Fran Whyte

Fran Whyte asked Hazel Prior:

Dear Hazel, I just spent the last hour sobbing into my tissue box while finishing Ellie & the Harp Maker. I absolutely ADORED this book and devoured it completely while simultaneously trying to slow myself down because I didn't want it to end. I LOVED the characters of Daniel & Ellie so much. I felt as if I was personal friends with them. Could you write a sequel & tell us what is happening in their lives now?

Hazel Prior Hello Fran. Wow, thank you! What a lovely, heart-warming message! I am overjoyed that you loved my debut novel. I still often think of Dan, Ellie, Ed and Phineas, and wonder what they are doing. Unfortunately I can't get away with writing a sequel unless the sales for E&THM are huge and at the moment they're not (sob!). My hands are tied by what my publishers want and, of course, they're looking for novels that sell well. Having said that, I may be lightly referring to some of those beloved characters in a future book. So watch this space!

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Wendy Hill

Wendy Hill asked Hazel Prior:

I am rather ill right now with many serious illnesses and I have been taking care of my 43 year old wheelchair son his whole life. I am depressed and worn out. I read How the Penguins saved Veronica and I was so happy. Then I looked you up and found out there were 2 more penguin books so I ordered them from Amazon. Do you know how happy I was? Thank you for lifting my spirts. Ellie was my first one of yours.

Patty

Patty asked Hazel Prior:

Please write more books! You are in my top 5 favorite authors now. Thank you for the joy you have given me in your two books. I guess I need to ask a question for this to post. Any new book soon?

Norma Sheppard

Norma Sheppard asked Hazel Prior:

Good Morning Mrs. Prior (Hazel!) In all my years you are the second author I have written to. The first time was at aged 15 but I would like to thank you for keeping a cranky 67 year old entertained over the two novels with Veronica and co! I am delighted to know I am not alone, am I? ! I've got all my friends reading your work and we will await the next opportunity to pre-order your next book so please keep writing.

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