3. And when did you discover the names of all the characters? I’ll only put the burning questions so you don’t have to deal with too much curiosity . I am hoping to get back to re-reading it all soon and making a lot of notes too – once I’ve delivered the book I am working on right now – so some of my answers are going to be a little rusty. Also I would love to learn more about her friendship with Endor. Yes, this site seems to be working right now. I’m so glad you love the relationship with Marcia and Sep. It is one of the few things I do not have to work too hard at.

I’m so happy to hear that the books helped you through tough times. Sorry about the delay in my reply – I’ve been heading fast for a deadline and all other thoughts went out of my head. But with Max it just felt right as I wanted to put him in direct contact with the reader. Or were they frozen back up and I forgot? One step at a time….

But thank you for your lovely message, for which I am very grateful too. I was just wondering why you are writing another orphan trying to figure out who they are (Rae/Septimus) I’m not against it at all, I’m just figuring it out, obviously Septimus Heap went very well and it has been loved by many people. It’s so great you love the series so much! I really love the S.H. TodHunter is her mother’s surname and Moon is her father’s surname. (I hope he doesn’t hang on until he’s 93). ( Log Out /  Are you ever going to make a film of Septimus Heap? I’ve been working on a stand-alone book for about two years now, and you are my biggest inspiration! I was just wondering… will there ever be more books from the Septimus Heap world?

The way it happened is this: Although I usually don’t have to think much about names for my characters – they just arrive and feel kind of right – I just couldn’t think of a name for the bad guy Necromancer in Magyk. I would love to write more THM books – or Septimus books- but at present my publisher feels there is enough Septimus Heap out there for now. 4. And yes, I guess there’s not much about me because it is kind of private. I don’t read it though as I think that would feel weird, but I am more than happy that people want to write it. Angie. I sometimes cannot quite believe that I actually wrote it, it feels so real to me now. Syrah goes into the DisEnchanting Chamber for a year and a day (if I remember rightly). But deadline hit and so I’m back in the Septimus world.

It’s true, somewhere there is still a lot of Magykal Papers stuff. And Sep loves her right back. However, I feel that Septimus Heap really is quite different, deep down. I wanted to say thank you for writing such wonderful stories and creating inspiring characters. I also wanted to say, Mark Zug is an amazing illustrator. I hope that helps. Alice is Tod’s first name, which I ethnic as she grows older she will use.

The thing with characters, whoever they are, is to get to know them like friends. Well first you need to explain to me who DJ DeClerico is… . 4. But it’s got to be ok for a parent to read aloud to their 8 year old. I recently reread the series with the small amount of spare time I have (balancing my university coursework and jobs) and found them to be just as Magykal as they were when I was a kid.

Movies & Shows News Live ... Last updated on Dec 16, 2018; Play all Share. They will be aimed at older Septimus readers – the ones who are now grown-up and still love the series. Thank you so much for getting in touch! And I won’t know unless I write it! Has the films right or the story rights for SH been acquired yet? I’m SUPER excited for the Marcia novel- I understand she had a traumatic childhood- if there’s anything you could tease anything about that?

Thanks so much for getting in touch. You can be sure that I will post any good news in that direction here at once! And I suspect Jo-Jo was just a little wild for Beetle. How did the first Ask Angie start with you and Shauki? Also, When do you suppose the hopeful apprentice is going to come out? But I shall be able to get back to Marcia properly once I’ve delivered my last book, due in December. This isn’t going to take the place in my heart of the Septimus Heap series.

– why does Tod travel through the Ancient Ways and not through the Ice Tunnels to go home? How did she handle Alther’s death? I’m so sorry about this late reply, there was a bit of a glitch with the site for a while and I lost track of stuff. And Jo-Jo? Jenna and Sep are obviously great friends and very close, but I feel like their relationship would be a disaster because she’s the Queen and he’s the EOW. Books: They’re just like movies, only without CGI.

Do you think that’s really because of the age of the readers, or more because of the age of the characters? ‘. I do drop clues all through the series and in almost the last chapter of Book 7 – FYRE – you get a date. And I love how you expanded the universe! ( Log Out / 

6. I absolutely LOVE your Septimus Heap series. Hi Angie! I know you are planning a novella on Marcia, but would you possibly consider writing more books focusing Septimus? Is that book actually going to be written when the characters are 31? This series is very special to me and I’m glad I can contact you and ask questions. It sounds as if you too having a rough time, but you are right, we do come out of traumatic times stronger. For example, what modern day country does the royal family have in their blood?

I write at home – or anywhere quiet – but really, when I am writing Septimus I feel as though I am in the Septimus world. Alther’s death.

Now that I’ve become an adult, I’ve started trying to write some children’s fiction. Sir Hereward in the book and Hereward the Wake who led a revolt around here in Norman times, and the religious leader Etheldreda (Queen Etheldredda). Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. When I first began to write Marcia I really didn’t think she was inspired by anyone – she felt so real to me that she was just herself, if you see what I mean. and thats saying a lot. And I totally agree about Mark’s amazing colour illustrations too. Thanks so much for getting in touch! I then remembered that purple had been her favourite colour to wear. its syren. Sorry if you have already answered this elsewhere! He was such great surprise as when he arrived in Flyte I had no idea how interesting and lovely he would turn out to be. And I remember you saying in the old Ask Angie’s that you were thinking to write a book about what happens to the characters 10 years later. very best wishes Split nights between the tower and the Palace, or live separately? And you will have to wait to read StarChaser to see where he ends up. I just finished the hole Sep Heap series and couldn’t wait to get started with the TodHunter Moon. So, if this on egets deleted too then I will not post this again.

It is a bit of a muddle…

-How do you pronounce Marcia? Whether she has or not, are there any of our female characters that have? Hello Maya!

Hi Angie! This civilisation has almost vanished, leaving a few echoes and not one TV or toaster! It’s so good to know that Sep Heap is travelling out there across the universe… I’m also really pleased you enjoyed reading the series so much. So I used that. And Dagger Dan’s Dive was such a lovely alliteration that I couldn’t resist it. Hi Angie! And the age gap is not so big, really. Speaking of Marcia. I think he is one of the most scary characters I’ve ever done. Does she have issues related to sleeping? But Jenna is hard to read. So we are back in touch and have met up again, which is wonderful She is reconciled to being Marcia.

Time just disappears…, It was great to hear from you – and thanks again for getting in touch, Julia was a descendant who I’d love to have got to know better.

So big apologies for all the lovely Dans and Daniels out there for messing with your name – and I’m hoping the D of DM doesn’t stand for Daniel. -Do you think Tod herself will be EOW someday? Yes, Enchanter’s Child is fun, I hope. I want to use it for my self-published books and have been searching all over the Internet but can’t find out what it is. There Is DomDaniel, Daniel Hunter, and now Dagger Dan (I’m on Darke). Also in FLYTE, Nicko cares equally about his little brother, Septimus. I have to admit that I just can’t really see either. This will jus the an ebook, out on Amazon.

I’m going to have to check this out. I’ve heard that the Septimus world has been a haven to so many people and it is wonderful to know that. Marcia’s childhood was good – if a little peripatetic – until it all fell apart when she was fifteen. Was that the spell that was used to get rid of the ghost of Jillie Djinn? You can find the actual date in the last chapters of FYRE.

I understand Beetle is 3 years older than she. So what I am hoping to do is to self-publish some spin-off books – in e-format to begin with – and see how they go.

Having the full names would have been a bit of a spoiler at times (especially when Tomas first comes on the scene) and I did hope that the voices were individual enough to shine through. Sign in. So, Beetle.

But that didn’t occur to me at the time. They are not hyper-feminist, just normal.

And I am sorry the Marcia story is taking so long. I think it was a bit of fan fiction myself. When you were first writing Magyk, did you notice any similarities between Harry Potter and Septimus? Thank you! I was having trouble finding information. Max Fly was a bit of a departure for me – as you have seen – but it was something I wanted to explore. But I am sure that both Jenna and Septimus get married and sometimes I have a sneaking feeling that it might even be to one another…, Hi! In fact, maybe that is another thing I’m trying to show – that you can’t easily find the right place for you in the world until you figure out who you are. 4. Of course you;ve not offended – it is lovely to be asked.

On a related note, you’ve also mentioned that because the series is a middle school genre, you’ve had to tread very carefully around relationships. And many good things in the future. But just you wait, they’ll all soon be older and ‘boring’ too. You’ve said several times that you don’t think Beetle and Jenna worked out, but I was wondering what do think is in store for Beetle… he deserves the very best!