Ellie & Ex

Three weeks into CBF2012 which means three weeks of visits which means three weeks of readers telling me what they thought of the new book.

And I’m delighted to say that many of the questions surround Ellie & Ex, the newest additions to Arthur’s world. Both boys and girls seem equally interested in the pair and a couple have even said that they want to read more about the Lavender siblings!

I’m really thrilled with the reaction to them. From the moment they appeared in my mind, I thought (and hoped!) that people would like them.

So have you read Arthur Quinn and the Fenris Wolf? And if so, what do you think of Ellie & Ex Lavender?

 

Arthur Quinn 3

When I’m not visiting schools/libraries/bookshops for CBF2012, I’m working on some re-writes for Arthur Quinn 3. I’ve just completed a really big (and really fun) scene today. I won’t say much about it but I will say that the things that Arthur has to face in this book is unlike anything he’s done before.

Children’s Book Festival 2012

As I type these words, I’m on a train to Ennis. (I’m working on an Android tablet connected to a fiddly little keyboard that’s smaller than my hand and I have to slam each key to get the character up on the screen.) Anyway… I’m right in the middle of the glorious insanity that is Children’s Book Festival. Last week, I met ten different classes alone – in South Dublin Libraries, Meath County Libraries and my local bookshop, Dubray Rathmines. Over the next few days, I’ll be visiting Clare Libraries and, as the month progresses, I’ll be in various locations in Dublin, Cork, Longford and more. And all the while I’m working on Arthur Quinn 3 re-writes. I’d be lying if I said October isn’t tiring. But I’d also be lying if I said it isn’t LOADS of fun. Hopefully I’ll see you as part of CBF! If not, check out www.chrildrensbooksireland.ie for full listings.