May 02, 2014
New Books, a book signing and upcoming events
Hello Friends,
I hope you’ve had a great week. It’s been a very exciting one for me and my best grownup friend Jacqueline Harvey. Alice-Miranda in Paris has been shortlisted for two awards! The Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs) and the REAL awards which act as the shortlist for the YABBAs, KOALA, COOL and KROC awards.
The ABIAs are voted on by people who work in the book industry like booksellers and publishers and the the REAL awards are voted by children just like you from Victoria, NSW, the ACT and the Northern Territory.
It’s a huge honour to know that there are lots of people reading and enjoying my adventures. You can ask your teachers and librarians how to cast your vote!
Jacqueline has been super busy finishing a new Clementine Rose story which is called Clementine Rose and the Famous Friend. It’s the seventh of Clemmie’s adventures and will be out in October this year.
In the meantime we can show you the cover of the next book, Clementine Rose and the Treasure Box which will be out on the 1st of July. I think it’s so pretty.
Next Saturday, the 10th May Jacqueline Harvey is going to be signing books at Book Review at St Ives Village Shopping Centre from 11am.
You can come along and have your Clementine Rose and Alice-Miranda books signed – remember the latest Clementine adventure is Clementine Rose and the Seaside Escape and my latest adventure is Alice-Miranda in Japan. Jacqueline will be there with bookmarks and posters, so come along and say hello.
There are lots more events coming soon. On Sunday 25 May Jacqueline is appearing at the Family Day at the Sydney Writers’ Festival. You can come along and hear her speak and then have morning tea with her too.
Jacqueline is touring in South Australia from Monday 26 – Saturday 31 May and will post all the event details in the next week or so and after that she’s appearing at the Abbotsleigh Literary Festival in Sydney which is open to all schools and individuals and you can book tickets here.
Anyway, have a lovely weekend. If you’re playing sport, have a great game!
Lots of love,
Alice-Miranda xxx
PS I wanted to share with you one of my special friends, Piper who is showing off her huge collection of Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose books. And finally, I need to let you know that very soon (hopefully in the next couple of weeks), there is going to be a fantastic new Jacqueline Harvey website which will have special sections for me and for Clementine Rose as well with lots of games and fun activities for you to do.
Kat
hello just a question if ALICE MIRANDA is going to have a tv show who will star her voice
regards kat your biggest fan
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Kat,
That will be up to the producers to decide – I’m really not sure yet. Make sure you sign up for the newsletter and I can tell you any news there over the coming months.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Ella
Hi Jacqueline,
In regards to the Alice Miranda TV series, can we audition? If so, when and how?
Also, will the TV series follow the books? Will Lucinda make an appearance?
Thank you!
Regards,
Ella
P.S. My fave Alice-Miranda book is Alice-Miranda Takes the Lead.
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Ella,
I will definitely post any news about the television series as soon as I know anymore myself. I’ve read the first three episodes and they do follow the book quite closely – although there are plans for 26 episodes so I’m not sure exactly what will happen. I hope that Lucinda will make an appearance but that might be in the second series (if we get to do one).
I’m glad that you like Alice-Miranda Takes the Lead – I adore Miss Hephzibah – she’s as gorgeous character and I love the Fayle School too.
Keep checking back for updates about the television series.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Kayla
Hi,
are you making a movie?
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Kayla,
At the moment Alice-Miranda is in script development to be made into a television series. It’s early days but very exciting and so we hope that in the not too distant future the project will have the green light and we can announce a lot more about what’s happening.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Sana Ali
I love all of your books. Question is there going to be a new book for alice miranda. If yes what are the names of the books
Love your BIGGEST fan
Bye
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Sana,
Yes there is a new Alice-Miranda book coming out on the 1st September this year. It’s called Alice-Miranda At Camp and I’m working on the edit now. There will be at least another four Alice-Miranda titles after that.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
sophie
hi i love your books i was just woundering how many books are in the seirious of alice miranda
regards sophie
ps i also would like you to come to my school and sign my books
pls reply
regards the biggiest alice miranda fan
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Sophie,
There are currently nine books in the Alice-Miranda series but I am working on the tenth at the moment which is called Alice-Miranda At Camp and will be out in September this year. I am writing at least another four books after that. If you email me jacqueline@jacquelineharvey.com.au you can tell me where you go to school and I’ll let you know if it’s likely I’ll be in the area any time soon.
Thanks for your lovely comments and I hope to hear from you.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
lana
hi just wondering if you will be writing any more alice maranda books?and will you come to western australlia in 2016?p.s i love love love your books love your biggest fan lana.
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Lana,
Alice-Miranda Holds the Key is coming out in February and yes I will be visiting WA at some stage next year. Hope to meet you there soon.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
sophie
thanks for that today i did a book report on alice miranda, i used the name generator and made names for the whole class and my teacher they all asked for the website that i got it from they all loved the idea, thanks for the email adress. and also do you do puplic sighnings? i live in melbourne.
kind regards alice miranda fan
ps sorry about the spelling
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Sophie,
Glad that you enjoyed the name generator. I’ve been having lots of fun with that on tour too! Yes I do public signings and I’m coming to Melbourne in the September school holidays to do a range of events. I will post them on the website as soon as I know dates and venues. I hope I get to meet you. Have a great weekend.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Mali
when i older i want to be like you
Jacqueline Harvey
Thanks Mali, that’s really kind. Have you signed up for the newsletter? You can do it on the website. Every month you get a special newsletter with content that you don’t get anywhere else and there are competitions too and a place to ask Alice-Miranda for advice.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Morgan
Hi Jacqueline Harvey
My name is Morgan and I am your biggest fan in the world!! I have all your books including Clementine Rose and I can not wait for the next one! Which book are you working on now?
From Morgan
Jacqueline Harvey
Hello Morgan,
I’m so glad that you’re enjoying the books. I have just finished editing Alice-Miranda at Camp yesterday and today I’m working on Clementine Rose’s 8th adventure. It won’t be out until January but that’s okay because Clementine Rose and the Treasure Box comes out in July and Clementine Rose and the Famous Friend is out in October as well as a beautiful Clemmie Busy Day Book. Alice-Miranda At Camp will be out in September along with a lovely new diary for 2015. The story I’m working on at the moment involves Clementine starting ballet lessons and there’s a bit of a disastrous concert.
Thanks again for writing. Have you signed up for the newsletter yet? Each month you get special content and competitions – you can sign up on the website.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Mali
hi Jauquline love your work
Morgan
Thank you so much and yes I have signed up for the newsletter! Alice Miranda really inspired me to be a better person and you are the best author ever!
From Morgan
Mali
i agree
Mali
hi im a fan and you went to my school ascham . i really want a photo of you and me together. i have read all your books
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Mali,
Thanks for your message – I’m so glad that you enjoy the books. I’m doing quite a few events in the upcoming school holidays so we could definitely have a photo if you were able to come along to one. Two of them are close to you in the city. I’m doing High Teas at the Tea Salon in Westfield in Pitt Street. The details are on my events page on the website. If you want to come you need to book early as these events fill up fast. Hope to see you soon.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Yubin
Hi,
I have just started to read your books!
I really like how you describe the characters and grab people’s attention.
I am really looking forward to finishing your books.
Kind Regards,
Yubin
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Yubin,
Thanks for your message. I’m glad that you’re enjoying the books. Are you reading them in order? Which ones have you already read? I’m working on Alice-Miranda At Camp at the moment. Have you signed up for the newsletter on the website? Each month you get exclusive content and even a competition if you do. It’s easy – just click on the sun in the top right hand corner and follow the prompts.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
April Thibault
I love your books I only have the first book but I want to get them all I have all ready got alice-Miranda 2014 diary I love your diary you wrote
Jacqueline Harvey
Thanks April! I’m so pleased that you’ve enjoyed the first book and you like the diary. We have another diary coming out for 2015 which is mint green coloured. I love it! Hope you get to read the rest of the series soon. Have you signed up for the monthly newsletter – it’s easy. You just need to go the website and click on the sun in the top right hand corner. You’ll get lots of special content and news about new books and there are competitions each month too. If you want to see where I am appearing next you can check out the events page. Happy reading!
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Malia
I absolutely adore the Alice-Miranda books I have whole collection, from 1-9 I`m going to get number 10 when it comes out .I was wondering if I could ever audition for the voice of Millie for the T.V show ?????????
From,
Malia. 🙂
P.S. I got my 9th book signed by you Ms.Harvey when Iwas in the Blue Mountains with my Brother, Mum and Dad.
P.P.S you pronounce my name Mar-lee-ar. 🙂 🙂 🙂
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Malia,
At the moment it looks as if the television show will be real people not a cartoon so you should sign up for the newsletter and there will be any information about auditions (which will be quite a way down the track). I’m so pleased to hear that you’re enjoying the books. Have a great holiday and hope you get to do lots of reading and other fun things.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Malia
Thanks for replying Jacqueline,
I`m not a very good actress but I`ll give it a go. My own friend Jacinta loves the Alice-Miranda series as much as I do. She`s also a good actress. I`m sure she`ll give it a go for the auditions.:) 🙂 🙂
All the best,
Malia 🙂 🙂
Mieli Smith
Hi Jacqueline,
I was just wondering what will be the next Clementine Rose book? I am also really enjoying both your series and thank you for coming to Iona Primary in perth we really enjoyed your visit.
Love
Mieli Elenor Lilac Saffron Smith-Carson xxx
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Mieli,
The next Clementine Rose book is called Clementine Rose and the Famous Friend and it comes out on the 1st October. After that it’s Clementine Rose and the Ballet Break In on the 1st January 🙂 I love your Alice-Miranda name!
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Charlotte
I am looking forward to the games my best Friends gigged when they had the name in the name generator we even put our teachers names in there looking forward to more and new games.
From Charlotte xxxx
Kayla
When can audtion for the Alice Miranda tv show and I love the books I’m 149 in Alice Miranda at Camp I would be happy to play anyone in the show I’m 13 yrs old who do u think I will be perfect as
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Kayla,
The production company are still in script development at the moment but as soon as I have any further information I will post it on my newsletter and write a blog about it. Hopefully things are moving quickly but with television you can never tell I’m afraid. Thanks for being so keen.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Tennille
Hi Jacquliene,
i was just wondering what happens in the 11th book if their is one
From a huge alice miranda fan
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Tennille,
I’ve just finished writing the 11th book. It’s called Alice-Miranda at the Palace. Alice-Miranda and her friends are invited to the palace for Aunty Gee’s family Silver Jubilee celebrations (which means she’s been the queen for 25 years). But there’s a problem and Aunty Gee is desperate to keep the children there after the events. It’s a bit of a spy story as there are people who don’t want Aunty Gee on the throne anymore and they are determined that her gormless son Freddy will never be king. It looks like Alice-Miranda is in great danger – but is she really? It will be out on the 1st February.
Thanks for writing – have a great term!
Jacqueline
Tennille
Dear Jacqueline,
Thank you so much for your reply. o be honest im actually 14 but i love the alice miranda books they are just full of such mystery and romance between Lucus and Jacinta. If you could tell me a little bvit what happens with them in the 11th book without giving too much away that would be great thank you.
From Tennille
joshna
Hi Miss Harvey
My name is Joshna Baskar and I am very pleased to meet you Miss Harvey (Alice miranda style) I was just wondering how many more books will there be in the alice miranda series?
From
Joshna
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Joshna,
I am signed to write at least 14 books in the Alice-Miranda series. I hope you get to enjoy them all. I am very pleased to meet you too 🙂
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Tennille
hi Jacqueline
i really hope you can reply to my question before friday and i know your busy but it is really annoying me that the book hasnt come out and i really want to read it cause i love all the other books. anyway have a good night
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Tennille,
The next Alice-Miranda book is the 11th in the series and it’s called Alice-Miranda At the Palace. I’m really excited about it and am working on the edit for it now. It’s coming out on the 1st February next year. It takes a while to write the books and to edit them too. I hope that you get to read it. Have you read all of the others? Do you have a favourite? I’ll be writing at least another 4 after that.
Thanks for writing!
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Tennille
thats great that you are writing another 4 books i have to tell you that i love the books cause they are just full of mystery and my favourite one has to be either 7 or 10
Kashmala
Hi,I love your books and I have chosen to get the whole series of it for my birthday.You are a flawless author and I really want to be a author like you when I grow up.Can you tell me your inspiration for writing Alice Miranda?I’m currently doing a project about your books and I wanted to ask you this question personally.thankyou
Your #1 fan Kashmala
Jacqueline Harvey
Dear Kashmala,
Thank you for your very kind words. It is a pleasure to write the books and I love that children seem to appreciate them all over the world. I was inspired to write Alice-Miranda as I was a teacher for a long time and I adored working with children at school. I also worked in two different boarding schools and wanted to write a school story. I am inspired by my travels which give me new ideas all the time and children like you who write to me. I hope that helps.
Best wishes (and happy birthday for whenever that is!),
Jacqueline
Kim
Hi Jacqueline ,
Just a question, when alice miranda gets her on tv show will a person play alice miranda or will they have it voiced
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Kim,
As far as I know the production company are keen to have a live action series with real people. I’m not sure when it will be made as they are just working on scripts at the moment. It usually takes about three years from the time they sign the deal to the time it is on television but I hope that it’s soon. Keep checking the blog as I will update any news here.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Isabelle
Hi Alice-Miranda and Jacqueline Harvey,
I was wondering what Chops(Millie’s Horse) looks like can you please give me a description of him/her?
Thanks a lot
Isabelle
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Isabelle,
Unlike Bonaparte, who is black and sleek and a little bit on the portly side especially when he eats too many cabbages, Chops is a little rougher around the edges. He’s more like a mountain pony. He’s brown and not really a great looker but he’s very fast when he decides to get going and he’s cute.
Hope that helps.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Maggie Campbell
Hello,
Mummy and I have been reading your books for 18 months or more! We both love your books. I’m wondering if you will come to Hobart for a book signing? I am looking forward to the next Alice-Miranda books. Regards, Maggie
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Maggie,
Thanks for writing. I am really hopeful that I am coming on tour to Tasmania this year. I’m overseas at the moment and will be home early February when my publicist will let me know what our tour plans are but I know we’ve talked about it a bit and I have some very good friends who live there too and I want to see them as well as meet all the Alice-Miranda and Clementine Rose fans. It would be great to meet you. Please make sure that you check the events page each month and if Mummy wants to subscribe to the newsletter that will tell you what’s coming up too.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Maggie Campbell
Thank you for the reply. Mummy has already subscribed to the news letter. I am looking forward to meeting you soon. Maggie
Loredana
Hi Jacqueline my name is loredana I’m 9 years old and with my mums permission I’m writing to you,I’ve read all of your books and I love all of them and hoping for more.
I was wondering if you were doing any book signings in Melbourne any time soon and what the name of the next alice miranda book is called.
Keep up the good work, from
Loredana
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Loredana
Thank you for your comment and well done for asking your mum’s permission before writing a post!
So pleased that you are enjoying the books – I’m hoping to write many more! There are lots of adventure’s for Alice-Miranda and Clemmie swirling around in my head. I have just finished Clementine Rose and the Movie Magic and after that it’s Clementine Rose and the Birthday Emergency. I have also just STARTED writing Alice-Miranda in the Alps- so there’s lots of reading for you ahead!
We are doing a big launch high tea in Sydney this week end and it would be lovely to do something in Melbourne. Keep an eye on the Events tab on the website for details- I’ll pop them on as soon as I know…..
Best wishes
Jacqueline
Kerrie
Hello Jacqueline, my is Kerrie and thanks for coming to my school PLC Sydney. May I please ask when the TV series are coming up?
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Kerrie,
Thanks for your comment. I always love going to PLC Sydney.
Well, we don’t know exactly when the TV series is coming out. It’s always a long process. I believe the scripts are being scripted now but how long before they get cast, locations, camera crew and other things are done I have no idea. Hopefully not too long!
Best wishes,
Jacqueline.
Joshna
Hello Mrs Harvey,
First of all, it’s wonderful to hear that there will be a TV Series! I was wondering has the new book after Alice miranda in palace been published yet to be bought in book stores and libraries! If not, when will it be released?
Thanks
Joshna:)
Joshna
Joshna Jennifer Hyacinth Bellamy-Baskar Tudor
My new name:)
Jacqueline Harvey
Adorable name!
Bianca
Hi Jacqueline Harvey,
I LOVE your books and i was hoping to meet you someday,
I was also hoping if you could visit my school St Ambrose
Catholic Primary School Concord West so I could meet
you in person and sign books.
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Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Bianca,
Thank you for your kind words! I actually met someone from Concord West PS yesterday. I’d love to come and visit your school – you should ask your librarian to get in touch with me through the website. I hope to meet you one day too. Have a great school holiday.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Kiera
Hi, wanted to know if you can tell when Alice Miranda number thirteen will be coming out and what it will be called.
Thanks
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Keira,
It’s called Alice-Miranda to the Rescue and it will be out on the 1st February next year.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Feronia
Im so exited!
Feronia
Hi Jacqueline, I am your biggest fan and I was wondering if you could come to my school to sign books, and so I could meet you. My friend recently has, and I was so jealous.
Jacqueline Harvey
Dear Feronia,
I love visiting schools. It’s almost the end of the school year at the moment but perhaps you can ask your librarian to get in touch with my publicist or agent to arrange a visit for next year. I’d love to meet you too.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Feronia
Hi Jacqueline, I am your biggest fan and I was wondering if you could come to my school, to sign books and so I could meet you.My friend recently has and I was so jealous.
Thanks,
Feronia
Feronia
Hi Jacqueline, I <3 your books
Feronia
Dear Jacqueline, I might see you on the 19th if I finish my homework. I’m working really hard, because I really want to meet you. Hope to see you there!
From:Feronia Lyla Darley-Ding Carson
Feronia
Hi Jacqueline, I saw you at the book signing! It was the best moment of my life and I know I remember it forever.
I hope to can meet you again!
Feronia
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Feronia,
It was lovely to meet you too! Hope you’re enjoying the holidays and getting plenty of time to read. I’m launching Alice-Miranda to the Rescue at The Children’s Bookshop in Beecroft at 2pm on Saturday 20 January – maybe I will see you there.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Sabrina
Hi Jacquline,
I love reading your books there so adventures. Are you writing any more books after the 13th one?
From Sabrina
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Sabrina,
This afternoon I’m hoping to write the first thousand words of the next book which will be Alice-Miranda in China! There will be at least another three after that but probably more.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Sabrina
What are your top 3 favorite books to read out of the Alice-Miranda series?
From Sabrina
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Sabrina,
I don’t have a top three. There are things I love about them all and I’d be really disappointed in myself if I didn’t think that they were always getting better.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Feronia
I’m so happy that you are writing more books after the fourteenth one, I was so worried that you would stop writing them! I can’t help wondering what adventures that you have planned, also I recently got the book Code Name Mr Right and wanted to know is there a second?
Thanks, Feronia