September 10, 2016
Roald Dahl Day in Federation Square, Melbourne
Hello Everyone,
What a day this turned out to be. Brilliant sunshine, crowds of enthusiastic Dahl fans, fabulous fathers celebrating Father’s Day with their families – Roald Dahl Day had it all. If the great man was still with us (which sadly, he’s not), he would be turning 100 on the 13th of September. There are celebrations happening all over the world and here in Australia, I felt absolutely privileged to be part of the fun in Melbourne on the last day of the Melbourne Writers’ Festival.
Fellow authors, Felice Arena, Gus Gordon, Tristan Bancks and I put on a read along of Fantastic Mr Fox on the main stage, helped out by a brilliant dad (seriously, he was a natural on the stage) and four kids who played my little fox cubs. There were lots of laughs as the fantastic foxes outsmarted the truly revolting Boggis and Bunce and Bean. This was followed by the documentary, Making of Matilda with the amazing Tim Minchin, a drawing workshop with Gus, a mega trivia competition with loads of chocolate as prizes, Gobblefunked Fun with Felice and a screening of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – as well as craft and story tents, a zillion cupcakes and thousands of sausages and some excellent daggy dad (and mum) dancing too. We were blessed with blue skies and a huge crowd and I have to say that the event is a huge highlight in what has been four years of incredible events. Congratulations to Dot Tonkin and her unstoppable team at Penguin Random House for pulling off, what I think will definitely be the event of the year.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Anastasia
Hi Jacqueline.
Sounds like you all had a ball!
Can’t wait to see you in Woollahra later this September.
From Anastasia
Phoebe
It was Awesome
Sarah hyu
Duh
Sarah hyun
Jaquline good luck
Jacqueline Harvey
Thank you 🙂
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Anastasia,
Thank you- it was Awesome!
Look forward to seeing you in Woollahra, too.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Phoebe
Hi Jacqueline,
This is Phoebe one of your fox cubs!
I just wanted to say thank you for making my day special!
love
Phoebe
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Phoebe,
Thank you for making my day special, too!
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Matilda
Dear Jacqueline,
It sounded like you had an amazing time!
Have a great day,
Matilda
Aiesha
Hi Jaqueline,
My name is Aiesha,
I have been wanting to meet you for a very long time but whenever you come to Melbourne (I live in Melbourne) it is at an inconvenient time or I miss out,
Next time you come to Melbourne please let me know,
Thanks,
Aiesha
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Aiesha,
What a shame that you missed the Roald Dahl Day, it was just so much fun!
Sadly, I do not think that I will be in Melbourne again this year, however, keep an eye on my website and, if you haven’t already, subscribe to my Newsletter- we post and publicise details of future events in advance.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Aiesha
Hi Jacqueline,
Yes,I was quite upset about missing out on the Road Dahl event,
I have subscribed to your newsletter and will be looking out for your next event in Melbourne.
I don’t think you remember me but I met you once at the Darebin library in Preston,
Hopefully I’ll meet you some time soon,
Aiesha
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Aiesha,
It’s hard to get to everything and I totally understand that families are very busy. Hope to see you soon (and I’m sure if I saw you I’d most likely remember your face as I have quite a good recollection for children I’ve met before!).
Have a great holiday.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Anshika Yadav
Hi Jacqueline,
Its great to hear you had a wonderful time.
Just wondering where can you buy the book Alice Miranda in China
Thanks Anshika
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Anshika,
Alice-Miranda in China is certainly available at bookshops now and also via online booksellers, such as Booktopia.
I’m sure you will have no trouble finding a copy.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Anshika Yadav
Thanks a lot Jacqueline
Do you have any events planned in Brisbane or Gold Coast
Please let me know
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Anisha,
I’ve actually just been to Brisbane and the Gold Coast a few weeks ago so I won’t be back again until next year but keep a look out on the Events page or if you’ve subscribed to the newsletter then you’ll get all the information there.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Anshika Yadav
Thanks Jacqueline
Have the winners been out for the September competition?
If not when will they come out
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Anshika,
I will be trying to get the newsletter and competition winners sorted over the weekend (although I am going to England tonight so it might be a bit later!).
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Amy
To Jacqueline Harvey,
Hi, I’m Amy Cho!!
I live in Melbourne; I didn’t know you visited here just 10 days before! I am a big fan of your Alice Miranda series. Plz come back to Melbourne: it’s soon summer!!
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Amy,
What a shame that you missed the Roald Dahl Day celebrations. I leave for a two month overseas tour next week and so I do not think that I will be in Melbourne again this year, however, keep an eye on my website and, if you haven’t already, subscribe to my Newsletter- we post and publicise details of future events in advance.
I have a few Sydney events planned in mid to late November, so, again, check on my website.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Amy
To: Jacqueline Harvey
From: Amy Cho
P.S: In November, I’m visiting Sydney for a wedding, so I might meet you in there!! (If I can)
Rosie
Hi Jaqueline!
I have just finished reading Alice-Miranda in China. It’s so good and I love it! I was wondering what the 16th AM book is going to be about and whether it has a title?
Thanks Rosie,
P.S are you coming to Melbourne anytime soon?
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Rosie,
So glad you enjoyed the new book. I loved writing it. I’m busy working on Alice-Miranda Holds the Key at the moment which will be out in February. It’s got a gorgeous cover.
Have a great holiday.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Destiny
looks like you had fun their I cant wait to read your newest book Alice-Miranda in China!!!!!
your others are just AMAZING
Jacqueline Harvey
Thanks Destiny – the day was amazing. Hope you get to read the new book soon.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Destiny
just to ask are you going to do any more Alice-Miranda’s ????
please do I LOVE them SOOOO much!!!!
<3 <3 <3 <3
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Destiny,
Yes I am writing Alice-Miranda Holds the Key at the moment and will be working on another one after that and more after that. Thanks for your kind words – it’s great that you enjoy them so much.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Maddy
Hello,
I have read all of the books in the Alice Miranda series and I also own them all.i think that they are amazing.
Jacqueline Harvey
Thanks Maddy – you are very kind and I’m so thrilled that you’re enjoying the books.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
Madi
I didn’t know you have written a new book I’ll have to go to the library ASAP to find Alice-Miranda in China!
Jacqueline Harvey
Hi Madi,
I hope you’ve managed to find it! There is another new one coming out in February too.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline
MARIANNE FERNANDEZ
I really like your article, it is really great 🙂 Thank you for the pictures too.
I lived in Melbourne during few months and it was amazing ! I wrote an article about this magical city on my website 🙂
Jacqueline Harvey
That’s great Marianne. Melbourne is a fabulous place and we had a fantastic time there.
Best wishes,
Jacqueline