Last Friday I pressed send on my monthly newsletter, which included this little update:
“I’m beyond excited to announce that the first novel in my three-book middle-grade fantasy/adventure series will be published on 14 October, 2014 by Hachette Australia, with books two and three to follow in March and October, 2015.
Yep. Three books within 12 months. You can see why I had to write this post about being Missing. In Action. And if you’ve been following along with my #writeabookwithAl hashtag on my Facebook page, you’ve been watching my progress firsthand!
I’m looking forward to sharing more details about the series, which is aimed at 10+ readers, in coming months, including titles and covers as they come to hand. I hope you’ll share the adventure with me!”
I am loving writing this series, more than I could ever have imagined. I have fallen hard for all my characters and am really enjoying, er, torturing them guiding them through a series of adventures. I’ll introduce you to them all as the launch date grows nearer, but for now I must focus on what is turning out to be my busiest writing year ever. Which is saying something.
The series grew out of a chat I had with Mr10 one night. And took on a life of its own when I asked myself, “What if?”.
Never underestimate the power of those two little words.
Finally something for me!
You could be A.T. Rowling.
Great news! Congrats Allison!
Such exciting news! Look forward to hearing more 🙂
I am just so happy for you Al 🙂
And you are right, “What if”
I can’t wait to read them too. xo
Your news in my newsletter inbox made me smile. Congrats Al. I’m over the moon for you. 🙂
Go Allison! Cannot wait to read! X
Oh my goodness – that is FANTASTIC news!! So pleased for you. You must be over the moon!
Thank you! I am! (Also nervous, but we’re not talking about that.)
You never know where inspiration is going to come from…
I’ll be back again soon. Book three awaits attention…
Terrific Tanyia – I hope they love them!
Thanks Alexa! Yours first!
Thanks Katie – the Facey cheersquad had been VERY helpful!
Thanks Naomi!
Fantastic Allison! Wish I had some grandchildren to enjoy them, might just have to read them myself 🙂
I’m sure you’ll love them Merrin. We can turn them into a musical…
Thanks Patrice!
Congratulations Al- timing will be great for my lads.
Oh, that’s great, thanks Trish! Hope you’re feeling well! x
Where’s the like button on this post?!
If only life came with a ‘like’ button.
Right Al, I need to pick your brains. Am in the middle of a PhD on Young Adult fiction and the male adolescent!
Well, that sounds like fun… 🙂
Congratulations, I can’t wait to see what you’ve written, your children would be the perfect audience. A very special time for you and your family xx
It is Rae – thank you! The boys are thrilled!
Congratulations, Alison! Looking forward to hearing about the series!
Thanks Karen!
Congrats Al! Seriously brilliant news! Can’t wait to read them x
Thanks Gab!
So exciting! Congratulations!
It IS exciting! Thank you.
So very exciting. Congrats Al. Can’t wait to read them!!
Thanks Em!
Excellent news! Look forward to more updates.
Nic x
Thanks Nic!
Congratulations! That is fantastic news. So happy for you and can’t wait to hear when they’re out.
Thanks Kym – I’ll keep you posted!
That sounds good as well, Tea!