As the sun begins to set on the last day of 2018 (well it won’t set for a while because we’re in Queenstown, New Zealand at the moment and the sun stays up until near 10pm – how any parents get their children to bed is a complete mystery to me!!) it’s good to reflect on the year that was. As always it’s been busy – with plenty of books to write and touring to be done. There were so many highlights and I know I have missed a zillion things but here are a few thoughts.
I was thrilled to launch Kensy and Max into the world and am having a ball writing the twins’ adventures. It’s hard to imagine the third book will be out in March – it feels like a minute ago that we were running headlong into all of the fabulous Spy School activities for the release of the first one.
Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose have each had a book too and the Alice-Miranda movie is on its way – I still can’t believe that’s really happening! But to the team at SLR Productions – WOOHOO!!
I’ve had a ball on television – who knew that I would ever get to rock climb and race go-carts on a kids’ show – thank you from the bottom of my heart, Kids’ WB!
I’ve been to new places – Darwin was a huge highlight and The Burdekin to name but two. I even got to smile at some crocodiles :).
I’ve met so many wonderful children, parents, grandparents, teachers, librarians and booksellers. I also get to work with the most brilliant publishing team at Penguin Random House Australia. The children’s writing community is a great one to be part of and I have fabulous friends – who I brag about often :).
It’s a privilege to write for children and I cannot thank the fans enough – you give me the greatest joy and I feel so blessed to spend my days creating. I love working with Dymocks Children’s Charities and Room to Read promoting literacy for children in Australia and internationally and this year it was such fun writing a story for Total Quack Up – and if you haven’t got a copy you need it – NOW! And every teacher in Australia needs a copy before school goes back. All the royalties go to the DCC so we can get books into the hands of children who need them most.
As many of you know, our little Visitor Cat, now Permanent Cat has been a huge joy in our lives too. Balthazar (Bally) is such a sweetheart and at the moment I am missing him terribly – though he is being thoroughly spoiled by our lovely friend Kim who is looking after him in Sydney. We are so excited that our house in Queenstown is nearing completion – it really is one of the most beautiful places on earth and we feel so fortunate to be able to spend time here and back in Sydney. We can’t wait for our family and friends to be able to enjoy it with us too. This year we had a little taste of holidays here and we love it! And to our family and friends – thank you for a great year.
The year has brought many challenges, especially for some close friends and family and I hope that the New Year will be kinder, happier and healthier.
I want to especially thank my wonderful husband Ian, aka The Manager – for everything!
So here’s to 2019 – and living each day the best we can.
Happy New Year Jacqueline!
Thanks, Jacqueline! I wouldn’t be your fan if you hadn’t written lovely books! My sister and I are enjoying the new Clementine Rose this week!
Btw can you please let me know when the winners of the December competition will be announced?
Yeah,I’ve been dying to know who the winners are!
Happy New Year Jacqueline!
And,since your in New Zealand,mabie you can pop down to Fielding?
Please!
And what! Is there an Alice Mrianda movie coming out!
happy new year!
do you know when the Movie is going to be out on DVD?
Wait,IS here going to be an Alice Miranda Movie comeing out!?
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Sure is – sometime later this year – probably towards October – ish!
Omg! I live in New Zealand to!! It would be a cool setting for an Alice Miranda book!
Please reply!! Ms Harvey! I’m such a big fan!
P.s I’m really sad cause we don’t have any kensy and max books at the library near us!
Hi Adrianna,
Hopefully your library will start getting the Kensy and Max books soon. You know that most libraries allow their users to request books and then they get them in so perhaps you could try that. I’m in Queenstown at the moment – it’s so beautiful. I’ve been doing lots of writing.
Enjoy your holidays.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
seems like you had a great 2018!
It was a very good year. Hoping for another one in 2019. Hope you have a fantastic year too 🙂
Ther is going to be an Alice Miranda movie
YYYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes there is!!
Please give us an alice miranda update.
Hi Tayra,
I can tell you a little bit but I’m only half way there. AM is back at school (well it was about time), there is a big and scary drama in the village, AM and her friends do something amazing. But all is not right at school. Miss Grimm and Miss Reedy are feuding. There’s a new teacher who seems too good to be true and Jacinta’s father is back on the scene. Lucas has a secret too. So that’s all for now but I can promise it will be fun and action packed.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
PS The reason you can’t see your comment right away is they have to be moderated by me and I’ve been a bit busy 🙂
Hi Mrs Harvey,
Happy New Year!!!!!!!!
Wow, it looks like you had a busy but fun 2018!
I hope the year ahead will be less stressful, and even more enjoyable then last year!
I’d like to enter the January Newsletter Competition, but I’m wondering how many words are we allowed to use?
Oh, and I have to say the cover for Kensy and Max: Undercover looks INCREDIBLE!!!!!
Please tell Anne Yi that she has done an amazing job with drawing Kensy and Max!
And I can’t wait to read it!
With love,
Bethany xo
Question for fans – favourite ships?
Besides Lucinta, because that’s like the ultimate ship that everyone ships.
After Scotland I ship Alice-Miranda x Neville, but I think Sep might like her from the highland dancing episode. Still thinking on that one. But I’m hovering between Sep or Sasha for Millie. Millie likes Sasha but Sep just sticks in my mind when I think of Millie.
Thoughts?