The final draft of The Silver Well is now complete!
Pretty much all that’s left to be done is the final editing and the illustrations. The illustrations are now well on their way.
Although things are moving along well, I still can’t actually give you a publishing
date yet. It is likely to take a few months to get it into print.
The book itself is virtually ready, however, and I have sent copies to my two agents in the US.
CAA are my agents in LA and are dealing with film interest in The Kingdom Of Gems trilogy. Very exciting! I will let you know any developments.
I also have an excellent literary agent in New York who is dealing with the publishing side of things. I will be meeting with him next week after which I should have a clearer idea of when The Silver Well will be available.
Keep your eyes open as there will be some exciting new things added to the site very soon!
I’ll try to post more news here as soon as I can.
Jasper
Hello
August 8, 2007 @ 5:30 pmhas anything moved on with the film side of things Jasper?
Thanks for your interest about the film.
There is no immediate news to report but I am waiting hopefully! It will take time but I feel sure that films will happen… the interest has been significant. Many people have commented that it would make a great film.
I have 2 agents now… one in New York working on the publishing of The Kingdom Of Gems trilogy and the other, CAA in LA, dealing with film interest. The film potential is still strong and I am very fortunate to have CAA, the world’s biggest agency, dealing with it.
I will certainly report on this blog when there is any further news of a film.
August 9, 2007 @ 12:19 amHello Mr. Jasper!
The Kingdom of Gems/Candara’s Gift is interesting. I’m interested by Jasper Cooper’s books. The book’s thema which is I rode, is spiritual journey and fantastic story.
I think, Candara’s Gift is much more interested and beautiful than Tolkien’s novels and Rowling’s novels. I saw acceptable children and childish persons.
more Childihs book…
I will wait anxiously your Book 2. I have waited your second book (and etc.) so emotional.
And “We are anxiously waiting to reconnect with the characters.†So I am 🙂
Best wishes from Istanbul, Turkiye…
Your sincerely.
Good luck!
Ps. I think that your story is suitable for film.
August 24, 2007 @ 8:50 amIt’s great to hear from someone in Turkey who has enjoyed Candara’s Gift so much! Thanks for the comments, Elif.
Candara’s Gift is due to be published in Turkish soon, probably in the autumn. The translation has been done… very exciting!
August 24, 2007 @ 11:57 amHello, I met you at my school! Thank you for coming to tell us about your book (Candara’s Gift), it is fascinating and I love it! My favourite charecter is Joog – he’s a kind owl.
September 9, 2007 @ 12:56 pmThis book is definately good enough for film.
I find this book hugely enjoyable, I stopped looking after my Tamagotchi to read it!!
I did nothing but read it as soon as I got my book!
Jasper Cooper is my favourite author so far…
How did you think of the personalities for each charecter?
I even stopped watching TV and this is definately THE BEST BOOK EVER.
I can’t put the book down, it is just so brilliant!
I love the borders and drawings – they are so great!!
September 9, 2007 @ 1:07 pmThanks, Bethany for your comments.
I visited quite a few schools at the end of last term and really enjoy speaking to children and introducing them to Candara’s Gift. It’s great to hear from you and that you enjoyed reading it so much.
September 9, 2007 @ 1:34 pmhi jasper. i am interested in your film of the kingdom of jems will there be auditions for the parts of amalek if so will they be open auditions and be held in england. i love your books and aspire to be a writer someday.
September 23, 2007 @ 11:19 amkirrin
Hi kirrin,
It’s great to hear that you have enjoyed my book. The film is a little way off… but there is SERIOUS interest from major filmmakers, which is great! So it is impossible to say as yet how auditions etc would be done.
Aspiring to be a writer is a great thing to do. You can develop your writing at any time by writing short stories for enjoyment – that’s the most important thing. Good Luck!
September 23, 2007 @ 1:18 pmhi jasper i have a question for you.
October 5, 2007 @ 10:15 amdo you ever have writers block if so what do you do to get rid of it. please help
your aspiring writer
kirrin
i hope they do a film i would watch it again and again =)
January 1, 2008 @ 2:35 pmmy dad said he would read the first book i kept pestering him so he did and he loves it too. =)
mel xx
Hi Kirrin,
Somehow I missed replying to your question back in October!
Writer’s block is a common thing it seems… and I can tell you what I do about it. In fact I do not consider it a block any more but just a question of waiting for creativity to arise. So I wait. I let the story sit in my mind and sort of play with it by letting it move around. Then, when I am relaxed, e.g. lying in bed. Ideas always come! Sometimes I wake up with an idea!
So my advice is, don’t panic, be patient and relaxed, and get the hang of waiting. I find that this works very well.
Good luck,
Jasper
February 23, 2008 @ 4:40 pmhi, i loved the first book and cant wait for the next one!
May 28, 2008 @ 12:19 pmdo you know how long it will take before it comes out?
Hi!
Well, Candara’s Gift is published in Turkish.
http://www.kitapyurdu.com/kitap/433641/candaraninhediyesitaslarkralligiuclemesi1
http://kitap.antoloji.com/candaranin-hediyesi-taslar-kralligi-uclemesi-1-kitabi/inceleme/sayfa-1000632/
Best wishes from Istanbul, Turkiye!
June 12, 2008 @ 10:14 amYour sincerely.
Good luck!
Hello Jasper,
July 5, 2008 @ 5:15 amSorry to have missed the week i couldnt get there, but it made me re-read the delightful book again.
it will be great to see a film of the books the only problem i see is convaying the beauty from the pages to the screen, as those who have read it will know, as i read the book the detail takes me straight there, i am taking part observing what is happening looking forward to the next addition, which will be soon i hope, regards
Alan
to mr jasper cooper
do you know some people called Janice and martin well so do i. i really enjoyed the 1st book and can not wait for the2nd and 3rd.
i am the person you drew a picture for it said on it
July 18, 2008 @ 11:25 am“to alice best wishes” thank you
love from Alice
Hi Jasper
Thank you so much for the fantastic picture which came with Martin and Janice the other day.
I loved the book and can not wait for the Silver Well and the The Glass Prison to come out(it is my favourite book).
Thank you again
Alice x
July 20, 2008 @ 2:15 pmHi Jo,
I just discovered your comment as my alert has been going into spam!
Thanks for your comment about enjoying Candara’s Gift. It always gives me a thrill when I receive such a good response.
The news on the next books is still the same… unfortuately I am waiting for the publishing to be sorted. The books are written and ready to go!
Jasper
November 29, 2008 @ 2:10 pmHi Elif,
Thanks for your good wishes. Yes, it is wonderful that Candara’s Gift is out in Turkey… called Candara’nin Hedi Yesi. The publishers, Erdem, are busy translating The Silver Well now.
Jasper
November 29, 2008 @ 2:12 pmHi Alan,
I just discovered your comment as my alert has been going into spam!
Great to hear from you and your complimentary comments about the beauty of Candara’s Gift. I’m really glad that comes through in reading it. I hope the publishing of the next 2 happens soon – the story continues with excitement, twists and turns… and beauty.
Jasper
November 29, 2008 @ 3:21 pmAlice,
I’m glad that you enjoyed the copy of my Candara Gems Painting… it is about the same size as the original which is painted in oils. Do you have it on your wall?
I’m planning to have an area on my website where prints of my artwork can be bought, and maybe models of the characters in the Kingdom of Gems trilogy.
I also wish the next 2 books were out… be patient!
Jasper
November 29, 2008 @ 4:04 pmHello jasper cooper! I am totally stunned at how amazing this book is. It has opened up a new world of creativity for me. I hugely enjoyed your book and have even met you before when you came to chilton primary school a few years ago to talk about your book. I am so determined to get the next book! I could sit there all day reading it. I have even forgot about my dinner because i was reading your book! I especially love the bit when they journey over to find the wizard to get help. You make it all sound so real! I have to read it again! You inspire kantly people jasper cooper.
September 13, 2009 @ 5:55 amAll my love, Hannah B 🙂 X
Hey Hannah,
Many thanks for writing. It’s wonderful to hear that you have enjoyed Candara’s Gift so much. I do remember having a great day at Chilton Primary School.
I’m sorry that you cannot enjoy The Silver Well yet. I’ve been working hard on trying to get the publishing sorted… it looks like being in the New Year now. It is a frustrating wait for me and KOG enthusiasts, but I assure you that the book is a good one, when you finally get it.
How thrilling that I have opened up a new world of creativity for you. keep reading and writing and being creative! Keep in touch.
Best wishes,
Jasper
September 13, 2009 @ 9:47 amHi Jasper,
Very well, when Book 3?
Your sincerely.
October 1, 2009 @ 9:46 amGood luck!
Hello again!
I am so happy that you replied! I am definately going to buy your book when it comes out in the new year. I hope you are all well and doing good with those amazing books of yours. This is so amazing that you reply to your fans because people dont often do this kind of thing. I hope to see you again someday maybe on the TV or at a book store signing the books or even promoting your new book at another school someday! good luck with the boom publishing.
Hannah 🙂 x x x
October 8, 2009 @ 1:40 pmdoes it take 3 years to puplish a great book i hope it is out very soon im getting so excited i just cannot wait
January 27, 2010 @ 11:15 amHi Alice,
Usually it doesn’t take 3 years to publish a book! The Silver Well was completed some time ago and so it has been a frustrating wait for me, as well as all the people waiting for it. However… all is well now and The Silver Well is on it’s way. The Glass Prison will follow within a few months – I am intending April. When the trilogy is complete I will be working on further books. The truth about DWT (the Dark Wizard Troubler), and why he is evil, will all be revealed in due course.
The film interest is still alive and hopefully will happen at some time. Very exciting!
Best wishes,
Jasper
January 30, 2010 @ 5:13 pmHello Jasper, After you visited my son’s school, Selsted Primary, he has developed a love of books! Although only yours!! He is waiting excitedly for The Silver Well. Considering his sight problems, we thought he was never going to fall in love with books, thank heavens for you!!
February 25, 2010 @ 8:22 amThankyou and best wishes,
Hannah
Hello Hannah,
It’s wonderful to hear your news and the enjoyment your son has had from Candara’s Gift. I’ve heard the same story from others… that it has sparked off an enthusiasm for reading. What better news for an author to receive?
I remember having a very good day at Selsted.
Thanks for writing.
Jasper
February 28, 2010 @ 2:20 pmHi it was intresting at the harwich school today, i am going to read both of your books.
March 18, 2010 @ 11:25 amhi Jasper WOW your book (candoras gift) is aboustly amazing. i thought you did brillant today at the Harwich school i really injoyed it and i cant believed you signed my book i brought. i have got a question for you how did you get the title the silver well i thought it was brillant.
from your friend joshua marven
March 18, 2010 @ 4:28 pmHi Josh,
I’m really glad you’re enjoying Candara’s Gift so much. I thoroughly enjoyed revisiting Harwich School – it was a great day!
The title for The Silver Well came from the time I drew the map of The Kingdom of Gems and put the Silver Well in Silvermay Forest. At that time, the three books of the trilogy were one and the Silver Well was not in the story at all. It was early days in the creation of the trilogy, and it’s only when I developed the story further, with a lot of work, that I brought in the Silver Well. When the books were virtually finished, I named the second book in the trilogy. So it started with a dot on the map!
Best wishes,
Jasper
March 23, 2010 @ 12:31 pmLucy,
Good luck with both books! Let me know what you think of them. And remember, The Glass Prison will be out in May/June this year!
Jasper
March 23, 2010 @ 12:35 pmHello Jasper
Is your new book, the silver well out in stores yet or are they only sold online?
Because i havent seen it anywhere so far and i am very anxious to get it right away!
Good luck with The Glass Prison, im sure to get hold of that too!
Hannah
April 7, 2010 @ 6:38 pmHi Hannah,
The Silver Well should be gradually appearing in bookshops, and can be ordered from any bookshop. If you order it from this website we would send it out to you straight away, so that is probably the quickest way at the moment. If you ordered soon you would still be in time for one of the bonuses… you would get a signed copy and your name in the back of The Glass Prison! If you do order it online, there’s a video of me explaining about this.
The Glass Prison is shaping up beautifully! I’m just reading through it to check everything and working on illustrations. The cover is on the way too.
I am aiming at publishing The Glass Prison in May/June, so you won’t have too long to wait!
Good to hear from you.
Jasper
April 9, 2010 @ 5:22 pmhello jasper
i cant wait untill your second book comes out !
and you came into out school to day remeber Alderton Junior School !
from Taylor-Louise-Coltman
May 11, 2010 @ 1:04 pmHi Taylor,
I really enjoyed my return visit to Alderton… thanks for writing. Did you mean third book? The second one, The Silver Well is out. The third, The Glass Prison, will be out in June (or maybe July). I am very excited about it and working hard to finish the illustrations and cover.
best wishes, and keep reading!
Jasper
May 12, 2010 @ 2:57 pmhello jasper my name is ryan im in the marlowe acadmey and i have spoke to your before. i went to reading class and im am so great that there will be a film (hopefully) but well in the libary there is only one book of the silver well and i im next but it is taking ages.i wonder how many copies there will be ….
in the third book will there be a good ending or a bad ending with a tradic accident. hope u come into school again.
best wishes for the future jasper hope for the best for a film and the book
ryan
p.s YOR BOOKS RULE
August 10, 2010 @ 10:49 amHello Ryan,
Great to hear that are keen to read The Silver Well… sorry you’re having to wait for it!
I can’t give anything away about the ending of The Glass prison. I wouldn’t want spoil it for you, or anyone else! But I can assure you, that you will enjoy it and that there are many surprises! I’m working like mad at the moment, finishing illustrations ready for publishing at the end of this month. Very exciting.
Yes, the books would make great films and I am hoping this will happen in due course.
best wishes,
Jasper
August 10, 2010 @ 11:46 amhello jasper my name is ryan im in the marlowe acadmey and i have spoke to your before. i went to reading class and im am so great that there will be a film (hopefully) but well in the libary there is only one book of the silver well and i im next but it is taking ages.i wonder how many copies there will be ….
in the third book will there be a good ending or a bad ending with a tradic accident. hope u come into school again.
best wishes for the future jasper hope for the best for a film and the book
ryan
August 10, 2010 @ 10:49 am`could you email me the second chapter of candaras gift
at
emaanahmed08@yahoo.co.uk
thanks i love your illustrations
February 28, 2011 @ 3:49 pmHi Emaan,
You can download the 1st and 2nd chapters on my website… after that you ought to buy the book! I love doing the illustrations and am very pleased that you enjoy them too.
April 26, 2011 @ 12:28 pmi am writing my own book you inspired me when you came brushwood to open our library
March 3, 2011 @ 3:55 pmHi Jaypal,
I’m you will have a great time writing your book. It’s good to hear I inspired you. Keep writing!
April 26, 2011 @ 12:26 pmHey there Can I download your own photo and usage it on my personal weblog
September 16, 2011 @ 5:43 pmHi Kerrie,
Sorry not to reply sooner. I’m settling in now to quick replies to all my messages.
Yes, that’s fine to use my photo. Thanks for asking.
Jasper
November 27, 2011 @ 4:50 am