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Name: Cora Harrison
Message:Dear Silber,
The name of the book is 'The Girl on the Marble Slab' and it is about Charles Dickens and his friend investigating the death of one of the young girls whom he had rescued from prostitution. I'm hoping it will be published next year some time. It was very interesting researching the two worlds, the well-off and the very poor.

I hope you will enjoy it when it is published.
Dated:Wed Aug 9 11:20:39 2017  

Name: Silber
Message:Hello, dear Mrs. Harrison,

I am sixteen and I like it to read about history and the books about Alfie and the Gang were just great. So I really hoped for a few more books. There are so many stories untold about these guys and the time of these guys. But it sounds very interesting that you have written more books about these historical times, the victorian times. So I would really like to read them. Maybe you can suggest some of your books? I really like your way of writing, so I would love it, to read more by you.
Dated:Tue Aug 8 12:56:55 2017  

Name: Cora Harrison
Message:Dear Silber

I'm afraid it was just the usual - exploring possibilities, but it all coming to nothing. I suppose the answer is that, although they sold well, and won some prizes, they did not sell well enough to tempt a publisher to go beyond six books.

I am writing a book for adults now that deals with the same time and the same problems, but as it is for adults it can be more open about the life of the poor at that time.

How old are you, Silber? I wondered if it might be suitable for you if it gets published. You sound very grow-up.
Dated:Wed Aug 2 10:26:17 2017  

Name: Silber
Message:Hello, dear Mrs. Harrison, was your talk with your agent successful und good for Alfie and the gang? The book you mentioned about Oliver Twist was good, but I like your stories about "The London Murder Mysteries" better, because they are more thrilling. It was very interesting to read about the terrible situation for kids then. How they were treated and that they had do to lots of things to survive. Is it true that they had to endure physical abuse, beatings and such regulary? And that even prostitution was common in these days for young girls? It is good that these things are in your books, because it is important to know about and not only to read about the bright sides of life. It makes your books so vibriant, credible and informative.
Dated:Tue Aug 1 12:40:08 2017  

Name: Cora Harrison
Message:i always think of writing a book as like a journey from the opening to the ending, where you are describing everything that happened, everything experienced, felt seen, all described so as to hold the attention of a reader/listener.
Dated:Mon Jul 10 22:36:34 2017  

Name: Taiane
Message:Yes, I do have and end to the story! I also think that's important when writing because then you already know where you want to go with it
Dated:Mon Jul 10 22:14:17 2017  

Name: Cora Harrison
Message:I must look on the Internet to see the cover.

Have you thought of an ending for your project? I don't allow myself to start before I've thought of an ending.

Though sometimes I do change it if I think of something more interesting
Dated:Fri Jun 30 09:53:36 2017  

Name: Taiane
Message:Oh, I forgot to tell you. I'm starting a new book project. Maybe it's something, maybe it isn't but I'm pretty excited about the ideas.
Dated:Thu Jun 29 19:11:23 2017  

Name: Taiane
Message:As soon as I read it I'll tell you about the translation.
I wonder why they waited so long to release it here... Anyway, have you seen the book cover? It's quite different from the original but also pretty!
So glad that you still remember me!
Dated:Thu Jun 29 19:09:42 2017  

Name: Cora Harrison
Message:How lovely to hear from you, Taiane.

And I had nearly forgotten about that book. You must tell me how you think it translated. I had lots of messages from the translator quite a few years ago asking for explanations of some of the expressions I used, particularly the 18th century expressions. She seemed very nice and very intelligent.
Do keep in touch.. I love to hear from you.
Dated:Wed Jun 14 09:14:00 2017  

Name: Taiane
Message:Hello Cora! How do you do?
I'm thrilled! Your book "Jane Austen stole my boyfriend" just came out in Portuguese! I can't wait to buy it and read!
Taiane
Dated:Mon Jun 12 23:28:38 2017  

Name: Cora Harrison
Message:well, I'd really love to do a third one, and about Rose, who is my favourite of the sisters.

However, and now you know what I'm going to say, publishers don't print books to please writers, they print books to sell thousands of copies, and Macmillan are not convinced that they will sell thousands of copies of a third 'Debutantes' book.
And so...
Dated:Tue May 2 23:41:05 2017  

Name: Kylee
Message:I think I know the answer to this, but I have to ask anyway. I've been thinking about the Debutante series which I read a few years ago, and completely LOVED. I'm thinking about re-reading them, but what I'd really love is a third book. Is there any chance at all you'd write a third, perhaps focusing on Rose?
Dated:Tue May 2 12:41:08 2017  

Name: Cora Harrison
Message:You know, Silber, you fill me with enthusiasm for doing some more of these books. I am a great enthusiast for Dickens and his stories of Victorian London and his books, especially Oliver Twist, inspired me to write about my own 'Fagin's Gang'.

I think that I will have a chat with my agent on Monday about the possibility of doing another set of these books. I did so enjoy writing them and lots of kids have told me that they enjoyed reading them. In fact, they won some prizes where the judges were children - always the most worth-while awards, in my view.
Thank you so much for going to the trouble of writing.
Dated:Sun Apr 30 08:11:18 2017  

Name: Silber
Message:Hello, dear Mrs. Harrison,
yes, I read them in English. I like the language a lot. Unfortunately they are not translated into german. It would be a shame if you would not continue such a fantastic and very thrilling series. I keep my fingers crossed for you, that you found very soon a new publisher for Alfie and his wonderful gang. Every book was like being part of the gang and I had the luck to read all six books in a row last year. But now I am out of this great stuff and that is the reason why I asked you. And do you have already ideas for the next books? I know, you write a lot of books, but please, find some time for Alfie. I like the way you describe the time and all the small informations about daily life back then.
Dated:Sat Apr 29 15:48:58 2017  

Name: Cora Harrison
Message:thank you for writing, Silber. I'm delighted that you liked the books. Did you read them in English?

Yes, I'd love to write some more, but the original publisher went out of business. So I must look for another publisher.

By the way, did you read them in English, or were they translated into German?

And I must say that you write excellent English!
Dated:Sat Apr 29 14:49:43 2017  

Name: Silber
Message:Hello, dear Mrs. Harrison,

I am from Germany and a huge fan of your London Murder Mysteries series. I read all six books in the series and I really want to know when you finally have the next books written and published for everyone who likes these books like me. I always ask myself what will happen with Alfie and the gang. It would be very kind of you to answer my question and I really hope for some good news.
Dated:Sat Apr 29 13:57:23 2017  

Name: Cora Harrison
Message:Thank you, 3rd class St. Conaire's Shannon, Co. Clare!

I remember coming to your school, long ago, when I wasn't so old as I am now.

I remember telling the children how I got the idea for 'Nuala & Her Secret Wolf'

It was the middle of the night... not a dark, dark night, but a night full of silver moonshine. My Alsatian dog (looked a little like a wolf) wanted to go out and I took her up to the ancient iron age fort on our land.

And while we stood there, I noticed, with a shiver of fear, that my dog was growling, very quietly, almost under breath.
And that all the hairs on the back of her neck, and right down her back, all the hair was standing on end....
Dated:Fri Mar 31 14:52:13 2017  

Name: 3rd class St. Conaire's Shanno
Message:Hello Cora,
here in the class now with all the boys and girls looking up! We just wanted to say how much we enjoyed 'Nuala and Her Secret Wolf.' Kuba said it was the best book ever! The boys and girls loved the book and will now look out for other written by you.
Best of luck,
Goodbye
3rd class St. Conaire's Shannon, Co. Clare.
Dated:Fri Mar 31 14:49:41 2017  

Name: Cora Harrison
Message:Lovely to hear from my favourite school.

And I am delighted to know that you liked one of my Drumshee books.

I wonder whether you might like to read 'Drumshee Rebels' next. That takes place after 'Titanic' and has Mike & Maggie MacMahon in it.

Let me know if you have any questions. It's a pleasure to hear from you.
Dated:Fri Jun 17 14:42:10 2016  

Name: Third Class, Milford NS
Message:Hello Cora,
We have just finished reading Titanic Voyage from Drumshee and we had to tell you how much we LOVED it. It has been our favourite book we have read this year. Our teacher is from Clare and he is happy that we are reading about his county too. We look forward to reading more of your books next year. Any suggestions as to what we should read next?
Thanks so much and we hope you are keeping well.
Third Class, MNS
Dated:Fri Jun 17 13:47:11 2016  

Name: Cora
Message:How are you, Taiane? Every time I hear something about Brazil I think of you.

At the moment I am writing a book set in the time of King Henry VIII of England and so am reading lots of books about him and the time he lived in. The more I know, the more I want to know. I find myself looking up books to find out how much he paid his cook etc.
Dated:Fri Apr 29 08:44:56 2016  

Name: Taiane
Message:Hi Cora!
How are you?
Long time since last message I sent to you. I wish I had not stopped talking about books with you. It was one of the best parts of my day.
Dated:Fri Apr 29 02:16:36 2016  

Name: Anna
Message:Yes I have, I really like how there is a slight twist and the mystery is much deeper than the league itself.
Dated:Wed Apr 13 21:01:13 2016  

Name: Cora Harrison
Message:the Hound of the Baskervilles is brilliant.

Have you read 'The Red-headed League'? That is very clever.
Dated:Wed Apr 13 20:55:34 2016  

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