The door could lead anywhere in the world, in theory. Why New York City? What does Mere do there?

I just finished your book. I met Liesa at a party at a comic book shop here in New York recently and picked it up shortly thereafter.

I really enjoyed the book and will recommend it over at Endicott Studio (I’m a reviewer over there) when I get a chance to write a little something.

I’m sure you’ve alredy thought of this, but I’ll mention it anyway. I’d love to see some interaction between Reason and Sarafina, and some resolution too.

Also, I humbly request a little more discussion as to why, exactly, the women of the family either die young with magic or go mad. Is it one of those speculative fiction things that I’m just supposed to accept? Could be, but either way, a little more time spent on it would be good.

Lastly, I’d like to know more about Jason, namely who he is and what was his relationship with Mere.

Hope this helps! Congratulations on all of your success with the series.

justine — i’m delighted to hear you’re getting your plans in gear. i will be impatiently awaiting the results. good luck and much tequila!

Marrije: arvo means afternoon. I’m pretty sure that “arvo” is not just an aussieism. I’ve heard at least one New Jersey boy use it. I’ve also used some more of my fave oz words in book 2, like “drongo.” I fear it’s dying back home, so this is my little effort to revive it.

Shana: Ah, yes, Poncey the Eighties Boyfriend. So much potential there!

Didi: No worries. I’ll get on to all of it!

Sherwood: Feel free to spoil away. I don’t think anyone who hasn’t read the book will be reading these comments. But just in case I’ll up date the post with a spoiler warning.

My other things are big enough that I’m pretty sure you’re aware of them. You probably dealt with some of them in the second book. Still, you asked…

Mostly, I’d like to know what’s up with the cat in the basement. Why was it there? Did Mere really kill it? Why? Why did Reason’s mom want here to dig it out? Did the fact that it was dug out have any effect on any of the Cansinos?

Also, what’s with the teeth thingie.

Basically, all the things that creeped Reason out, are things I’d like to see addressed. Was ANYTHING Sarafina said true? Was she completely insane the whole time, and just became violent towards the end?

And on to Jey-Tee. What WAS the deal with her dad? In what way did he become a monster?

And finally, and this is the obvious “you will deal with this or be hunted down and badgered about it”: Does Reason solve the magic or madness dilemma?

and what was the story with the cat, anyways?

One big question for me: what’s the dealie with the lift in the building where Reason and Jay-Tee have the snowball fight?

I loved Tom’s love of fashion, and of course we need to know more about the tree.

Ooh, and more Aussie words in a new glossary! preferably explaining ‘arvo’.