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12 January 2012

To Cat fans, I've just put up a new poll including some choices that you have long been campaigning for.  It stays up until end of February.


I've ben enjoying writing my new fantasy series.  It took off in a new direction while doing part two (this sometimes happens with plots) so I've had a new inspiration for the title - Young Knights of the Round Table.  Needs a new cover to fit so I'll put this up when I get it from the publisher.  

Posted by Julia Golding on 12 January 2012

Happy Christmas

Happy Christmas

Best wishes from Caspar and me to all my readers!

Posted by Julia Golding on 24 December 2011

19 December 2011

As a little Christmas present to my readers, I've put Ringmaster out as an eBook on Amazon worldwide at the lowest price the system allows (86p or 99c).  It will stay that way until Boxing Day so if you have a kindle or smart phone/iPad with kindle app do download and enjoy!  You'll find a link in my shop here.


I hope you all have a great Christmas and New Year.  Keep safe and keep on reading!

Posted by Julia Golding on 19 December 2011

31 October 2011

Great news, guys, you can now buy Deadlock (Darcie Lock 3) either as an ebook in the shop on this site (it links to Amazon) or a paperback here  If you want to see a sample, the first chapter is posted in the Darcie Lock section. Let me know what you think.  Will you be the first to give me a review?

Posted by Julia Golding on 31 October 2011

7 October 2011

Lots of news today.  Jamie has answered your questions so do take a look here.


I am almost ready to publish Deadlock and will create a page with a teaser so you can see what is in store.  If you'd like me to let you know when it is on Amazon send me a message with your email and I'll alert you so you can get the introductory (and good) price which will run for the first few weeks.  As I'm doing this myself, the covers have changed (I hope you like them - I designed them myself), but the story is the same.  You'll also be able to buy a print copy if you don't like downloads.

Ringmaster and Empty Quarter will follow shortly after when I've converted them to the right format.  

Same goes for Water Thief, the Companions extra novel I've been wanting to share with you all.  I'm hoping that if you get a smart phone or iPad for Christmas you'll be able to download them.

I'm enjoying what is really self-publishing but I do still have lots of books lined up through normal routes.  The next big thing is Dark Spies in October - again I should really get round to a teaser page, shouldn't I!

Posted by Julia Golding on 07 October 2011

9 August 2011

Results for next guest in Cat's chair are in - Jamie Kelly from Cat's Cradle.  Send in your questions to Cat.  I will do a new poll for guests after he has answered bringing back some old favourites that the US readers will know better.

Posted by Julia Golding on 09 August 2011

23 June 2011

23 June 2011

I've become a snake handler too! Thanks to Oldknow Junior and Mike Hughes for the photo.

Posted by Julia Golding on 23 June 2011

23 June 2011

I had a fabulous trip to Oldknow Junior school on Tuesday - the only school I've been to with its own zoo and radio station.  I'll post a picture to prove it!


I've just been shown the cover proofs (this is the first stage) for Dark Spies.  It is looking really good, guys.  I can't wait to be able to share it with you.

Posted by Julia Golding on 23 June 2011

16 June 2011

Attention all teen readers - my other pen names are running competitions to win signed copies of books. If you feel like having a go, just follow the links!


I'm busy writing for my new series, Dark Spies, out next year.  I'll create a page and tell you more about it as soon as I have some graphics to show you.  We've already discussed the front cover so I'm looking forward to seeing a really stunning design from the artist they have engaged.

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Posted by Julia Golding on 16 June 2011

9 June 2011

I had a good visit to York this week - reminded me what a beautiful city it is. Read all about my trip to St Olave's school here:

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Posted by Julia Golding on 09 June 2011

4 June 2011

I'll be doing a rare public signing on Tuesday (7th June) at the Waterstones in York around 4pm.  Do come and see me if you live in the area and get your books signed!

Posted by Julia Golding on 04 June 2011

5 May 2011

Insight into writing - did you know that I have a playlist for each book I work on?  I try and make the music fit so, for example, classical and adventurous for Cat, modern for Darcie, fantasy film scores for fantasy writing and so on.  At the moment I'm listening to a lot of Adele when doing emails.  My favourite track on her 21 album is Set Fire to the Rain - fantastic image.


Thanks to those who have reviewed me on Amazon - it really helps, guys.

Pondering a new competition and about to update polls.  I think we'll have some guests from Cat's Cradle to vote for.

Posted by Julia Golding on 05 May 2011

29 April 2011

Loved the Royal Wedding.  At about 11 my son came in and asked, 'who's winning?'  I'd say the couple and that lovely dress.  Liked the lily of the valley button holes too.  


And something to do on the bank holiday - If you have read Cat's Cradle, do go and review it on Amazon - it really helps us authors to get noticed.

Posted by Julia Golding on 29 April 2011

5 April 2011

The results are posted for the Cat Royal competition so do go and check if you are among the winners!

Posted by Julia Golding on 05 April 2011

31 March 2011

So exciting that some of you already have Cat's Cradle!  How do you like my surprise new character (avoid spoilers please!).

Posted by Julia Golding on 31 March 2011

24 March 2011

I held a book of

Cat's Cradle

when I was down in Steyning - so, guys, it really is ready!  I have signed the first one for a reader and don't even yet have my own copies...  Finally you'll all be able to discover what Cat has been up to and who is the mystery guest in the piece.

Posted by Julia Golding on 24 March 2011

2 March 2011

Cat fans - I have now posted Milly's replies so do check these out.  Don't forget to enter Cat's competition to win Cat's Cradle and other copies of her books.  If you are from the States, this is a golden opportunity to get hold of one of the Cat books that haven't come out there yet.

Posted by Julia Golding on 02 March 2011

17 February 2011

17 February 2011

An update for those who have been following Caspar. He is a great source of ideas as my best thinking time is when walking him.

Posted by Julia Golding on 17 February 2011

11 February 2011

I had a fun day at Abingdon on Wednesday talking about Wolf Cry, The Glass Swallow and my Joss Stirling title, Finding Sky.  The book shop at the event has done a nice write up with photos so if you want to see the kind of thing I get up to on my travels, follow the link.


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Posted by Julia Golding on 11 February 2011

5 February 2011

Love Song for My Local Library (read at Botley protest today)

You were my first pick-‘n-mix
A box of delights
A place to be a brave explorer
Maker of mistakes – at no cost.
Ant and Bee, Baba Papa 
Marmalade sandwiches with a lost bear.

You were my first wardrobe
Containing my ballet shoes
My necklace of raindrops
And a worn calico print dress on the prairie.

You were my first suitcase 
packed ready to see the world,
Taking me down the bright stream
Into a midnight garden
And to the house called Green Knowe.

You were my first Valentine’s card
An introduction to suitable (and unsuitable) boys
Dickon, the lad with earthy hands
Gilbert, undeterred by a girl who dyed her hair green
Eustace Scrubb who travelled a magic sea seeking
The British Consul.

If you go, there will be no secret garden for my children
Moonfleet beach will empty of smugglers
The Last Unicorn will be but a rumour.

Will we let the curtain swish
closed on our library?
Shut the way through the woods?

Nevermore.

We want to encourage a hobbit of reading
Leave everything just so
A never-ending story…

(apologies to JRR Tolkien for pun)

Posted by Julia Golding on 05 February 2011