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Hong Kong and Singapore Highlights

November 21, 2016 by Jacqueline Harvey 7 Comments

After a fabulous and super busy time in the United Kingdom, we headed to Hong Kong and Singapore. Our first few days in Hong Kong were pretty exciting as Typhoon Haima blew into town and just as the forecast predicted, all schools and most shops and businesses were closed for the day. Thankfully, the reality was not as wild as predicted – however, hammering rain and strong winds kept us (and most of Hong Kong) indoors. It was surreal to see the usually busy streets all but deserted.

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One of my favourite things about Hong Kong is the amazing architecture – there are so many stunning buildings and I’ve included a couple of pictures here.

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For me, having to reschedule a school event was an opportunity to work on the edits for Alice-Miranda Holds the Key and marvel at how very well prepared the Hong Kong residents are for these types of weather events. I spent the rest of my time visiting schools and meeting lots of enthusiastic children and teachers.  We also had an event at Bookazine in the Prince’s Building which was fabulous – thank you to everyone who came along and to Arti, Shonee, Shrada and their wonderful staff for all your support during my tour. Can’t wait to come back again next year!

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We travelled from Hong Kong to Singapore and although the weather wasn’t quite as exciting, we did experience some enormous thunderstorms. It was wonderful to see so many beautiful Christmas light displays and visit old schools and new. A huge highlight was catching up with people who through being a writer, have become very good friends. And how cute is my friend Dave’s Cavoodle puppy, Kobe!

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It was fabulous to be part of the amazing Singapore Writers’ Festival too and I really want to thank the organisers for a wonderful series of events. I was also fortunate to have a great signing at Kinokuniya in Orchard Road.

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Whilst, we were in Singapore, I was delighted and humbled to receive news that Alice-Miranda at Camp had received the Honour Book Award in the Fiction for Younger Readers Category of the KOALA Awards – you can read all about that on the blog post linked here.

Categories: Alice-Miranda, Clementine Rose, Jacqueline Harvey Tagged as: Author Tour, Bookazine, Hong Kong, Jacqueline Harvey, Knokuniya, Singapore, Singapore Writers' Festival, typhoon

Comments

  1. Anshika Yadav says

    November 23, 2016 at 7:54 am

    Hi Jacqueline
    You have had an amazing time. I am glad the typhoon was not that wild but by listening to all this I feel like I am on a holiday with you. By the way Congratulations !!! you surely deserved that award.

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    • Jacqueline Harvey says

      November 24, 2016 at 2:05 pm

      Thanks Anshika,

      I know it sounds like a holiday but I actually did 74 different talks or events in 39 days (and had two days off during the whole trip!). I was editing when I wasn’t out working. I’m glad you felt as if you were on my travels with me.

      It is very humbling to be in the same company as all those other amazing authors.

      Best wishes,
      Jacqueline

      Reply
  2. Emma says

    November 23, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    Hi Jacqueline,

    Your holiday sounds so fun! You must have had a amazing time! I love the puppy – so cute!

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    • Jacqueline Harvey says

      November 24, 2016 at 2:03 pm

      Hi Emma,

      I know it sounds like a holiday but believe me, it was mostly work (although work in another place is lots of fun). My friend Dave’s puppy is gorgeous. I wish I could have brought him home with me.

      Best wishes,
      Jacqueline

      Reply
  3. Hattie says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:15 pm

    Dear Emma,
    I think the puppy is really cute too.
    From Hattie

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    • Anshika Yadav says

      November 29, 2016 at 7:11 pm

      Dear Hattie and Emma,
      I surely agree with you it is adorable. You two are soo right

      Anshika

      Reply
  4. Halle says

    January 16, 2017 at 10:54 am

    Dear Jacqueline,

    Hope you had fun!

    It would have been very interesting.

    Congrats, you really deserved to win that award you are a great author you write enthusiastically and express your self witch makes the writing interesting and enjoyable.
    You’re my favourite author and you’re my role model.

    From Halle

    Reply

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