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ALMOST CHRISTMAS...

I think that Christmas is my favourite time of year… and with snow on the ground and the presents wrapped and the Christmas tree lights twinkling, it’s not hard to see why! I’m snuggling in by the fire, writing my new book Vanilla Skye, the sequel to Cherry Crush… so far so good!

There’s lots to celebrate this December, too! Back in September we ran a comp for readers who came to my Cherry crush tour events, to design the ultimate chocolate box… reader K-J Watts was the winner, scooping a whole HAMPER of Divine chocolate just in time for Christmas! The two runners up were Emma Vinter and Rhona Brown, who each win cherry themed goodies from Lush. Mmmm!

If you’re feeling lucky, there’s a cool competition over on the SUPERFAN’S SECRET PAGE... check it out, you could win a signed Cathy Cassidy Nintendo Flips disc! If you haven’t seen the SUPERFAN’S SECRET PAGE yet, you’ll need the secret password to access it – the clue to the password is in the free email NEWSLETTER. If you haven’t signed up for the free email NEWSLETTER yet, there’s still time – we’ll be repeating that password clue in the January newsletter! There’s lots more cool stuff on the secret page, too, so don’t miss out – but remember, it’s for superfans only!

So… what’s your favourite thing about Christmas? Let me know… I’m just off to make a hot chocolate before getting back to Vanilla Skye!

xxx


97 Comments on ALMOST CHRISTMAS...

Gunes says...

Hi Cathy! I read Cherry Crush and I just loved it! I simply can’t wait for Vanilla Skye to come out! I hope you’ll have a wonderful Christmas! Merry Christmas, Gunes

Rebeka says...

My best thing about Christmas is that it is a time of celebration, so the whole family gathers together.

Katie says...

you writing a new book Vanilla Skye woh that is so cool

Hannah says...

Hi Cathy, I don’t know if you remember me but on the last post I made a comment about Christmas! I love it because of the tasty food, because I love art and I enjoy making decorations, I love seeing family and recieving presents and giving presents is great! Vanilla Skye is such a good title for a book and I would love to read it as soon as it comes out! Please keep writing more because I love your books! When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up? I really want to be an author like you and you really inspire me! Thank you for writing books and keep going! Love from Hannah! xxx

Zara says...

I Love The Whole Thing About It Really . . . It’s All Just So Fab :D x

Maeve says...

I love Christmas , just about everything I love . My most fav thing would be that you can get all nice and snuggled up at home and I love the festive cheer ! This is my fav time of year :D

Noor says...

I totally agree!! The fresh touch of snow, the cackling smell of fire, and most of all : FAMILY !! Nothing beats Christmas… Loads of love from Holland!!

Jessica says...

What I love about christmas is the spirit, the giving, the recieving, the joy and happiness about it! And all the decoration, especially the chance to do it with people we love! My favourite day of the countdown till christmas is christmas eve. When every body is excited about the next day and we get to see all our friends! Christmas is magical and thats why every body has a right to enjoy it! :-)

Emily says...

I just about love EVERYTHING about Christmas!!! Exept from the cold and everyone laughing at you when your slipping about on the ice. . . I was thrilled when it snowed where I live, though :D I loved Cherry Crush, I have read it twice already!! Probably on Christmas eve I’ll be sat up on the sofa, reading my fave Cathy Cassidy book (gingersnaps) with the fire on, eating chocolate. :D Keep on writing Cathy xxx

Anna :) says...

I Love Christmas….......Best tym of t he year!!!!! :D X) xxx

Cassidy says...

Hi Cathy, I’ve read 2 of your books already well kinda I am still ready one called Dizzy. I can’t waituntil you finish that new book and publish it.

Sophie says...

I love christmas, I love giving and receiving gifts especially when the whole family is together! But because I live in Australia there is no snow on the ground just hot weather! I also like swimming and drinking cool drinks at christmas time! I am looking forward to the new book coming out and want to wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS !

Niamh;x says...

wow – Christmas is my favourite time of year – It’s what I live for! At the minute I am drinking Hot chocolate with marshmallows and whipped cream + on top there is sprinkles of choclate – yum! I Love Christmas Eve because it’s the anticipation of getting your presents I love! Hah that sounds kinda selfish but our uncle always gets us these vouchers for the poor people in Africa – like last year I bought a pig for them! It makes me feel better and not guilty for getting insane presents! This year I’m asking for a laptop and just 2 or 3 little small things but I can’t wait! Oh and going to my granny’s on Christmas night is fab – we get to show all our cousins our presents and then we just have the craic! Oh and I love giving people presents – my friends and I are doing secret santa (cheaper than buying everyone presents!) and I getting my friend a big galaxy, a gift box from lush and a few other surprises! Can’t wait to see her face :D Well I better go – Can’t wait to read Vanilla Skye. AND It was amazing meeting you at Belfast Cathy! Your so nice and i’m so happy with my signed books! Love Niamh – your superfan! x

Ellie says...

I LURVE CHRISTMAS !!! it’s my favourite time of year, i love the cost feeling, the snow, opening pressies! I’m sure all you guys lurve it too! Happy Christmas everyone! xxxx :D

Michela says...

I love every single thing about Christmas!!! The snow, the decorations, the presents… and chocolate of course!!

Michela says...

This is the second time I’ve commented, but I’ve got an idea for a hot chocolate. My mum makes them like this: You put a lot of whipped cream on the top, then put lots of mini marshmallows in, and then you put some MALTESERS in!! You should try it, it’s delicious!! :)

alix wilson says...

hi cathy i tottly love yr books angel cake is funny and im getting more for xmas,p.s huge fan, MERRY CHRISTMAS CATHY

Shannon says...

Hi Cathy I LOVE YOU & I LOVE CHRISTMAS guess what im getting all your books that are out at the minute for christmas

im reading ” ANGEL CAKE ” at the minute and i have read ” SUNDEA GIRL ” and ” INDIGO BLUE ” and “LUCKY STAR ” and im getting all of the others like “DIZZY,DRIFTWOOD,SCARLETT,GINGERSNAPS,LETTERS TO CATHY , DREAMS&DOODLES DAYBOOK AND THE WHOLE NEW SET OF THE CHOCOLATE BOX GIRLS & vannilla skye and many more….”

LOVE YOUR BEST EVER FAN – Shannon Rebecca Evans. P.S i love you ( AND YOUR BOOKS ) soooooooooooooooooooooooo much x

fatima says...

my favourite thing about christmas is the snow( if it snows!) and when the lights and decorations are up around where you live! it’s breathtaking sometimes! cool a new book called Vanilla Skye! your books always have the coolest names!:)

Emily says...

Dear Cathy! Christmas is my favourite time of year too! It’s when you sit in front of the fire, sip hot chcolate and don’t forget those presents under the tree! I can’t wait until Vanilla Skye comes out – I LOVED Cherry Crush so I know I’ll love Vanilla Skye! Merry Christmas everyone!

jessicab says...

hi, first i am moved by your books they seem so real. something i like about christmas is being together presents or no presents. thoe not many people think the same and say that i’m silly but christmas is not about food or presents.

p.s i love driftwood, it makes me feel gratefull for what i have. i even cry when i read it, so i make sure i have some yummy chocolate as well

-C' says...

I loved Cherry Crush, your books are brilliant, though im really into supernatural novels they’re a great escape from my little supernatural world (: I want to be a writer some day too but I can never finish a story :/

Yinka says...

Can’t wait until Vanilla Skye! Im reading Cherry Crush for the fourth time right now. Can’t wait till Christmas either- presents, Happy times, fun. Merry Christmas Cathy! xoxo

LilyMooMilkyshake says...

Hiya, Hope everyone has a great christmas and cant wait for vanilla skye to come out! i got cherry crush straight when it came out and i read it in a couple of days! I dont have snow where i am but i wish i did for the many reasons but it also gives it a lovely christmasy atmosphere! MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE !! ONLY 14 DAYS TODAY WOOOPPP !! :D x

jenny says...

Don’t stop writing because I am soooooo desperate to read Vanilla Skye. Cherry Crush was mega fabby !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lindsey says...

Hi cathy, I’m loving Christmas, and I’ve been writing lots of poems and stories and stuff because Christmas is SO inspiring with all the lights and snow and carol singing and people smiling and Christmas trees and tinsel! I’m so pleased that you are writng Vanilla Skye, and I’m sure that it’s going to be about Skye! My fave character so far is Cherry, because she has such and imaganative life and she is a lot like me in some ways! MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE !

Julia says...

I just read Scarlet, (literally JUST read!!!),it’s so sad!!! I couldn’t help crying (slightly), at some parts. Otherwise amazing book, Cathy you really have a special talent. I haven’t read Cherry Crush, I’m deffinetly gonna read that soon. I want to read Vanilla Skye, but I think I should read the book before, first!!!! Julia xx

April says...

By far wrapping gifts!

Tristan says...

Hey Cathy, I’m Getting Cherry Crush for Christmas, as well as Daizy Star and the pink Guitar!!!! I’m Ecstatic!!!

emma march says...

hi my fav thing about christmas is giving and spredding joy i hope you have a merry christmas and a happy new yearlove from emma lol

katrina says...

hi cathy!I love your books!I’m trying to collect all of them but my favourite so far is Dizzy and Cherry Crush. I hope I get to read your other books

manuela says...

Hiya Cathy, I got Cherry Crush for my BIRTHDAY I read it in one night with a torch be cause dad turned the electricity off knowing I would read my book wich I did ha ha ha. Cherry Crush is sooooooooooo good I LOVE IT , I was stuck to it, I can’t wait till Vanlla Skye comes out. Christmas is my favourite time of year all about giving and being happy and family, HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE !!!!!!(I LOVE CHRISTMAS ) Lots and lots of love MANUELA XXXXX PS I LOVE YOUR BOOKS .

munii says...

i LOVED CHERYYCRUSH !!! i cant wait 4vanilla skye!!!!

Áine says...

Hey Cathy! i ♥ your books! My Favourite thing about christmas is finding all thoose georgus presents under the tree and drinking hot chocolate with foam and marshmallows on top! mmmm…i can smell it! P.S I have read most of your books and Im loving Cherry Chrush! Can’t wait untill Vannilla Skye comes out! I’ll be a buyer!

Sunita says...

Hi Cathy!! I love all your books so much, but my fave is your new book Cherry Crush!! Our library has all your books too! My favourite thing about Christmas is the pressies of course, but i also like all my family being together! Merry Christmas Cathy!

Meg says...

hi cathy, i finished reading cherry crush a couple of weeks ago now and i am soo excited for vanilla skye. I think your awesome!! your my role-model! Merry Christmas and may you have a happy new year! Meg

Rozita says...

Please write more books i’ve almost all your books and think you’re amaing!!!! i can’t wait for vanilla skye!

Rumbidzo says...

Hey Cathy I read Cherry Crush, and it was great. I can’t wait for Vanilla Skye to come out. have a Merry Christmas, and keep writing. xoxoxo

Zahra says...

hi cathy. I love xmas to it’s a time of year to snuggle down and chill by the fire sipping coco and eating choco’s. Im working on a book called Winter Wishes at the moment when I’ve wrote it I hope you can read it!

Alice says...

I can’t wait until Christmas. I am hopefully getting some Cathy Cassidy books. Tommorow it is my school christmas concert and I am singing a solo. SCARY !!!!! x.

Laura says...

Cathy, I LOVED your book Cherry crush and i can’t WAIT for vanilla sky to come out!!!!! ur an amazing writer, my absolute HERO !!!!!!!

Laura xxx

rebcca says...

can’t wait till Vanilla Skye comes out. merry christmas cathy. you have inspired me big time

Jasmin says...

Hi Cathy, my favourite book of yours so far from what i,ve read is totally Daisy star i love so much it is just amazing i think your the best Author in the world so i hope you keep on writing books and i also wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year

thanks for such great books

from jasmin

Gemma Henderson says...

Remember me? Or.. recognize my name? Hehe! I took out Dizzy today from the library, its one of the few books I haven’t read of yours! I LOVE YOUR BOOKS ! I am one of your biggest fans! :) Merry Christmas!

Freya says...

cool.its great that your writing another book cos i’ve already read and got all of your books and I NEED you to publish it NOW !!! I havn’t got any other books to read at the moment and your books are the ones that i love to read….... PLEASE carry on writing I LOVE your books soooooo much! carry on writing. your the best author that will exsist!!!!! from me

Robyn says...

Have a great christmas Cathy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like everything about christmas. I also cant wait to read Vanilla Sky I have read all your books now and cant wait for the next!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love Robyn xxx

Laurra says...

9 days till christmas!!! Wooopppp can’t wait!!! :)

Aneesah Cherry Sher says...

wel christmas to me is a time for happiness and gatherings maybe a little love too with the mistltoe too! But mostly it celebrates jesus who is very special i hope everyone has a great christmas too! oh and i dont celebrate it because im aisian :(

Lucy Bangor's Biggest Cathy Cassidy Fan. says...

Hiya Cathy Cassidy ! Hope you make the best out of Christmas and remember to enjoy yourself,drink loads of hot chocolate with flakes.I am sure this Christmas is going to make you smile and hope writing Vanilla Skye is going well.I am excited about Christmas because its mostly because you spend time with your closes cousins ,friends and family. Christmas = Happiness,Smiles,Presents. In School today I wrote a Free Verse Poem on Cherry Crush and I hope to send it to you and write a new one to about Cherry Crush. Merry Christmas and a very Special new year. GOOD LUCK on Writing Vanilla Skye love from No.1 Fan L xxxoooxxxoooxxxoooxxxoo

Julia says...

my fav thing about Christmas is opening presents, being with family and/or friends, the delicious food, the decorations, the thought of Jesus… my list is endless! I hope this year is a Whit Christmas! Anyways, keep up the awesome work Cathy, and Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year to all! Julia xx

Cassidy says...

Cathy, Have you finished your book yet? You know I’ve always wanted to be a writer I am working on a book right now you know? I guess when I got your book I relized I should start writing things to you so you can inspire me. I got your books last week and I like Scarlett more than dizzy. I am hoping you write an email to me. One day. Cathy, Please do! PLEASE !

Annie biggset fan!!!! says...

Well my fav thing about Xmas is opening pressies and finding beautiful and lovely pressies! I already know I am getting your books! I love being with family and friends… You need to get Vanilla Sky finished cos I have read all your other books (they are all great!) I just looovvveee Xmas! Love your number 1 fan Annie,xoxo

Alice Baxter says...

Well done to evey one whowon the latest competitions! I hve recentley entered a competition on your website Cathy! Cathy you are amazing ! I love all your books and have to agree – christmas is a great time for love, wishes t ome true and of course hot chocolate ! Your no1 Fan , Alice xoxoxoxo

fiona says...

hi im fiona my friend emma was at your book signing around 2 weeks ago maybe and she got me cherry crush signed by you thank you i love the way you drew the birthday cake and cherry inside love your books i just got the cathy cassidy flips for my ds bye xxxx

Zubeda says...

I LOVE YOUR BOOKS ! I ONLY GOT ANGEL CAKE ! I’m on the part where DAN burns the exercise book!By the way im 9 years old.xxx Hopefully i can get some more books (if I can find them)

Caitlin says...

Can’t wait for Christmas i’m getting my new purple mini laptop and my new personalised roller blades they are sooo cool.Merry Christmas Everyone!!! xxxxxx

niamh says...

hi cathy ,love,love love ur books.ijust got cherry crush.IT HAS UR GOLDON SIGN .Thanks so so so so so so much. have a very merry christmas….. love niamh

Jordan says...

hi cathy,I was reading some of the comments and as well as the girl cassidy i love to write . Please send me an email if you read my comment .I just finished the book cherry crush and i think its brilliant , I recommended it to all my friends. please email me .Oh i love Christmas and sitting by the fire like you.xxxxx jordan P.S Can’t wait for vinilla skye oh and is it about skye because its named after her like cherry crush

eclaire says...

hiya cathy you are my all time fave writeryou are my role modle you are my HERO :)all my love eclaire ps.i watch all your book readings on my computer. ppsi am your biggest fan ever i used 2 have posters up on my bed room wall but it irritated my family readin YOUR books till midnight. ppps.love you bye

jenny says...

7 days till xmas hehehehehe I’m just sooooooooooooo excited!!!!

Lily says...

Hey guys, I hope everybody has a lovley christmas. My favourite thing about christmas is opening my prezzie’s and having a family christmas dinner.

Lin says...

Dear Cathy, I just luv Christmas, and i luv ur books they r a real inspiration and i have started writing i am at the mo riting a book called Secrets! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year every1!

Sushxxx says...

cool….snow….i have never experienced snow coz i live in malaysia =(...but ill experience it someday in another country!!! =D The best part about christmas is the discounts!!!!! =P and theres definitely discounts at the book shop and im gonna hunt 4 cherry crush there!!!! <3 u!!!!!!

Ellie says...

hay cathy i love your cherry crush i cant wait until your new book vanilla skye comes out i so want to read it and i love christmas

Bronagh says...

hey cathy how are you its snowing here in ireland were all snowed in !!!!!!!!!!! i am so looking forward to reading your new book vanilla skye as the other one was so good im sure this will be gr8 too!. i hope you have a merry christmas with lots of joy and happiness!!. bronaghxoxox

snowprincess says...

heyy peoples, i cant wait til xmas!!i have asked for a TON of books this year, including the 2 remaining cathy cassidy books for teens i dont already have. with 5 more days to go, have a great xmas everyone & a happy new year!!!

iciclesRcool says...

hi people, just wanted to say that I LOVE writing & i love cathy cassidy!!!i remember when i was in reception, i thought id never be able to read, because it was just sooo difficult…but now i read all the time!i think cathy cassidy is one of the best authors ever. keep writing cathy!!

MissChazza says...

i love christmas….the lights, the awesome food, the prezzies…..actually, xmas is quite often better than birthdays in that sense, as people can forget it’s your birthday, but no-one forgets xmas. it’s also really fun watching people open presents you have gotten them, as if they like them, it just makes you sooo happy. this year, we even have snow!!! for now, anyway… well, just wanted to say merry xmas to everyone!! have the best time ever! love you cathy! MissChazza xoxo ;)

Leena says...

Christmas christmas is in the holidays im going to have a snow fight tomorro with my sister to the muslims eid mubaruk

Leena says...

Cathy Cassidy i love cherry crush Einat is in my class she was moning because her sister wanted cherry crush and she did not get it how is it my folt Lets talk about christmas i ont celebrat chrismas but it saves my live from school pheew

YASMIN says...

HI CATHY CASSIDY , I HAVE HEARD ALL ABOUT YOUR BOOKS . MANUELA WHO HAS ALSO WROTE ABOUT YOU TOLD ME THAY YOU ’RE THE BBBEESSSTT AUTHOR IN THE WORLD , AND THE WORLD IS BIG .HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU LOVE YASMIN .

Julia says...

Oh my gosh!!! Thank you sooooo much for answering my question, Cathy!!! Aww, that’s sad, but AWESOME ! Thanks, love Julia xx. P.S Have a great Christmas and 2011

shannon says...

luv cherry crushkrrp wrting cathy

Mariana says...

I absolutely adore Cherry Crush! Although I still haven’t finished it, I just can’t wait untill the new book comes out :) They have such cool names p.s does anyone know the password to the fan page, I’ve been trying to find it out for ages. thanx =D

Lizzy says...

Hi Cathy, I love your books! They are so good! I have read two! I am getting all your books for Christmas! You are a great role model! Keep writing! Merry christmas! Lizzy

erin says...

hey cathy i love your books. i finish love,peace and chocolate. i think it the best book it took me 3 days to read it now i am now reading indigo blue. love you books

Camille says...

I loooooooooooove christmas because, i love seeing peoples expressions when they open my presents! I love getting presents and I love the preperation. December is my favorite month because christmas, peoples birthdays, and the shortest day of the year!

jasmin says...

cherry crush is the best book yet

Roisin says...

:-)

eniola says...

i am not a christian but i love christmas its a day were all of are familes reunite pray and hope jeasus is there with us and i like present sometime they get u wat u dont like but i am thankful

Cait-Koh says...

Hi Cathy! Ooooppps sorry about my manners. I mean MS. Cassidy. I have read all your books! They are the best books ever! I’m starting to collect them aswell! My birthday is on the 5th of January. Any suggests what I should get? Cos’I have no idea… Cupcakes xxx Cait-Koh P.s I luv reading Angel Cake and Cherry Crush!

jazmine says...

I started reading cherry crush yesterday and i am on chapter 11 at the moment . It is such a great book and i cant wait for vanilla skye to come out in september . I love all of your books and plz dont stop writing them ! once you have finished writing the chocolate box girls , could you write a book about your life and growing up , and your childhood ,etc,. jazmine xxx

rosie says...

hiya cathy! merry christmas! for christmas i got a piano + lots more stuff! bye! u rock the world1

Mary says...

Hey Cathy , I’m reading cherry crush and I’m loving it! I know what sister the story is about and it’s Skye I think ! Happy holiday and merry X-mas

Ellie <3 says...

I love Christmas, it’s my favourite time of the year. It’s when your whole family comes together and gives and gets presents. It’s when you pop crackers, watch TV and stay awake half the night because you are so excited. Not to mention being able to get fat with christmas treats and pudd! ;) xxx

Abigail says...

Thanks for asking i only put one thing on my list your new book Cherry Crush thankfully i got it. It was the only present i got it was the best Thank you for writing all your amazing books p.s Shay sounds amazing xxxxxxx

Harriet says...

keep writing Vanilla Skye Cathy! i hope its done soon i’m Dying to read it! i just know it will be as good as cherry crush was. harriet xxx (age 11)

Emma says...

I love cherry crush!!! It’s my new all time favourite book! My favourite thing about christmas is the presents and spending time with my family! Oh, and of course christmas dinner!!! <;) xxx

Rachel O'Shea says...

Hey Cathy ilove your books they are amazing !!! My Fave Are Cherry Crush ,Gingersnaps and i just finished Scarlett and it was sooooooooo good it made me cry when she said her goodbyes to Kian ! Cant wait to read Vanilla Skye and Sundae girl tat my friend is going to lend me ! All the Girls in my Classroom love you amd so do i !! xxx

Pops says...

I love your books cathy. Cherry Crush is so cool I love it. You have got yourself a new fan. You have inspired me!!!!!

pops says...

when is vanila sky coming out?

Zoe 10 says...

Your books are amazing! I hope you never stop writimg them because without them when your in a bff situation or a boyfriend situation your books help:) i’m your number 1 fan i loved your books so much i told every1 about them!

Rachel shea says...

read all ur book acpect (sorry i spelled tat wrong) Vanilla skye and love,peace and chocolte !!!!!!!!!! xxxxxxxxxxx u r my fave author !!!!!!!!!!! xxxxxx Life is sweet along with:books,chocolate,love ,friends,peace and happies !!!!!!!!!!xxxxxx

natalie says...

hi cathy i love your books i have read diizzy and cupcakes and kisses

Mae says...

Can’t wait to read vanilla skye. Is it about skye u know the sister

saifa says...

cathy i love yu plzz email me i want to start writing books likeyu ive started just need your advice and how topublish cuz ivewrote it on internet soplzz help asap thankyuu love yu loads byee

Jo says...

ive just read cherry crush and it was beutiful! please come out with the book quickly !

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