Excerpts from letters to After the Rain author, J. E. Somma

Dear Ms. Somma,

My favourite part is when Crystal is in the clouds with Peter. Amanda

I can't tell you what my favourite part is because I liked the whole book. Shannon

After the Rain is the best fantasy book I ever read. Rebecca

I didn't like when Buddy almost got killed. [And] I didn't like the soldiers because they kidnapped Tinker Bell and Crystal. Tinker Bell and Crystal are my favourite characters. I like Tinker Bell because she is funny. I like Crystal because she is kind and gentle. Katherine

My favourite part was when Peter was humming a storm upstairs. Kenny

I liked when Sean used the hat to disguise himself. I really look forward to your next book. Taylor

I liked where you said "Did you ever wish you could stop time?" Then you said it again at the end. I really loved the ending. Danielle

My favourite part was the ending. Sincerely, Kaitland. PS. I hope to be a writer like you

My favourite part is when Peter goes in the shower and all the leaves fall off. Peter is my favourite character in the whole story. Daniel.

Dear Readers,

I do so enjoy hearing from you about my book After the Rain. I am especially moved by the letters I receive from children. And I enjoy the letters I get from grandparents too!

For those of you who have asked about it, my next book will be released in 2003. It is about a little girl named Laura Koole. For the little girl who wrote to say she wishes I would make my next girl character have long blonde hair, Laura's hair is as blonde as liquid sunshine. And long too! The book is called Golsteinsweg 22. It is set in Holland. A lot of it takes place inside of an enchanted windmill. I don't want to tell you too much about it though, or it will spoil the surprize.

I am also working on a sequel for After the Rain, called Peter's First Christmas. It should be in the stores by...you guessed it, Christmas!

Kindest regards,
Emily Somma

You can write to me at authorsandartists@daisybooks.com

Or send your letters to me at

Emily Somma
c/o Daisy Books Hamilton
P.O. Box 89094-991 King Street West
Hamilton ON L8S 4R5
Canada

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