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Tiger Chicks <3 Old Magic! After I posted my last post like ten minutes ago, I checked my school email and guess what???

I had an email from Marianne Curley!! I couldn't believe it! I'm going to share her email with you, which I hope is okay with her. :)

Dear Katie

I knew there had to be someone out there in the world with my characters' names, and from the sound of your voice I couldn't be more delighted that one of those was you. Thank you for bringing Old Magic to the attention of your 7/8 grade class. It is very inspiring for a writer to know their work is being discussed in a classroom and enjoyed by so many. I don't have the time to reply to all emails, but some, like yours, or from any teachers or librarians, I make the time for. I have the greatest respect for educators. Bringing knowledge to our children, expanding their minds or giving them the tools with which to do so themselves, even long after their formal education is complete, should always be applauded.

Please tell your class how delighted I am that they are reading Old Magic. Old Magic was my first published novel and holds a special place in my heart. I wrote it after my daughters, Danielle and Amanda, who were thirteen and fourteen respectively at the time, pleaded with me to write a book they could read. I explained an idea I had about a girl who lived on a mountain who could work magic and was very comfortable with her gift who meets a new boy at school who has powers but doesn't know it and is not comfortable with it, and they loved the idea so much, I went ahead and wrote it. Finding an agent was my next job, and I was lucky to have found a man who loved the novel as much as my daughters! He sent the manuscript to an affiliated agency in London and three weeks later I had offers from two publishers.

If I could give advice based on my experience it would be to love what you do. If you have a passion for your work, it will not be a chore. I wake every morning eager to start work. I consider myself extremely fortunate. I have been working on a new YA fantasy series for the past two years and recently had an offer for the first three books. My daughter Danielle, who is now a Designer, is working on a brand new website for me, which will have details about my new series. I hope to have it up and running by Christmas.

Katie, thank you for this opportunity to connect with my readers. I will now take a peak at the websites you have sent me. Have a lovely day.

With best wishes
Marianne Curley

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How Cool is that! I love email! Never be afraid to email a favorite author to share with them how much you loved their books! You never know if you might hear back from them! :) <3 Mrs. G.