I always feel bad when I watch an author walk out disappointed when my boss doesn't decided to pick up their work. Especially when I think what they were doing was really pretty amazing. I think that's the worst part of this job watching dreams crushed, but on the other side I get to see dreams made too…

BRILLIANT date. We are going out for lunch tomorrow - it's so fantastic to be able to discuss books with a guy actually knows what he's talking about.

On a completely unrelated note - if I threw a Halloween party - is there any interest? Other than Lily? Because I think with all the crazy lately it would be great for people to be able to let off some steam.

I need a new dress - who wants to go shopping?

Due to some travel complications we ended up in Hong Kong for a night and it's absolutely AMAZING.

It's this huge hub of activity with a perfect mixture of East and West, new and old, and it's beautiful.

There are SO MANY PEOPLE here and the city really is a living and breathing entity. I'm not a huge fan of cities but this is one I think I can fall in love with. You should see the night markets and the street sign lights that go on as far as the eye can see, they're breathtaking in person. Something about this city just bleeds energy and it's overwhelming for a small group of foreign geeks who are much more used to animals than people but we're enjoying it and taking it all in while we still have the chance.

We kind of want to stay here a little longer since there's so much to see but it doesn't seem like that'll happen. Maybe we'll take a trip here together sometime.

Monty
Oh! I made it a point to ask for Edmund's birthday off. As luck would have it, we'll be in the country so I'll definitely be in attendance!

Scamanders
It occurred to me that I haven't said a thing since I've left! I'm sorry I'm so bad at keeping touch but I did pick up some things for you. I can't wait to come back and tell you about this trip!

Filtered: Monty

You know what we haven't done in ages? A party. We should have one at our flat. I know we don't have a proper reason for one, but who needs an excuse, yeah?

Filtered: Novus

You know, I think I liked it better when our parents couldn't read our every word.

Monty and I have added to the Wood household yet again. This time, we brought home the world's most adorable puppy.

I'm delighted to announce on here that my final manuscript for my next book, the first in the 6th year of the Animagus Avengers, has been accepted and I can announce it's title:

The Thoroughly Terrifying Thestral!

Expect this book to see Susanna, Denise, Janelle and Clarisse challenged even more than they ever have. I can't give too much away, but you'll be happy to know that Amalthia the unicorn is back with a pretty large role, and that there is some love, death and hope. I hope you'll consider preordering for our Christmas release!

I'll be having an author talk and reading on Halloween morning, so you're invited, young and old fans alike!

I'm also looking forward to a European book tour-and I get to bring Clarence with me! What could be better??

[Private to Ravenclaw Alums]

How are my fellow 'claws, young and old? It seems so strange that I don't have any more children to go through Hogwarts, but I suppose I have grandchildren to hopefully look forward to.

[Clarence]

I can't wait for the book tour! They already sent me info for our first city-October 16-22 will will be in Prague at Hotel Green Lobster! Isn't that just a really charming sounding hotel?? I can't wait!