Alice Blog

Could You Read My Book?

Question:
I can’t believe I’m actually emailing an author! It’s awesome. I am a huge book fan, and will read every book in the library. Last year, in fourth grade, picking up my very first Alice book was liking picking up gold. The first one I read was Alice In Between, which I think is the very best Alice book, next to Alice In Lace. Alice, Pamela, and Elizabeth seem to real that I feel I could just see Benjamin McKinley in the phone book if I looked it up.  I have read books #2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, and 13.
As a huge reader, I write my own books and was wondering if I could send one to you, for maybe you to read? It would mean so much to me, it really would. It would be my biggest dream come true.

Phyllis replied:
I wish I could read every book and story and poem that readers would like me to read, but it’s impossible.  I’m so swamped with work of my own.  I’m so glad that you’ve enjoyed the Alice books so much.  You still have many more to read!

Another Series?

Question:
I was just wondering if you were ever going to write another series like the alice ones? because i know everybody loves them just as much as i do but we know they have to come to a finish. so just wondering if you were planning to or write anything similar to it.
btw’s you’re my most favorite author EVER!!!!!!
 
Phyllis replied:
I certainly don’t plan to write any series that takes me another 28 years!  Right now I’m concentrating on single books that have been in my head for a long time.  But I’m happy to know you loved the Alice books so much!

Meet Phyllis Reynolds Naylor THIS MONTH!

Dear Friends of Alice,

Phyllis’s publishing team here with an exciting announcement: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is going on tour this month! You can see the list of cities she’ll be visiting and her schedule of bookstore appearances and events by clicking here, or on the “Alice Tour 2013″ tab at the top of this page. Please come and celebrate the final book in the Alice series with us—Phyllis can’t wait to meet you in person!

Proud of Who I Am Now

I am pretty sure I would be a different person if I had not read the Alice books six years ago. As I am taking AP Literature this year, we talked  about how fiction is so important, when everyone is debating that non-fiction  is more important. But really, there’s nothing like sympathizing, and getting  to know a character lie your own sister. The characterization of Alice over the years will always be like a real friend to me when I look back; her ups and downs, her funny and awkward moments, the problems with her parents, etc. I have leaned so much about growing up and being myself. And I’m proud of who I am now.

Thank you SO much for writing a series that have not only made me feel so much better, but have inspired me as well. I remember getting an autographed poster years ago, and I’ll always remember how happy I was! Hopefully I will be able to see you on your book tour!
 
Phyllis replied:

I would love to see you!  I would also love to see the hundreds and hundreds of readers who have written to me over the years–even given me ideas for the Alice series.  My first stop will be the  Takoma Park Library, Takoma Park Maryland on Tuesday, October 15th at 7:30.  The newest, and final, book of the Alice series, NOW I’LL TELL YOU EVERYTHING, will be on sale, or you may bring your own books for autographing.

Okay to Start Here?

Question:
 
Is it okay to start reading I like him he likes her, without reading all the other books before?
 
Phyllis replied:

Of course!  Read and enjoy!

Even More Alice

Question:
 
I’m twenty-six years old, and it’s been a long time since I’ve read an “Alice” book. I was, however, thinking of dear Alice just yesterday and how truly grateful I am for your series. Alice got me through those dreadful pre-teen years and I clung to those stories, finding solace in the pages.

It seems you’ve written even more Alice books since then and I think that’s wonderful! Every young girl should read your novels and have an opportunity to find a friend in Alice.

I sincerely thank you. Alice books are one of my favorite memories about growing up. I’ll always be a fan!

Phyllis replied:
 
Indeed, I’ve been busy, and yes, there are 28 books in all, the very last one coming out next Monday!

Meet Phyllis Reynolds Naylor!

Dear Friends of Alice,

Phyllis’s publishing team here with an exciting announcement: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is going on tour in October! You can see the list of cities she’ll be visiting and her schedule of bookstore appearances and events by clicking here, or on the “Alice Tour 2013” tab at the top of this page. Please come and celebrate the final book in the Alice series with us—Phyllis can’t wait to meet you in person!

**Please note the new date and location of the event in Eugene, OR**

Oct. 27 – 3:00 PM

Barnes & Noble

1163 Valley River Center

Eugene, OR 97401

National Book Festival Photos

Thanks to everyone who came out to see Phyllis at the National Book Festival on Saturday! She loved meeting all of you!

Meet the Author of the Alice Series!

Dear Friends of Alice,

Phyllis’s publishing team here with an exciting announcement: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is going on tour in October! You can see the list of cities she’ll be visiting and her schedule of bookstore appearances and events by clicking here, or on the “Alice Tour 2013” tab at the top of this page. Please come and celebrate the final book in the Alice series with us—Phyllis can’t wait to meet you in person!

Any More Cities on your Tour?

Question:
 
I see that your are doing an Alice Tour, and I was wondering if the locations posted on the website were all the stops, or if more will be added. (Particularly in the Toronto area?) I’d love a chance to meet you and thank you in person for sharing Alice’s life with us.
 
Phyllis replied:
 
And I so wish that I could meet you.  It’s going to be wonderful to meet so many fans on this trip.  I’ve met some of you before when I was speaking in various parts of the country, but this is two weeks devoted to meeting Alice fans.  Because authors are usually given only two weeks for a tour–much more would be exhausting–locations are frequently grouped in a few major parts of the country so that authors aren’t spending most of their time in the air.  We started this tour in Maryland, then a few locations in the Midwest, and a few more on the West Coast.  We will be adding a few schools to the list, but these will be determined later and are usually sponsored by bookstores.