Comments on: Up to date correspondence & the joys of fanmail

By: Nicola

Nicola — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:41:29 +0000

Hi Justine, would you be willing to disclose your mangosteen source in Sydney? I’ve googled and googled to no avail.

By: Justine

Justine — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 03:26:53 +0000

And now I must thank all of you for thanking me for thanking you. My head may explode.

By: E. Kristin Anderson

E. Kristin Anderson — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:32:31 +0000

Hoorah for a wonderful year! I’m one of the ones that thinks there could be more fairy books – but just so you know, I also think it is great standalone. I sent HTDYF to my best friend (who has a parking angel who is, her words “a big black lady named Charlie”) for her birthday (which is today – December birthdays can be tragic!) and she is THRILLED.

I LOVE that you are open to other people writing in your universe. So many authors dislike it and some have even forbidden it, which I don’t understand. If someone was inspired to write in a world that I created, I’d be cheered and flattered! Then again, you are Justine, Queen of Awesome. So how could we ever expect any less from you?

By: sara z.

sara z. — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:16:18 +0000

While I’ve always wanted to be a writer, until my first book came out, it had never really occurred to me to think about what that would actually mean, about what it would be like to have readers.

Second this. It has been a huge unexpected joy for me, too.

And, me, too, thanking you for your wonderful blog!

By: afaz

afaz — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:41:54 +0000

I agree with Tim. You shouldn’t be thanking us – we should be thanking you! I’ve only read Magic or Madness, since my library doesn’t have any of your other books (sad, no?) and I’m lacking in the funds to go to a bookstore, but this blog entertains me to no end. When I come online, there are two things I check – my email and your website. It’s almost always a nice little pick-me-up when I’m feeling like crap and it makes good days that much better. And if anyone does a HTDYF/Naruto crossover, I’ll make sure to read it. (I am, after all, something of a fanfic addict.)
So thank you so much for just being such an excellent writer.
~afaz

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:43:56 +0000

Thank YOU Justine for giving us this amazing blog and your wonderful books! You always have something insightful (and often funny) to say and I find that yours is one of the few blogs I visit on a regular basis. I can’t wait until HTDYF comes out in Australia.

Thank you and keep up the awesome work!