to speak about the book some more.
Don’t forget to enter the competition!

Hi Harriet,
You came to our school here in St Peter’s (Secondary School), Solihull. I really enjoyed the talk and I wanted to read your book but it was too late. Anyway, I had a great time with you….
From Darlene

Hi Harriet!
I am really enjoying your book! I love it so much, I read it for an hour every day…I have never read a book like this before! It is the best book that I ever had!!! Thank u for visiting St Peter’s Catholic School!

Hi Eloisa,
That’s fantastic that you’re enjoying it so much. I loved coming to your school – I thought you were all great!

Hi Darlene,
You can still order a signed copy of the book if you want to. You’ll need to put in an order with one of your fantastic librarians first – then I can send a book to the school.

Hi Harriet,
I love the book! I have enjoyed reading it in our English lessons and library lessons! I can’t wait to see what happens!

Hi Maddie,
Hope you carry on enjoying it!

Hi Harriet,
It was my sister’s birthday on 6th March and now she is 13. She is now a teen so now she can do anything. She won’t let me touch her ipod that she got on her birthday. Do you have a big sister or brother?

Hi,
My name is George Thompson from St Mary’s CE Primary School. I am going to enter your competition. I hope I win.
P.S. I am going to buy your book.
Bye Bye George Thompson

Hi Natalia,
Yes, but she also has harder work to do for homework than you! I have a brother and a sister, but both of them are younger than I am.

Hi George,
Look forward to receiving your competition entry!

Fab website! Amazing clips of the story. Definitely want it! See u at the Oxford Literacy Festival!!!!!!!

Hi Josie!
Brilliant! See you there! It should be great fun!

Hi Harriet,
How did it feel when you finished the book?

Hi Angel,
It feels kind of strange when you finish a book. In some ways it’s a relief after all those months of hard work, but in other ways it’s hard – like saying goodbye to someone you don’t want to leave.

I can’t wait to read you book. Like I said before I hope your books go far, and I love your singing…

I am trying to write an action story but I don’t have any ideas of what to write because all my plans are too short.

Hi Alasdair,
Great to meet you today. Start with an opening that grabs your reader’s attention (action sequence/interesting character voice/unusual situation). You will need a strong central character who faces a problem which he must solve. And you need a twist at the end too. Keep in touch!

Hiya Megan,
Thanks very much!

Hi Harriet,
When are you coming back in with your books for us, I can’t wait to get it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi George,
I think your headteacher is about to send me a list of people who want a copy. Then I will sign the books and send them out to your school. Hope this is OK!

My teacher Mrs Jones has started reading the book. It’s fandabey dosey (fantastic).
See you this week.
GEORGE

Yes, it’s OK. Sending in the money tomorrow.
P.S. Can’t wait to see your signature!

Hi,
It’s George. I sent in the money today for the book.

Hi George,
Great! Hopefully I’ll get a list from your teachers soon…

You visited my school today in Oswestry. Your first book is amazing!

Thank you for signing my book. In the future I think you’ll be remembered as a good author and I hope you’ll write loads more books!
Shay – Woodside School Oswestry, Shropshire

Is it easy to write a book?

Hello …. today you were at my school ( Woodside Primary School in Shropshire) … I found your visit was very interesting … I bought your book (The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43) .. I read some of it already and it’s awesome … nice to meet you

Hi Harriet,
My name is Zoe and I’m from Woodside School that you visited today!! I worked with you this afternoon!!!!!!! In class we are reading your book and it’s great so far and I can’t wait until your second book gets published!!!!

Hi Dale,
Thanks very much. I loved coming to your school.

Thank you, Shay!

Hi again, Mikey,
No, it’s not always easy writing a book but it is incredibly exciting – a bit like modelling something from a piece of clay.

Hello Melissa,
It was great to meet you, too!

Zoe,
It was wonderful working with you all today. You were fabulous!

Hi I am 7 years old. You went to Woodside School today. Sorry, I should introduce myself, my name is Bradley. I really enjoyed your visit and I really like your book. Thank you for coming.

Hello Bradley,
It was fantastic coming to your school. I had a great time!

Hi,
It’s Jack Bevan. Thank you for visiting our school (Woodside Oswestry) today. I really enjoyed it.

Hi Jack,
Thank you for having me! I had a wonderful day!

Hi Harriet,
It’s Maddie Browne from Woodside School. Thank you for visiting our school. I had an amazing time today!

Hi Maddie,
Thanks for getting in touch. Your school is just great!

Hi Harriet thank you for visiting woodside, your are a great author.
THANK YOU!!

You’re such a great author!
Well done!!!

you visited our school on 18/3/2010. (woodside school oswestry) any way your book is greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeat!!! i love your website and i want you to come again XXXXXX Milly

hi harriet i love your new book can’t wait till the next one comes out!

HI HARRIET IT IS ME MELISSA:) I LOVE YOUR BOOK:) PLEASE COME BACK TO MY SCHOOL:) HAVE A GOOD LIFE:) WHERE DID YOU GET THE IDEA OF THE NAMES IN THE BOOK (THE BOY WHO FELL DOWN EXIT 43):) I LOVE YOU LOTS :)

hi my name is jade. im from woodside. i love ur books and u are the best kids author everrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!

Hi Harriet you came to my school on Thursday, Woodside Primary School. I bought your book and its amazing and i can’t wait for the next book.i Hope you come to our school again

Hi, Lindsey here – the girl doing the music after your visit at woodside. you were fantastic i really enjoyed it. your book is really good so far. i’ve entered your competition.
see u soon
lindseyxxxxxxx

Hi Harriet you were at my school Woodside Primary, your book is great, we are reading it in class. i found your visit really good.
Thank you
Ellenxoxo

HI HARRIET IT’S ME, TOM. I MET YOU WHEN YOU SIGNED MY BOOK. I THINK YOUR BOOK IS GREAT! I SPENT THE REST OF THE DAY AFTER SCHOOL READING YOUR BOOK AND I’VE ALMOST FINISHED IT. I CAN’T WAIT UNTIL YOUR NEXT BOOK IS PUBLISHED.

ALSO I’M FROM WOODSIDE OSWESTRY SCHOOL

HI YOU CAME TO OUR SCHOOL

Hello Harriet
I was in your creative writing on Thursday and I would like to say thank you for doing it at woodside primary school.
I tried not to use ‘was’ at the start but I couldn’t!

Hi, I love your book!!! How many books are you planning to write? I am reading a book at the moment but I put it aside so I could read yours! You are great at writing! from rachel xx

Hello Harriet i love your book thank you for signing it for me.

I bought your book, hummm, yes I do believe it is very good! I think your second book will be just as great. I thought you were very funny and I enjoyed your visit![somebody from woodside school]

Hi George,
We all have to use the word ‘was’ sometimes!!!!

Hello “Mister Mistery”
I wonder who you really are…?

Hi,
I’m Chloe from St Marys c.e Primary school, I’m having one of your books from school.(IT LOOKS SO COOL)

Hi this is Lindsey, the girl doing the music after your visit. I really enjoyed it you were FANTASTIC. You’re a great singer,author and mum.
Thank you xxxxxx

Hello Harriet,
I’m Molly from Woodside Primary School, Oswestry. I think the best part of your visit was when you told us the steps to getting it published plus the memory game because I won it and got a poster signed by you.

Dear Melissa,
There are lots of different reasons for the names of my characters – Wild Edric is a spirit who haunts the Shropshire hills, Bloodaxe is a famous Viking, the name Jessie sounded Victorian and brave…

Thank you Tom! I’d better get off this website and get writing!

Hi Rachel,
I will carry on writing forever, don’t worry! My second book is dark and scary and my third has a great big dollop of magic!

Hi Lindsey,
I thought you did you music brilliantly. I had a look at all the CDs you have in the school. LOADS of really cool ones.

Dear Molly,
I remember you winning the poster – and I’m glad you liked hearing about how a book gets published. It really is a very exciting journey.

Hi Harriet, I’ve started to write an action story called Max Smith And The Captain Of The Locket

Hi Alasdair,
I love the title, and titles are really important. Promise me you’ll write something every single day, even if it’s only a tiny bit? And let me know when you’ve finished! I’m here if you need any help.

Thanks for coming to or school (woodside primary) it was sooooooooo fun and i loved ur book soooooooooooo much

It was great to meet you, Ellie!

Hi. I’m Chloe from St Mary’s C.E Primary school. Your book looks sooooooo cool and i can`t wait to have it in my hands so i can read on!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Chloe,
I hope I’ll get the list of books from your teacher this week. Then I can send them out!

thanks your book is soooooooooooooooooo cool I’ve nearly finished it

Hey! Well done, Lindsey!

Hi,
Thanks so much for replying to my message on the Exits Around the World page and I just wanted to know if when you are writing books or just stories do you ever get distracted and leave it half-finished? I always do i have notebooks full of half written stories. Are there any ways that you stop yourself from being distracted as i would really like to finish a book please reply.
gina

Your book is great. I really enjoyed it when you came to our school.

Hi Harriet!
Your book is great! I wonder what your second book will be about? You came to our school
‘ woodside school ‘ you were great!!

Hi Gina,
In some ways I think it’s really good that you have notebooks full of half-written stories. It means you are probably experimenting with different styles and subject matter. On the other hand, it certainly feels good to finish something. Make sure you start with a really good plan, especially knowing your ending. And then it’s just a matter of writing a little bit every day until it’s finished.

Thanks, Finley!

Hi Aby,
The second book is dark and spooky!

Hi,
It’s the same Gina, but I am still wondering does it happen to you and how do you solve it?

Hi I’m Moya,
You visited my school. I’m the girl who asked what your second book was about, anyway I’m really into your style of books {dark and mysterious} I’ve just started writing my own book. It’s about a girl called Sarah she’s born supernatural. The book’s called Different and I think it’s going to be great!

Hi again Gina,
Usually I either set myself a word count target or a target to finish a particular section of the book. And until that’s done, nothing else is allowed to matter.
It’s all down to willpower!

Dear Moya,
I absolutely LOVE your title. Really, if it was in a bookshop now it would FLY off the shelves!

thanks!

Hello Harriet,
When you came to Woodside Primary I got to work with you in a workshop. It was really good and you have inspired me for life.
love Caitlin

Hi Caitlin,
That’s wonderful to hear. Hope to come back to your school one day. I had a great time!

I LOVE YOUR BOOK . I’m from Woodside School. The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 is the best book we have read as a class. You are a great author.

Dear Rachel,
Thank you for your lovely message. The next book will be out in January next year! There will also be another competition running soon, so keep checking the website!

The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 is the best book I have read so far this school year.I hope there are more books to come. Thank you for coming to our school Woodside Primary last week.

Hi Molly,
Thank you! I thought your school was so fantastic. So much to see and do as you walked around! Hope to see you all again sometime. Yes, more books to come, don’t worry!!!

Everyone today really liked you coming and doing the workshop. We reallly learnt a lot !!!!!!! ( you are a great author)

hi harriet,
i am from st john fisher i just wanted to say i really enjoyed your workshops and really enjoyed the day thank you gavin leigh xxxx

hi Harriet
i had a great day when you came to st john fisher high school, i enjoyed your workshop and had a fantastic time thankyou victoria chadwick

Hi,
It’s the imposter from St John Fisher!

Hi Harriet,
Thank you for coming into my school St John Fisher. Your books sound really good! Your talk was really interesting. I enjoyed it . So thank you again x

Hi Harriet,
You recently visited my school (Saint John Fisher Catholic College). I just wanted to thank you for all the advice that you gave to me and everybody else. Today was an experience to remember and I hope to meet you again.
Once again, thank you!
Joe.

Hi Harriet,
I don’t know if you remember me. I go to St John Fisher and I think I am going to finish writing the end to my story. You really inspired me and I am so going to try and publish a book when I am older. thank you soooooo much and I love your book and I am looking forward to seeing your future books.
Jazzy

Hey Harriet,
Thanks for coming to our school and giving us tips about writing a story! x

Thanks, Summer,
I loved working with you all today!

Hi Gavin,
That’s a pleasure!

Hi Victoria,
It was great to meet you all!

Hiya Ethan!
Really glad you sneaked into the session!

Hi Leanne,
Really glad you enjoyed it so much!

Dear Joe,
Hope to come back and work with you all again sometime!

Hi Jasmine,
Of course I remember you! I loved the idea for your story. Keep going with it and good luck! Stay in touch!

Hi Molly,
I thought your school was great!

Hi Harriet,
It’s me, Megan from St John Fisher. I was in the workshop. I love your inspiration about your book. It was tremendous and your tips were great. I am so looking forward to reading your book.
Bye.
Megan xxxx

Hi Harriet,
Love your new book. Thanx. You came to our school today – St John Fisher. You’re awesome. Come again please.

Hi Harriet,
You came to my school a few weeks ago, and you told us all about your book. I can’t wait to read it. x

Hiya Megan,
Glad you liked the workshop!

Hi Mikayla,
I’d love to come to your school again sometime. Hope I helped you all a bit!

Hi Harriet,
I’m Amy O’Brien. You came to my school, St John Fisher. I haven’t read your book yet but I am going to. It sounds really good. By the way do you know Jacqueline Wilson?? Thanks.
Amy

Hi Amy,
I don’t know her, but I have met her once. She signed a book for my daughter. Hope you enjoy EXIT 43.

Harriet!! u came in to my school today St John Fisher!! It was an awesome talk i can’t wait to read ur book!!

Hi again Harriet,
I just wanted to thank you again. We all at St John Fisher have had an experience to remember. I have started to read your book and I think that you are a really great writer and I hope you come to visit our school again. My friend has ordered a book from Amazon and she says hi and she really wants to meet you. You are such a nice person. Bye bye x (i can’t wait to read the 2nd and 3rd book – they are going to be great)

Thanks, Bethany! It was great to meet you all!

Hi again Summer,
Say hi to your friend from me!

Hi again, Thank you and I promise I will stay in touch. Jazzy xx

Hiya Harriet,
It’s Megan again. I really liked your comment. Do you have any more tips for on how to become an author?
Bye.
Megan

Hi Harriet,
I am Layla from St John Fisher. I am also Megan’s friend. That day when you came to SJF you really inspired me with your talk on how you became an author. Seeya Harriet.

Hi Megan,
The very best tips are to read and read and read, to keep a diary and to write at least something every day.

Hi Harriet, thanks for replying. My friend has started to read your book – she said it’s brilliant!!! She hopes to meet u and she said hi.
Thanks,
Amy xx

Hi Harriet,
You’re my favourite author. I want to buy EXIT 43 but I want you to sign it for me.
Thanks Amy xx

Hi Amy,
Tell your friend I hope to meet her one day too!!!

Hey Harriet,
Today was a long day at school but I was so excited because my mum gave me the money to buy the book (The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43) and the first thing in the morning I went to the library and asked if it was too late to buy the book and she said no so I got my money out and I have ordered the book but I was hoping that I would get it straight away but oh well I am looking forward to getting your book and it looks really good on the front cover and on the blurb!!!
Please write back !!!!!:)

Hi Chloe,
Your librarian is going to email me with a list of names on Tuesday, then I will sign all the books that are required and get them over to the school asap. Hope that is OK!

Hi Harriet,
It’s me, Layla again. I just wanted to say that I hope to meet you again in the near future.
Seeya Harriet

Hi Layla,
And I hope to meet you again too!!!

Hi Harriet,
It’s Amy again. I hope you will come back to St John Fisher again!!!!!!! I hope to meet you again too.
Thanks Amyxxxx

HIIIIII!!!
I wanted to ask you a question, what was the order of people you told about your book in your family? And what stage were you in the book when you told them?
Flossie x

Hi Flossie,
I told them all at the same time – after I had written the first draft. They were very, VERY surprised!!

Hi Harriet,
I keep trying to write a story but I run out of ideas and then stop writing it.
Any tips for me?

Hi Kieran,
Firstly, I’d advise that you plan your story before writing it, knowing at least roughly where you are heading. You need a sort of A-Z! As for ideas to kick you off, try reading newspaper headlines!

Hello Harriet,
Sorry I haven’t done the competition because I didn’t have time to do it, but I have asked my neighbour she goes to our school and she says she wants to be a author when she grows up. Just thought I should tell you that it is my dog’s birthday tomorrow.:)

Hi Natalia,
You still have till the end of today to enter the competition!

Hi Harriet,
Mrs Jones my teacher said that we should get the books tomorrow. Thanks for sending them.
George
P.S Can’t wait to see the signature in the book.

Hi George,
Yes, I posted them yesterday. Really hope they arrive tomorrow!

Hi Harriet,
I got my book yesterday in school and I’ve already read 3 chapters. Thank you
for sending us the books! My mum was amazed at how the map was done.
Thanks, Toni

Hi Toni,
That’s a pleasure! Watch the Competitions page for a fab new competition – it will be connected with the map!

I’ve just finished! This is Ben and I really like your book – my favourite chapter is “Blood”.
Bye!

Hi Ben,
Yes, that’s one of my favourite chapters, too!
Harriet x

Hi Harriet,
I hope u are ok. I hope u have a great Easter. You are in my classroom on the door in the newspaper. I hope to see u soon.
love from Sammy

Hi Sammy,
Have a lovely Easter too!

Dear Harriet,
I have just read your book The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 with my book club at my local library and we all loved it. I am really looking forward to your next book, is it connected to this one? Can you visit our library to come and talk to us about your book and book writing?

Hey Harriet!
It was ages since you came to my school but who cares! Read your book – loved it! Sadly, i just went on the computer to enter your competition but it was closed I misread the closing date! But I will be entering the star writers competition at the Eccy Festival! Hope you can come to my school again!
Lots of luv,
Maisie

Thanx. I have got loads of easter eggs.
I hope you have too.

Hi Alice,
Great to hear from you! So glad you all enjoyed Exit 43 so much. The second book is not connected – and it is darker and much spookier. I have spoken to your librarian and hope to get some sort of visit fixed up maybe for the autumn. If you would like a poster sending to your school, please ask them to get in touch with me via the Contact Details form.

Hi Maisie,
Yes, I’ll definitely come and visit your school again – probably in January when the next book is out. Glad you’re entering the writer’s comp at the Festival. Oh, and there’ll be a new comp on this site soon, so look out for it!

Please can you visit my school?
It is called BELMONT JUNIOR SCHOOL and it is in London. If you do come, then it would be an honour. It is in Wood Green, Tottenham N22 6RA.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR BOOKS!
YOU DEFINITELY ARE A GREAT WRITER, SINGER, MUM AND WOMAN. YOU HAVE A GREAT PERSONALITY. YOUR CHILDREN ARE LUCKY TO HAVE YOU AS A MUM ! =] WRITE BACK SOON!

Hello Isabelle,
Thank you for both your lovely messages! Yes, of course I can come and visit your school. I do author visits everywhere – a mixture of fun presentations about my book and creative writing workshops. I even sing a bit of opera!!! If you can get your headteacher/English teacher/librarian to leave me a message on the Contact Details page of my website, then I will try to fix something up, maybe for the late summer term or for the autumn. Keep in touch!

Hiya Harriet – just like to say thanks for the tips, I’ll try to do them.
Megan xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

YOUR BOOK IS GREAT!

Thanks, Toni!

Hiya,
I thought of a cool Exit number and it is 76534.2 Don’t know what the .2 is for but it makes it different

Hi again Toni,
It certainly makes it different. I love it!

I’ve just finished reading The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 and it’s AWESOME!!!!! I’ve been looking out for it since I saw it on Blue Peter. It sounded soooo good and I finally found it last Tuesday at my Nan’s. I LOVE the main idea and have recommended it to my bessie called Emma. Emma never really reads books from famous people and whenever she sees a book that sounds good by an author she’s never heard of she always gets it.
I can’t wait till your next book comes out!

Hi Harriet,
Hope you are okay!

Hi Sammy,
Yes, I’m fine, thanks. Check out my new Facebook fan page – and tell your friends about it!

Hi Billie-May,
Thanks for your message. It’s great to hear from you. I’m supposed to be writing the last part of my second book in my writing den right now – but I’m being lazy and replying to emails from nice people like you instead! Which part of the country do you come from? Did you know that I do school visits? Your teachers/ school librarian can contact me via this website to book a visit if they would like! There’s now a Facebook fan page too (under my name/”pages”), if you’re allowed access. Keep in touch!

Hi Harriet.
I just finished reading The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43. I’ve lended it to Emma and she’s already on Chapter Six. She’s a total bookworm! I live in Bicester near Oxford but I’m not allowed on Facebook yet. But my Mum is on so I’ll get her to look.

Dear Harriet,
Having you visit our school (ISA) was so fun and I loved winning the poster for the Museum of Artefacts game. It was real nice and one more thing I think we have things in common because we both love singing and writing.
Iona xx

Hi, I’m Ellie
You just came to our school – the International School of Amsterdam. I really enjoyed you telling us about your book. I also enjoyed the storytelling workshop you did.
Bye Ellie

Hi,
Sorry I had to use my friends email address because my email isn’t working now. My name is Evie. I hope to write a book some day.

Hi Harriet,
I am going to become a fan!

Hi Billie-May,
That’s cool.

Dear Iona,
I LOVED coming to the ISA and am now finally home in the UK. Perhaps if I come over again we can do some singing together? Keep in touch!

Hi Ellie,
I thought the ISA was GREAT!

Hi Evie,
Ten minutes a day, remember! That’s all it takes.

Hi Harriet,
Thanks for the comment! Sorry for not replying sooner but my computer was not working but now it’s fixed. By the way, I spoke to the head of english and my headteacher and they said that they will try and sort it out so tomorrow I will write back and tell you what they think – ok ? Thanks xx
p.s : I STILL THINK YOU’RE A GREAT WRITER !=]

What time do you usually read the comments on your website, Harriet?

Hi Isabelle,
I know what it’s like when computers stop working. It’s a complete nightmare, isn’t it? Well done for talking to your teachers – maybe I’ll hear from them soon!

Hi again, Isabelle,
I read the comments whenever they pop into my email inbox – and usually reply to them in the evening. But I have been away in Holland talking about EXIT 43, and was delayed getting home because of the volcano, so I am catching up a bit at the moment and things are taking longer than usual!

Cheers for the advice it’s really useful!!!!!!!

We enjoyed the visit.

BYE BYE

Hi James,
That’s a pleasure. Great to meet you all today!

Hi Henry and Michael,
So did I!!

YOUR VISIT WAS REALLY GOOD. I’VE STARTED TO READ YOUR BOOK AND IT’S GREAT SO FAR. WHERE DID YOU GET THE NAME FINN FROM?

Hi Rory,
Finn was called Will in the first draft of the book, but I decided to change it to something a little more unusual.

Hi Harriet,
I love the book Exit 43.
I have read it 5 times now but it never gets boring. I am looking forward to your other books especially The Hex Factor. And thank you for coming in to Nantmel school. You have given me lots of ideas for my story.

Hi Harry,
That’s a pleasure – and so glad you like the book so much. I loved coming to your school and working with you all. I had a really great time!

Thank you so much for coming to Nantmel School. We loved hearing about the dream that inspired The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 and how you turned that dream into a fantastic story. The children were positively buzzing with ideas after your creative writing workshop and they can’t wait to write some amazing stories of their own. We await your next book with anticipation. Thanks once again.

Dear Heather,
Thank you for having me! I so enjoyed coming, and loved working with all the children.

Hi Harriet,
I LOVE YOUR BOOK. WE ARE STILL READING IT IN CLASS. HERE IS A QUESTION – WHICH MAKES MORE MONEY, SINGING OR SELLING BOOKS?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Harriet
I LOVE your book, I started reading it and I didn’t put it down once until I’d finished. I think the best part of the book was when Finn released the Firepearl. I can’t wait for the next book to come out. The Hex Factor sounds REALLY good! Your presentation in school was WICKED!
Thanks.

Hi Sara,
Difficult to say, really. It depends on so many things. But the most important thing about a career is not the money that you make but that you are doing what you enjoy (BELIEVE ME!!!). Given that I love both my writing and my singing, that makes me one lucky person!

Hi Amy,
Thanks for your great comment! I loved coming to your school!

I thought you did really well at the North East Book Awards. I’m sorry that you didn’t win. PS thanks for your signature xxx :):)

Hi. I’m Eleanor and I met you at the North East Book Award. YOU WERE AMAZING!! Well done!!
Your book is really good. It is very gripping and very enjoyable.
From Ella

Hi Harriet
Your book is great!
I was at the North East Book Awards last night and I saw u there
u signed a postcard 4 me. Cool book. Shame you didn’t win – your book was my favourite.
Great to meet you.

Hi Harriet,
It’s Helena! I saw you today at my school. You said I have a lovely name – thx. You have a great voice by the way. Say hi to your family for me.
Lots of love,
Helena
PS I will write to you again!

Thanks, Lauren. It was great to meet you!

Hiya Harriet,
This is Amber, the girl from the 2010 Book Awards. Thanx!!

Hey! I really enjoyed your book and this week we just had Sats!!!!

Thanks Eleanor. I’ve left you another message on the Prizes and Awards section of the website!

Hi Milly,
Hope the SATS went OK. Now you can relax! Check out the new competition on the Competitions page of this website.

Hi Caitlin,
Thanks very much! Why don’t you enter my new competition? See the Competition page on this website!

Hello Helena,
You DO have a lovely name! My children all say a big “HI!” back to you. They are pleased to see me home – but I had a really lovely time in Newcastle too. It’s such a beautiful place. Hope to come back sometime. x

Hi there, Amber! Stay in touch!

I have a question. The dream I told you. Do you think it was weirder than your dream?

Hi Georgie,
Have just left you a message on a different part of the website. Yes, I think your dream beats all the dreams I have ever heard about HANDS DOWN!

Hi Harriet,
I loved your book ‘The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43′ and I was happy that you came to my school, CNHS. It was interesting and fun. I can’t wait for the book ‘The Hex Factor’! Please keep in touch.
Priyaxoxo

Hi Priya! It was brilliant to meet you too! Hope to hear from you again soon.

Hi Harriet again,
Thx for saying hi to your children for me. Whereabouts do you live?

Hi Harriet,
I think your website is really cool (almost as cool as your book!!) It’s really fab that you can spend time to reply to everyone’s comments.
Love from
Eleanor xox!
P.S. Thx for replying to my comment!

Hi Helena,
I live in Staffordshire.

Hi Eleanor,
That’s a pleasure. You took the time to write to me, didn’t you? – so I reckon it’s only right to do the same back! And anyway, I enjoy it!

When is you next book being published? Are you visiting Woodside again?

Hi Milly,
The next book, GRAVENHUNGER, is out in January. And of course I would LOVE to visit Woodside again- but I have to wait to be asked!!

Hi Harriet,
Emma loved your book and cannot wait till your next one is out. I had a sleepover round hers. She’s sat next to me right now. This is Emma:
Hi Harriet! I LOVED your book. I wish you could come to our school. I love starting stories but I never finish them because I get bored. Do you have any tips?

Hi Harriet!!!
I really enjoyed the talk you did at my school (Central Newcastle High School) on Friday:) I really liked the game, but unfortunately I didn’t win the poster. I enjoyed The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 and look forward to reading the next two books. I have also thought of an Exit – it is located inside my dad’s tool shed and is Exit 17.
Please keep in touch …
Maham

Hi Billie-May and Emma,
Really glad you loved the book so much. GRAVENHUNGER is out in January 2011 and THE HEX FACTOR in 2012. Main tips are to read lots and just to keep going really. If your school wanted me to come and visit I could do some creative writing sessions with you. Get your teachers to visit the website and leave me a message on the Contact page.

Hi Maham,
Sorry you didn’t win a poster. Perhaps if I come up and work with you all again sometime we can play the game again too. Great Exit number – thanks!

Hi Harriet,
I was just thinking when people say
stuff on this – for example AMY and SARA,
when do you have the time to check them,
being a parent and all that!!!!!!!!

Hi Harry,
I write and check my website for messages when my children are at school and when they are in bed in the evening. Also, I don’t watch any TV!

Hi Harriet,
I am Millie (from Brewood). I have already started reading it and can’t put it down and as well I would love to write a book like you or try to anyway. I need an idea please. Can you help? Thank you! Please e-mail me back!
Millie

Hi Millie,
You could try getting ideas from magazine and newspaper articles maybe – but I find the best way is just to lie down somewhere quiet and think about nothing in particular. Eventually something will come to you! Good luck and stay in touch!

Hi Hattie,
It’s Gab’s friend from school. I loved your book – it was very interesting and attractive.

Thanks, Maisie,
Watch out for the next one. It’s called GRAVENHUNGER and is out in January.

Hi Harriet,
I am writing a story of my own called How To Survive Boys. Can you help me out please by emailing me any tips on writing. Even though I’m in the top set in my english group I still need tips from a master like you. When you came to my school on Thursday and we played the memory game, I noticed some of the people in my class were writing the items down and that was totally unfair because some of us were working really hard to remember it.

PS Hope you are well. Your book is really brill (I’m on chapter 3 now)!

Hi Lillie-Mae,
That was a bit crafty of them – writing down the items! I usually spot that kind of thing! Never mind!
Best tips for your writing: plan before you write, keep it lively and make sure you know who your audience is (ie who you’re writing for). Hope that helps.

Hi Harriet,
I also want to start writing and have read on the Comments page that you wrote 10 mins a day. Can I ask:
Do you write directly on the computer?
I feel I can write much better (flow of thoughts, mainly) if I write fast with pen and paper. Once I have finished it would be a mammoth task to type that in word.
Can you get anyone who can do it for you and check the grammar as well?
I am desperate for any suggestions and live in Newacstle upon Tyne UK.

Dear Harriet,
Thank you for your previous writing tips. Tonight I am going to plan my story. I’m thinking of putting a girl called Georgia getting hit by a car in my story. I’m not sure that it’s a good idea yet so it’s not for definite. What Do You Think?
I’m on Chapter Three of your book. It’s totally amazing like you.

PS I mean chapter 4

Hi Mithun,
I write for much longer every day now – that was just how it all started. I wrote the first draft of the first novel in longhand, because I didn’t know how to use a computer back then, and had no other way of writing it down. The transfer from paper to computer I found quite hard, and yes, it was the flow of thoughts that was most difficult. But I couldn’t imagine doing it any other way now! The computer is so useful in so many ways. I think you should be brave and see if you can gradually make the transition. I still have a notebook for ideas though!

Hi Lillie-Mae,
Try it out and see how it reads. Make sure you know the target age of your audience.

Hi Harriet,
I’ve tried it out what do you think?
“I heard a terrible sound as a car swerved round the corner ‘GEORGIA!!’ I screeched. There was a piercing scream. I was too late.”

This book is the best book that I have read so far.

Hi Lillie-Mae,
Sounds great to me!

Hi Charlie,
I am very glad to hear it! The next one is out in January!

Hi Harriet!
Me and Emma asked our FAB teacher – she said she might get in touch soon. You see both of our schools just had other authors round. Emma is now scouting for new books to put on her birthday list. It’s a week tomorrow. Do you recommend any?

Your books are great. You signed mine. I am reading it at the moment. It is great so far!!! I will buy your books in future.

I’m glad you think so.

Hi Billie-May,
I’ve just finished reading CORALINE by Neil Gaiman. It’s fab!

Hi Olivia,
Thanks very much! I loved coming to your school!

Hi Harriet,
I have finished your book. It was brilliant!

Sorry for not submitting for such a long time. I was is Spain for a month. Harriet I understand how you feel with all the work that has to be done. I have talked to my teachers again and they said they would check out this website. I hope they do – I really want to meet you. Be aware my real name is not Isabelle – sorry but to me you are a stranger so I don’t like people to know my real name.

Thank you, Connor. Hope you will also enjoy the next one, which comes out in January. Check out the new competition on the website.

Hello Isabelle,
Good to hear from you. Perhaps if I come to your school I will seem less of a stranger to you and you can tell me your real name!

Hi Harriet
I haven’t fully read the book yet -I’ve only read 5 pages and it’s already wicked.
You’re a really good opera singer and I like the way you got the idea of the book through a dream – cool!
Bye for now!

Hi Alice,
Hope you carry on enjoying it!

Have been an avid reader of children’s books for 39 years now and think yours looks great – am saving it for my holiday and can’t wait to read it!! Also enjoy a bit of part time writing myself and admire anyone who has actually finished a book! Congratulations on all your success and finding the time to write such gripping books.

sure THANKS HARRIET

WE ARE HAVING A SUMMER FAIR SOON , SO MAYBE MY TEACHERS MIGHT SUGGEST FOR YOU TO COME THEN. WE ARE TRYING TO RAISE SOME MONEY FOR OUR SCHOOL.

Hi Clare,
Thanks very much for your message. Hope you enjoy EXIT 43 and really good luck with your own writing!

Hi Harriet,
I am from CNHS u didn’t see me because I wasn’t chosen to go to the author visit I was upset but I was ok the next day. When the girls came back they said a lot about u they said that it was great fun meeting u. I hope to be a writer like u one day and I am working on it. I love ur book it is so good!

Hi Harriet,
It’s been a long time since I have spoken to you. Did you now that our summer holidays have started but I’m not going anywhere because my doctor told me to rest. I have been ill for sometime before my holidays so that’s why I can’t go on holiday. By the way are you going anywhere? Well that’s all.
from Natalia
xxxx

Hi Isabelle,
The fair sounds like fun. Which part of the country is your school in?

Hi Nipa,
Really sorry you couldn’t come to the event. Perhaps if I come to your school again I will see you then – and I could give you a poster of the book to make up for it?

Hi Natalia,
Really sorry to hear you’ve been ill and hope you start to feel better soon. I’m fine, but not planning to go away at the moment either.

Hi Harriet,
Thanks for replying. I would like u to come again and I would like u to give me a poster but it wasn’t ur fault so you won’t have to give me a poster! I do hope you come again to CNHS though – it will be great fun. I hope to get picked if you do come. I won’t get too hopeful because you might not be able to come. Anyway thanks for replying I do hope you reply to this one. Sorry if I am blabbering on. I am very loud at school and at home. Are you loud or are you quiet?

Hi Nipa,
I am sometimes loud and sometimes quiet! I make a very loud noise when I sing, but I also enjoy writing quietly in my shed!

I hope your next books will be good – well I don’t even need to hope, I know they will be so good.

Hi Olivia,
Thanks!

hi Harriet,
sorry to bother you again but I just wanted to know what your next book is called I would like to know because my cousin Priya is desperate to know so I thought I thought I will find out for her!!!

Hi Harriet

I’m Lucy from The international school of amsterdam. I LOVE YOUR BOOK AND SO DID MY BROTHER. i think a really great exit would be the sky tower, auckland, New Zealand it would be exit number 888

Hi Harriet came to the talk on the 3th of June 2010. Loved every moment can’t wait to read The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43.
Sam.

Hey Harriet,
Just read The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 and thought it was AMAZING.
Went to your talk and found it very interesting ! I shall recommend it to all of my friends.

Hi, posting this for my friend Hetty as her computer won’t let her! :

Hi Harriet – you’re a really good singer
and i love your book it is the best in the world
byee
Hetty

Hi Nipa,
It’s called GRAVENHUNGER.

Hi Lucy,
Great Exit number – thanks!

Hi Sam,
It was great to meet you there. Hope you enjoy the book.

Hi Marcie – thanks! It was great meeting you in Wiltshire today!

Hi Hetty,
Thank you! I hope that nice quiet library has recovered from my opera singing now!!

Your visit to Highley School was great. Thanks for coming. I’m a student.

hi im from highley primary i love you book exit 43 but i havent read it all yet i am looking forward to your next book that comes out in january

How about Exit 91,048…not far from the site of the old mine building, down in the wood at Highley?

Hi Harriet,
I have only read part of your book so far, but I defintaly want to read more. Even my mum read the first chapter and she thinks its good. Miss Watson said that i am really good at writing, but i think that i’ll just keep it as a hobby. By the way, is singing your hobby? has anyone ever heard you sing?

Also, I was at one of your visits. Do you remember Highley primary school. i love the memory game.

Hi Joe,
Thanks! I loved coming to your school. The students were all great to work with.

Hi Jem,
Thanks! The next book is called GRAVENHUNGER.

Thanks, Sally,
I LOVE this Exit suggestion!

hi it’s cath, your book is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Hollie,
Good luck with your writing! Yes, lots of people have heard me sing. I do lots of concerts and recitals. It’s great to do alongside the writing!

Hi Hollie,
I LOVED coming to your school yesterday! Glad you enjoyed the memory game.

Hi Catherine,
Glad you like it so much. I am working hard on the second one now, which comes out in January.

I just thought of a great exit number.
Exit 22 – In the Great Wall of China

Hi Harriet
I am Amy from Bromley High School, you came to our school today to do a talk and I love it so much that when I have a chance I will rush into the library and pick up the book entitled ‘The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43′. You personally are also an excellent person with all your many talents!!!

Kind Reguards
Amy- 6H (Bromley High)

Hello,

Its Sophie from Bromley High School! I’m Isobels friend! Your book sounds really cool! I wasn’t sure where to put about an exit I found. I hope heres okay!

Exit: one billion one thousand one hundred and one

Location: Bewdly,Worctershire in the forest , next to the brook under the roots of the old fallen tree. Its almost impossible to get too!

Thanks for reading this!

Sophie F

Hi,
Your book sounds really good. Can’t wait to read it!
Isabella Goodwin
xx

Thanks, Joe!

Dear Amy,
Thank you for your lovely message. It was so fantastic coming back to BHS yesterday and working with you. You were all great!

Dear Sophie,
That’s a totally brilliant Exit number. Thanks! Could you possibly re-send it to the EXIT NUMBERS AROUND THE WORLD page of the site, to make sure it gets added to the list next time it’s updated? Thanks!

Hi Isabella,
I will send some signed postcards to the school so you can use them as special bookmarks when you get your books!

Hey Harriet

You came to my school on monday, Bromley high, and i loved your talk. I took your advice in and have started writing a short story, Its ok, but not great!
Has bromley high change since you went there. I can’t wait for your book to arrive in our library i ashore you i will be the first one to take it out.
Thanks a lot

Lucy 6h, Bromley high

Hi Lucy,
Keep going with the short story! No, BHS had hardly changed at all. It was like being in a time warp!

hi harriet i think exit 978 at curious cottage,harrisey head,stok-on-trent i love your book and if you can remember i am from highley primary school i love your singing voice

Thanks Lilly,
Great Exit number!

hey harriet, it’s larissa, remember, from when you came to mount carmel? My book is about a girl who her mum died a couple of years ago and her little sister was taken away. The murderers erased both her’s and her sister’s memories,but there is a twist to it, the girl and her sister are ninjas! I’ll send you a copy of it when i’m done, plase tell me if you like.

hi harriet i was wondering if you could come and take an assembaly at Market Drayton Junior School because that is the school me and my brother and some other childeren from homework club come from missing you
greetings from sammy

Hi Larissa,
The story sounds great. It’s especially good that it has a twist! GOOD LUCK!

Hello Sammy,
You’ll have to ask the school to contact me in order to arrange a visit. Ask them to use the Contact Form of the website. Hope you’re OK.

Harriet thankyou very much for coming in and talking to us at Oldfields Hall Middle School in Uttoxeter.
Although I do not like reading you have inspired me to read more!
I look forward to reading your next book Gravenhunger and The Hex Factor
Thankyou again
yours sincerly
Hannah
Oldfields Hall Middle School

Hi harriet,

I love your website, and I have a number for exit 43. My number is 30! hope to speak to you again.

from Tigan (picknalls)

i think your book is amazing im part way through it and well my sister thinks its scary, but i think its really good story and in my sleep its like im in the book its fab! my friends lydia, beth and lilly like u as well. my mum thought that the book might be inappropiate but then she read some of the book and decided its not inappropiate at all!

Hollie Williams

Hi Hannah,
Wonderful to hear that I have inspired you to read more! Keep in touch!

Thanks, Tigan! That’s great!

Hi Hollie,
Glad your mum is now cool about the book!

Hi Harriet. I go to the school you visited this morning. I think ‘the boy who fell down exit 43′ is a really good idea and i think it must have been some dream you had! My question is how much do you really enjoy writting and what made you think you’ve had writting in you your whole life? By the way you were an amzing singer and I hope George.. I mean Theadore is ok

Hi again Stephanie,
Theodore-George-Alfie is fine and in bed! I love writing, though sometimes it is very hard work. I think I just knew I had it in me to tell a story that would make my readers turn the pages!

I have ordered your book and i am hoping to enjoy it.. Thankyou for my sihned poster that i won at oldfields school today

Hi Jay,
That’s a pleasure! Hope you enjoy reading it!

Hi Harriet,
I have started reading my book that I ordered today at Oldfields Thank you for signing it “The boy who fell down Exit 43″ I think you are an amazing author! I really hope I will enjoy the rest of your book and I hope to see more of your books in store! Thank you for coming into Oldfields today it was really interesting!!!!!!!!!

Hi Lois,
It was great to meet you today!

Hi Harriet, I was in the 2nd to top row next to the girl who asked you “Do you get your ideas from other peoples books?” I loved your show it was really good!! Hope I get some of your books!!
Olivia
xx

dear harriet where do I get your books from? from thomas i won a poster in the memerrising game at cinebowl in uttoxeter.

hi Harriet
i was thinking about writing a book and am totally stuck on names. how did you think up your names for the boy who fell down exit 43???

Hi Olivia,
It was great to speak to such a big audience today!

Hi Thomas,
You can either buy them at a bookshop or get them online through somewhere like Amazon. There is a link on the Home page of this website.

Hi Looby Lou,
I get names from all over the place. Try looking in magazines and newspapers for inspiration!

Hi Harriet, I was the cinema today to listen to you explain the boy who fell down exit-43!

I’m thinking of writing a book called ‘foxwood avenue’ but I don’t know how to start it, could you please give me some tips on how to?

Good luck on your next book =]

yours faithfully,
George Johnson

Oh and my
book is going to be a murder mystery

Hi George,
Start with a really exciting opening that makes your reader HAVE to read on – and plan your story before you start.

Hi Harrriet, I was wondering where i can get your books from i really want The Boy who fell down exit 43
Olivia
xx

hi harriet, thanks for the comment! Today i sang to my music teacher. She said that i sound like Shakira! You are one of my role models, because you write and yo sing! If im lucky ill be as a good writer and singer as you.
Furthermore, im currently reading ‘The knife of never letting go’ it’s a great book! I recommend it to you, that is, if you haven’t read it yet.
Moreover, i have a point to prove to my mum, that you can learn english from cartoons! Because i did! I learned the word dispicable and lust (as in lust for blood) in a cartoon called ‘Inuyasha’ i also recommend it to you, it is great! Its my favourite.
Bye.

Hi Harriet where can we make our own numbers and place like the boy who fell down exit 43???

Your website is good I have learn all about you and how long some of your books took to write.

Your website is fun!!!!

Oh and just to ley you know I like the sound of boy who fell down exit 43 I really want to read it. I liked all the little objects like the sherbert, chocolate, car keys, golden ladder and that is all I can remember. I like your posters for the boy who fell down exit 43!!!!!!!

Before you replied to me were you writing?

Hi Olivia,
You can either get it from Waterstone’s or a similar bookshop, or you can order it online through Amazon. There is a direct link to Amazon on the Homepage of this website, under the picture of the cover of The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43.

Dear Larissa,
Thanks for your message. I will read your recommendation. Other people have also told me how good it is! Good luck with the singing!

Dear Lottie,
Go back to the Homepage and click on EXIT NUMBERS AROUND THE WORLD.

Hi again Lottie,
No, I was getting food ready!

Hi this is Jessica Barlow One of My friends Who sat near the front were you walk in did u see her????? She likes the front cover of boy who fell down exit 43 she really likes the green

Hi
Harriet thank you for coming to our school on monday,windsor park middle school.I have ordered the boy who fell down exit 43.I dont read regulary but you inspired me to read me and enjoy the book iam reading.
All the best

matthew

Thanks

Hi Lottie,
I’m afraid you can’t get the posters from bookshops. You have to win them in the memory game! Perhaps I’ll come to your school sometime and we can play the game again…

Hi again Lottie,
Say hi to Jessica from me. Glad she likes the cover!

Hi Matthew,
That’s wonderful that I have inspired you to read the book. Keep in touch and let me know how you get on.

when will you be in my school again because I really want a poster so I really want to play the memory game cause I will hang it up on my wall and show everybody that comes in and say a famous author gave me this called harriet goodwin she is nice

hi harriet

i’m holly i was one of the people in the cinema i really enjoyed it. i love the imagination that went into your story and i love the front cover thanks for coming into the cinema

holly

Hi Lottie,
I will have to wait to be invited!

Thanks, Holly – and very glad you like the front cover!

hi thanks for replying and also thankyou for the postcard

Ok Thanx Harriet, will do.

Olivia
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Hi I am Rachael i saw you befor and i love your new book the boy who fell down Exit 43. I hope i see you Again

From Rachael

Thanks, Rachael!

Hi Harriet,
I’m Maya. You came and did a presentation at our school, Bromley High! I’m in the middle of reading your book and I love it!!!!!!!!! I hope we can meet again and talk more.
From Maya
P.S I’m writing a book, any advice?
xxx

I’m going water ski-ing today and my grandparents are coming .

Hi Maya,
Great to hear from you and really glad you’re enjoying the book so much. Best tip is to PLAN your story before you start writing, especially the ending.

Hi Katie,
Have a great time!

hi I just bought your book, cant wait to read it. tom

Hi Tom,
Really hope you enjoy it! Keep in touch!

hi harriet i’m writing a book at the moment it’s a sort of tragedy. Any tips please

hi again what will your new book be called because im lookin foward to reading it if you have a new one coming out in the forseable future

Hi Holly,
Best tip, as always, is to plan the story before you begin. And aim for some sort of twist at the end.

Hi Lottie,
The new book is called GRAVENHUNGER and will be out at the start of next year.

hiya! Me again remember? I have an ideafor a book. I love reading dark romance books. For example books with vampires. Not really Twilight but anyway. I think you should write a book about a vampire named Georgie- Anna. Georgie Anna starts to fall in love with her vampire best friend Chris. Chris has always counted Georgie Anna as a friend until he realises his love for which happenes when she meets a male vampire called Mark. Mark is everything a girl wants and Chris starts to become jelous of him taking his best friend away.

Hi Georgie!,
Great to from you. But it’s YOU who should be writing this book, not me. Go on – plan it out and write chapter one, then send me another message. OK?

Hi Georgie,
What you sent me is really good, you know – REALLY good. I haven’t posted it here on the site where I usually post comments, as I thought you might be a bit embarrassed! Actually, knowing you, you wouldn’t be! Comments: fantastic authorial “voice”; great set-up; sometimes you repeat stuff a bit and “tell” instead of “show” the reader what’s going on – but otherwise it’s excellent. Carry on! Wish I could come up to Newcastle right now and give you a creative writing workshop!

hi harriet the comments really help! Am a bit stuck for title. I was thinking about calling it The VAmpire Love Triangle but I don’t really know? Any suggestions?

Don’t mind if you publish it on here. Hey would you visit our library sometime?

Hi Georgie,
I think just “The Love Triangle” might be better. It’s simpler and they’ll get the vampire thing as soon as they start reading.

Hi again Georgie,
It really is very good, you know. I think you should try to write the whole thing over the summer. Yes, I could visit your school/ library for talks and creative writing classes, but they will have to get in touch with me directly via the Contact Form of this website.

Hello i saw you today at the activity play day at wheeler road and i just wanted to say hi and please write back to me

Hello Alisha!
It was lovely to meet you today in Ludlow. Hope you have a great summer! Keep in touch!

thanks and same to you . (have a lovely summer)

H, I am Alisha’s sister i am 8 and my name is Kezia. Thank you for the book. i hope we keep in touch so you can tell me how i can become a writer

Hi Kezia,
We can definitely keep in touch! Just leave me messages on this page of the website. Maybe I might get invited back to your school, too – to do some creative writing classes this time.

Hi Harriet,
I Have A Question To Ask You,
Are You More Popular As A Writer Or Singer?
From Alisha !

hi!!! i am writing a book at the moment. its called burning high. if you want i can copy it so u can read it and give me advise!! u r great!!! i want to be like u some day!!

i go to woodside going into high school. u probaly wont remember me. ur singing was lovely1

Hi Harriet
i’ve heard about your book and it sounds great, so i can’t wait to get it!!!

Hi Harriet,Bethany here.I love the book, I think it’s brilliant. I wondered if(Without being cheeky) you could give me and other willing writers out there some tips on how we could be authors too.
If you make another book I can’t wait to read it,
Bethany

Hi Alisha,
I really couldn’t say! But I do know that I enjoy them both equally!

Hi Aby,
I love the title of the book you are writing. Maybe one day I might get to come back to your school and do some more creative writing classes with you all?

Dear Hannah,
Hope you enjoy reading it when you get it! Keep in touch!

Hi Bethany,
It’s not cheeky at all! My tips are to read lots, to keep a diary, to watch how people behave, to write a little bit of something every day and to grab your reader’s attention with a gripping opening. Know your characters really well before you start writing – as if they are your best friends (or enemies!). Next book is out in January, and is called GRAVENHUNGER.

Hi – it has been a long time. How is your writing going? I heard that there is a new book you’re writing – is that right?

hi harriet i hope you are having a nice summer it has been dreadful here in Market Drayton. my nan came from Germany on sunday and she is staying for 3 and a half weeks i am happy to have her keeping me company so my mum can’t drive me crazy. well, bye for now hope you have a fantastic holaday and please reply thanks bye!!!!! xxx

Hi Natalia,
Yes, the new book (GRAVENHUNGER) will be out in January. Hope all is well with you.

Hello Sammy,
I don’t mind the bad weather – and it’s not THAT bad really. I hate it when it’s hot. I can’t concentrate on anything and I think everyone goes a bit mad in the heat! I am taking my kids on an 8 mile hike tomorrow, even if it rains!!! (with a picnic and a stop at the pub for coke and crisps!)