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AT THE WORLD’S END QUESTION

I wonder? will there be a follow up on The Crystal Stair?
I loved the two books I have read in Swedish
Vid världens ände och Kristalltrappan
Please answer
your fan
Marie Sjöstedt,Umeå, Sweden
Hi Marie. I’m afraid there are no plans for that at the moment, thought I would certainly enjoy writing a third book of  Caz and Wil’s adventures. 

Replicants in Speed of Darkness

Hello Ms. Fisher! My friend and I were wondering, in The Speed of Darkness when Venn goes back in time to save his wife, does it create a Replicant of him? I know Replicants are only created if you meet your past self but didn’t Venn see his past self when they went to watch… Continue reading

Incarceron

Dearest Catherine, I must say I absolutely adore your Incarceron duology. It’s so amazing! The two worlds of the Prison and the Realm are both so astonishingly well developed, and the characters- I love them all! I even occasionally shed a tear for Incarceron himself, believe it or not. But I must say my favorite… Continue reading

Fan art

Hello Ms. Fisher, I absolutely adore your books. I just wanted to ask: I know you said you’re fine with fan art, but what are your feelings about fan fiction? (Kind of a different beast…) Thank you! I am fine with people writing it as a private thing.. if they put it on line, that’s… Continue reading

The Speed of Darkness

I just finished The Speed of Darkness and it was AMAZING! Thank you so much for taking me through this unforgettable journey, Venn will always be one of my favorite literary characters. I have two questions after finishing this book. First, is Maskelyne Mortimer Dee? Second, do you think Venn will join the Shee eventually… Continue reading

Coming in October: The Clockwork Crow

Coming in October: The Clockwork Crow

My next novel The Clockwork Crow will be published by Firefly Books in October. We’re still finalizing the cover, but when it’s ready I’ll put it up for everyone to see. Here’s the link for Firefly’s announcement. Magical middle grade adventure coming soon from Catherine Fisher … The book is for children rather than Young… Continue reading

Last few places for Ty newydd course

Last few places for Ty newydd course

There are still a very few places on the Myths and Legends in YA Fiction course next week at Ty Newydd. Come and join Kevin Crossley-Holland, Katherine Langrish and myself by the sea to discuss the Mabinogi, the Norse gods, fairytales and fantasy. Book now here! Continue reading

Working on new book

Working on new book

I haven’t posted any news for a while because I have been working on a few new projects, including a new poetry collection, which is called The Bramble King. I am also writing a book for younger readers (9-12) called The Clockwork Crow. It’s set in a very bitter winter and I’m having to use… Continue reading

Celtic Myth in Children’s Literature

Celtic Myth in Children’s Literature

Dr Dimitra Fimi’s new book is out shortly, and it looks great. I’m honoured that my book Darkhenge is discussed, and its relationship to the Taliesin myth explored. Dimitra and I had a great discussion on Welsh legends, folktales, Taliesin, Ceridwen and other fascinating things in a cafe in Cardiff last year,  and now I’m… Continue reading