E-mails from Readers

Thank you for such wonderful letters. They truly inspire me to keep writing! I try to reply to all of them but please be patient as I get so many.

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  • September 14th 2007 Hi Mrs. Ralles! I was just wondering when you are coming back to ***. Do you know if you are coming any time soon? If you are please tell me. If I can could you please tell me a way to order your books. let me know please!! Love, Sydney

  • September 1st 2007 I'm filling my creativity box! Thank you for inspiring me to write! Kunaal

  • August 29th 2007 Ms. Ralles, My son Blake is a 4th grader at * * * *Elementary. I wanted to thank you for your visit to the school. Blake is a reluctant reader (above grade level but not much interest) and came home yesterday very excited about reading your Keeper Series! My 7th grade son also had the privilege of meeting you when he was in 4th grade. We already have Keeper of the Kingdom, Keeper of the Realm, Keeper of the Empire, and Darok 9. We will be adding Keeper of the Colony and Darok 10 to our ever expanding home library this week. Having the opportunity to meet and speak with an author makes such an impression on the kids. What a great way to kick off the new school year! Thank you so much for your time and dedication to encourage young readers.

  • August 29th 2007 Dear H.J. Ralles, I'm one of the students from * * * Elem. and I have always wanted to write a book and a story has Always been in my mind but I think I'm too young to write but I think It would be cool? What do you think? I love mysteries and I think the way you started to write abook is really cool. I was wondering If you could send me the 5 categories for the creativity box? Please reply. Your friend, Rachna

  • July 28th 2007 Hi Mrs.Ralles I loved your two books called Darok 9 and Darok 10. They were so cool. I was just wondering if you are going to make a Darok 11 because I loved Darok 10 and Darok 9. You also probably know my library teacher. Thanks again. Andy

  • July 18th 2007 Dear H.J. Ralles, I have finished my first complete series! I have completed my first series with your Keeper series. I loved it. I just couldn't wait for the final book to come out. Now, about your ending: The ending was great. It brought back the missing beginning, how Matt entered his computer game and where he was playing. Your ending also recollected on the characters seen throughout his game. It reminded me of all the other levels. I enjoyed seeing how * * * * * You are defenitely the Keeper of Matt's game! Your fan, Vipul

  • July 8th 2007 Dear Mrs. Ralles, I have not emailed to you for a long time. I cant belive that I missed out on the grand opening of that new book!!! I missed out on a great thing. My book is almost finished too. Sooneri

  • July 1st 2007 Hello Ms. Ralles, My name is Mark, and I absolutely love your books! During my 6th grade year at * * *, you came to sell keeper of the kingdom and I HAD to get your book signed with your signature. It was the best part of 6th grade. I’m going to 11th grade now, but I still read your books over and over since they’re so enjoyable. I’ve read Keeper of the kingdom, realm, empire, and colony. I plan on getting Keep of the Island soon because its so worth buying. Darok 9 and 10 are amazing and I hope you continue writing more books. from, Mark

  • June 17th 2007 Hello. You may remember me because I was the girl (Ashleigh) to get one of your first editions of Keeper of the Kingdom. I have started reading it and I enjoy so very much.

  • June 6th 2007 Dear HJ, How are you? I am so sorry i haven't e-mailed in a while, i saw you a while ago at Barens and Nobles, we got to chat, but haven't hear much recently from you. Have you thought of any ideas for other series, or are you tired of writing, i don't understand how you could be, also the fact that you are such a good writer, you wouldn't want to stop. I hope you succeed in all you do and i cant wait to hear a reply from you. Kasey

  • June 5th 2007 I finally got a chance to finish the final chapter, and all I can say is WOW! A great end to an amazing series of books. The twist at the end definitely grasped my attention, and the rhyme was a nice touch . Your words create such a wonderful image, and I can't believe it's all over. However, I am excitedly anticipating your new series of books, so keep in touch. Your books truly are awesome, and they taught me to love science fiction a great deal more than before. They, without a doubt, always gave me something interesting and exciting to read when I was bored. Just keep doing what you're doing! Thanks for everything! One of your greatest fans, Lawrence

  • May 30th 2007 My name is Kevin I am a student from a school you visited I've read all your Keeper of the Realm books they're real good! I wish I had bought them but I couldn't my friends just let me borrow them except the last one-I got it from the school library. I haven't read any Darok books yet I'm going to get them from the library though the one in town because school's out. From,Kevin

  • May 25th 2007 I love the music on your website, and the books rock. Amy

  • May 25th 2007 I luv your books! They are so cool! Ray, age 10

  • May 19th 2007 Dear Hilary Ralles, Thank you so much for the information you supplied me with! My essay was actually four pages long. My teacher was very glad that I got to meet you and I got my own book signed by you. My class mates also thought it was awesome that i got to meet you. You really made me happy and satisfied. Attached to this e-mail is the essay i wrote about you. I thought you might like it. Your biggest fan, Patrick

  • May 10th 2007 hello, This is Carson at * * * * and I wanted to say thank you for comming to my school.I really enjoyed you at our school hopefuly I will see you in 4th grade. Thank you Carson

  • May 9th 2007 I haven't been able to get very far, due to having to work on mock trial, and exams coming up. However, what I have read so far is brilliant. I can't wait until I finish Island. It looks like so far that this will be one of the best ones. Lawrence

  • May 6th 2007 I am just finshing up Keeper of the Kinhdom and it is AWSOME! You help Matt go through each part of level one. One day I wish I could write like you!!!! Olivia age10

  • May 6th 2007 I just finished Kingdom and now about to start Realm.I have quick question in the kingdom at the end Matt starts over but does he just use real life tatics in the game to move on ? Or will it explain in the next book ? Your Fan, Hunter.

  • April 27th 2007 I was the one in * * * that asked for your autograph. I will see you at Barnes and Nobel I think.Do you remember me in 4th grade i hope you do.Thank you for that amazing persention.I love your books. E-mail me back ok.BYE! Jianing

  • April 26th 2007 Dear Ms.Ralles, I met you at 2:15 at * * * *. I’m Quinn, the kid that you showed your website to. It was nice to meet a real author like you.

  • April 24th 2007 I really liked the book. Thank you for coming to my school and explaining the process of making a book. I really enjoyed it. I can't wait to find out what happens in Keeper of the Realm. Sincerely, Danny

  • April 18th 2007 Hello, Mrs.Ralles. I like your Keeper series. They are very interesting. Everyone at my school wants to read your series! I am going to rent The Keeper of the Empire at my school on library day. -Hibah

  • April 18th 2007 Dear Mrs. Ralles, I have just one question. Why do you start all of your book titles with Keeper. Is it a habit, or do you like that title word alot? By the way, my book is almost finished! I have read keeper of the kingdom and I liked it alot! I have to go. Thank you for being a big inspiraiton for me! Your fan, Soneri Chaturved!

  • April 15th 2007 WOOOW!!! H.J. Ralles, you are the best! I couldn't put Keeper of the Island down for a second. It was unbelievable. I really liked it. I actually finished it Sunday night, and well, Matt sure held through all his adventures through Zaul, Karn, Gova, Javeer and Moji.I espicially liked the ending, and well, you got Matt through a lot of trouble . . . . . . . .That was a heck of a book. Well, I'm sad that the series is over. Are you writing any more books? Well, hope you are. Good luck! Your best fan- Fernando

  • April 15th 2007 Dear H J Ralles I am sending you this mail to tell you how much I enjoyed the Keeper of the Island book. Thank you for signing the book for me yesterday in Barnes and Noble, I couldn't wait to start the book and finished it this morning. My favourite part is where they * * * * *. I am going to definitely read all the books again, in order and I am going to try your new book that you talked about yesterday. Yours sincerely, Jack

  • April 14th 2007 I’m just slightly amused that I e-mailed you three years ago, and looking back at it, I had horrible spelling skills…Oh well. I'm now in 6th grade now, still living in Plano, and finally read your books. I really enjoyed them. I’ve become quite the avid reader mainly reading science fiction. Cathlyn

  • April 3rd 2007 dear mrs ralles, hi! it is coston. I was wondering how long the new book is and when is it going to be released. your friend, coston

  • March 30th 2007 thank you for coming to my school!! i ordered darok 9 and i can't wait until i get it!!! i really enjoyed the slideshow about how a book is made ever since i saw you i have been thinking about writing a book and use that idea box u said is alot of help if you are writing a book. once again thank you for coming to my school. your big fan, olivia

  • March 30th 2007 Dear Miss Ralles, my name is Utkarsh. I go to * * * * elementary. You may not know this. But i have seen you before. I was going to ask you what is your next book.

  • March 28th 2007 HI!!!!! I love your book that I got from you! It is really good! Brooke

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  • March 26th 2007 Dear Mrs.Ralles, For a school project I read Darok 9 and loved it. I have to do a report on you and was wondering weather you could help me. I don't have any questions right now, though. I have read the Keeper Series as well as Darok 9 and Darok 10. Sincerely,Sarah, a fan

  • March 25th 2007 hi its me Victoria and i love the begining to Keeper of the Kingdom it caught my atention so fast i couldn't stop reading!!!!!!! thank you!!!!!!

  • March 3rd 2007 Dear Mrs.Ralles, Thank you so much for coming to * * * * Elementary school!!! That craft was really cool with the magazines,newspapper,index cards, and a shoebox. It really helped me with my story. Come again next year!! Anyway I loved Keeper of the Realm so far. Thank you so much!! P.S. You are the best author I have ever seen and you also have the best books I have ever read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are number 1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Feb 25th 2007 Hi! Remember me? I'm the one that came up to you asking about "Keeper of the Realm" at * * * * Elementary I am going to let you know after the first book I read that you wrote it inspired me to continue reading the rest of your books. The first book that I read was Keeper of the Kingdom when I got passed the first chapter I had tons of questions passing through my brain. I'm going to buy the rest of your books and enjoy them. Your books have inspired me to read alot more than I used to which I used to read like 10 to 20 min every week now I'm reading like 2 to 3 hours a day. Again thank you for your hard work for the world to injoy. I will write back soon love your bigggggesttt FAN!!!!

  • Jan 24th 2007 I'm so excited about the release of Isle. I can't wait. I hope I can make it to one of the kick-off parties. Your novels are awesome! Please keep writing! Lawrence

  • Jan 23rd 2007 Hi it's Ellen from * * * * School in England. I loved the workshop you gave us on Wednesday. Can you pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee write a Darok 11 because I started reading Darok 9 and you thought it might be a bit hard, and you said if it is to put it down and start a year later. But I couldn't put it down for a second never mind a year!!!

  • Jan 5th 2007 Hi H.J. Ralles, My name is Jessica ,and thankyou for coming to * * * today! I was that little girl with the crystal headband. sincerely, Jessica

  • Jan 5th 2007 Dear H.J. Ralles, Thank you for coming to my school today and telling us more about writing. I really enjoyed that and I am looking forward to see you in coming again on Monday.As I am writing, I am also liking the theme music, it is quite ear-catching. But let's get back to the topic of this whole letter.I am the girl that asked you for your e-mail. I am asking for a favor of sending me your autograph along with Keeper of the Empire. Yes, this is a big plead but it would also be okay if you did your best. But if you would like to give it to me you can when you visit * * * *Elementary school. I am a humungous fan of yours! but I'm afraid to say if I'm your #1 fan because someone else might like you more. Well I have been working on a book called Alinia's Ghost and got the idea of writing that book from you. :> :> :> So if you have any time to write back please do! :>:>:>:>:>:>:> ---Lynn P.S. I didn't expect that an idea box would help me but it did, a lot on my writing and book(s).

  • Jan 3rd 2007 Dear H.J Ralles, I heard that you are coming to my school.My friend is a big fan of yours. I saw your website and decided to e mail you. I look forward to meet you, and I cant wait to read one of your books. Sincerely, Samiya

  • December 15th 2006 Hey, i have read all of your books. i can't wait till the next of the keeper series comes out. You really should publish the romance novel you wrote, or at least let Terry read it. I wouldn't mind reading it also. You are an amazing author. Your Fan, Kevin

  • December 14th 2006 Mrs.Ralles im Rebekka and today you have visited my school Joyce Giddens Steadham Elemantary and I was in your fifth grade group.But I was just going to tell you that I cant wait to get my book that i ordered.I also think you have inspired me to become an author.I think that I will really like your books because i've never really tried reading sci fi before and i think ill really like it.

  • December 13th 2006 hello H.J Ralles.Thank you for coming to uor school today on 12/13/06, you were great!I told my mom,dad,and brother they thought you were cool.I hope to read all of your books as fast as possible.The book I want to buy is Keeper of the Empire it sounds scary.You are realy nice,smart,funny,and considerent to us 5th graders.I have a question, I have been wanting to write a book and I don't know what to write about, can you please help me?if you can,can you please write back to me yours truely, Hailey

  • December 12th 2006 Dear Mrs Ralles... Does Mrs. Ralles sound too formal? Because if I'm formal than I'm boring, and if I'm boring then you'll stop reading this immediately...and let me tell you, that wouldn't be a good thing! Well, enough with the mindless babbling that I tend to do, I'll cut to the chase. Right now you're probably wondering who I am. Remember when you went to * * * Middle School? And did the writing workshop? I was the one with blonde hair that always gave you hugs and adored your quite "brilliant" accent. Kristen. Ring a bell? It might not, but all the while...either way, everyday after the workshop I would scream in my parent's ears that Mrs. Ralles was the coolest author in the widest world, and that I loved her accent, and all that good stuff. You are cool! I hope I can go to that party thing...when is it? I really would love to have a reply from Kristen

  • December 8th 2006 Mrs Ralles, My name is Rhonda * * *. My son Evann is in the fourth grade at * * * Elem. I just wanted to let you know how much you inspired him. He came home after meeting you at school, wrote a two page story and has been writing ever since. This is what he wants to do "when he grows up". He truly enjoyed meeting you. I have never seen him this excited about something. Keep writing such wonderful books. Thank you.

  • December 5th2006 Dear Mrs.Ralles, Thank you for coming to our school (* * * Elementry).We enjoyed your time with us. We were blessed to have you.We love your books and hope to see more of you.Your favorite 5th grade fans Courtney & Shannel

  • November 15th2006 hello mrs.ralles this is allison again i want to thank you for writing me back! i am reading keeper of the Realm its great! it makes me want to keep on reading even i'm so tired it feels like heavy weights are on my eyes! again the visit to * * * * was so great i learned so much from you! thank you so much! ~ALLISON!

  • November 13th 2006 I was sooo happy when i heard that the author the keeper books was coming to our school!!! you came to * * * elemetary i am in the 5th grade!! you talked to us and it was cool! i am the one who wants to be the next catie courc. but mabey now i may want to be the next H.J Ralles!!! please E-mail me back !! thank you sooo much! allison

  • November 3rd 2006 Dear Mrs. Ralles, Thank you for coming! I really appreciate it! I have learned alot from your past visit. My box of ideas is almost full and it is helping me alot with my book I am writing. By the way, I am Soneri. I am a student from * * * Elementary, 4th grade, and I was there in the second lesson you did. Remember me? I really wanted our book with your autograph on it, but I forgot that the deadline was Friday! I hope you can email me, even though I am just a fan! - Soneri

  • October 22nd 2006 hi Mrs. Ralles! In the keeper of the kingdom im up to the part when Matt is hurt and meets another hurt boy, Targon. for my birthday i asked for the rest of the series. my mom and i were wondering if you are doing another workshop. if you have time write me back. bye

  • October 20th 2006 Hi Mrs. Ralles. I'm reading Keeper of the Kingdom and it's is excellent! I can't wait untill i read the Keeper of the Realm. i also can't wait to see your book. please if you have time write me back.

  • October 17th 2006 Remember when you came to * * *Elementary? I bought 2 of your books & I finished them all on Sunday.I think its because your books are so good.I didn't really like science fiction books.But you changed my mind about science fiction books.I'm looking foreword on reading all your books! your fan, Omer

  • October 16th 2006 Dear Mrs. Ralles, Thank you so much for coming to my school yesterday! I'm ordering one of your books from school today. I taught two of my cousins how to do the creativity box after school yesterday. My school is * * * Elementary. I'm in fourth grade. Sincerely, Allie

  • September 30th 2006 Hi! This is Esther and I want to say thanks for coming to * * * * last week! It was fun creating stories and drawing the maps. I am reading Keeper of the Colony right now and I will be starting the Darok books after that. I can't wait for your next book to come out. Also, I hope one of your books will be turn into a movie!

  • Septmeber 29th 2006 Mrs. Ralles, I’d be more than happy to be buying more of your books. They sounded so interesting when you read it in the library. When you read a little bit of your books, I wanted you to keep on reading it, and I got very interested in it. I hope you get to see me at * * * Middle School next year. I’d love to hear from you again. Jordan

  • September 23rd 2006 Hi I just saw you at our school today .The school is * * *Elemanty School.I am in the fifth gread and I got your book.I love it so much!! It is Keeper of the Empire.I love the begining.Oh...if you remember me I am Shanelle.thank you for the great tips on writing a story I am writting a miny story right now!! I am looking forward to getting a nother one of your books.Every one is talking about your books in the class.Thank you for signing everyones. Thanks again -Shanelle

  • Septmerb 17th 2006 hi this is akash i have one of your books the first one ive seen u twice at * * * * *elementry now im in 7th grade i was hoping you could maybe come over there one day to because i wanted to buy some more of ur books but i want them autographed especially darok 9 10 email me back

  • September 15th 2006 Hi Mrs. Ralles!!! The last time I saw you was on Wednsday, 13 2006. So it wasn't to long ago. Remember at Shepard Elementary. I was in the front row and you were telling us stories about you and your son. Write back soon, i'll be checkng the mail everyday. Paige

  • September 12th 2006 Hi, My name is Haley You visited * * * Elementary just yesterday day! I'm the girl in the pink sweat shirt putting on and off. I'm getting a book from you, keeper of the kingdom. My mom said i would get more book if i liked Keeper of the kingdom. I said "OK " So i mite go to barns and noble to get the others. But what i heard from you WOW i really want all of them. I can't wait till you get to sign the book Keeper of the kingdom for me!!!! I hope you E-mail soon Thanks your for visting * * * *Elemantary

  • August 27th 2006 H.J. Ralles~ Keeper of the Kindom is my all time favorite book I have ever read! I just started Keeper of the Realm and I love it too! Please write more books! Sincerly, Tyler

  • August 23rd 2006 Hi Mrs. Ralles I enjoyed you coming to * * * * Elementary. I read the book Darok 9 as I told you in the library. My favorite character was Maddie.I also liked it when Will saved Maddie. I really enjoyed reading your book and I would love to read all your books and I also want to know more about you. Thanks, Shomik

  • July 22nd 2006 You wrote Keeper of the Island really quickly. I haven't even read Keeper of the Colony yet. But I'm going to start it soon. I can't wait to read Keeper of the Island when it comes out. Sincerely, Josh

  • July 20th 2006 Hello this is Kasey from the plane, It was sooo cool meeting you on the plane. Meeting a famous author is AWSOME. When school starts i can tell all my friends that i met the famous author hj ralles on my way to San Diego. Thank you so much for the book, autographs and rulers. Sincerely Kasey

  • July 12th 2006 Hi I'm a big fan of yours. I have all the books in the Keeper series and have read both books in the Darok series. i was wondering if you were going to make another book in the Darok series. Sincerelly, Josh

  • July 7th 2006 I am so excited to hear that Keeper of the Island is done. I can't wait! I will definitely be at one of the kick-off parties. Thanks for writing these great books! Before I was more of a fantasy reader but thanks to you now I read science fiction a lot as well. I love all of your Keeper books and Darok books. Again, I can't wait till next spring. Your fan, Lawrence

  • June 24th 2006 Hi. I really like the book Keeper of the Kingdom I hope they come out with the movie. Keep the books coming. I thought that it was very interesting it really cought my attention. I think it was not boyish or girlish i think it was in the middle. I am only on page 21 I cant wait until you come out with the book Keeper of the Isle

  • June 24th 2006 Dear Mrs. Ralles, I really enjoyed the books you wrote because they really caught my attention plus i enjoyed you coming into my school and teaching us about good writing and by the way i made a creativity box of my own and it really helps at school when im writing story's at home. I loved the idea on how Matt got sucked into his own computer game in Keeper of the Kingdom. Im only on the first couple of pages and i love it already. My friends enjoy your books too. Also thanks for autographing my book. I really do enjoy your writing and i hope the will make a movie on your Keeper series and i cant wait for the fifth book. Keep the books coming. Nick

  • June 14th 2006 Dear H.J. Ralles, I would like to let you know about the great impact you have made on me and my brother's lives. Around the time Keeper of the Kingdom first came out you visited a small elementary school called Peters Elementary. I had always been a huge book reader and wished to one day write books of my own. When I heard that a new Author was coming to talk to us I was excited and yet hesitant. I had previously been to a Young Authors conference and in which the Speakers (Authors of books I had grown up reading) were very rude. Because of that I had a strange Idea that Authors were all mean and I did not wish to grow up to be a mean person. I truly can not remember all the things that you said to us that day but what has stuck to me all these years is that you made my world of writing turn around. I hadn't even read your book and yet the way you talked and smiled made me feel like I too could someday possibly be a writer. I am still working toward my dream but whatever it was that you did to make me keep going for it I can still feel. My Brother has never been a big reader but I dared him to at least finish Keeper of the Kingdom and he has been reading ever since. He is just a little older than I was when you came to talk to us. Whatever it is that you do when you talk to kids keep doing for you never truly realize how much of an impact you have on other people's lives. With deepest Thanks, Tiffany

  • April 23rd 2006 Hi H. J. Ralles, this is Nick. I have been rereading Kingdom and Realm and then I will finally get to Empire and Colony! They are so suspenseful and I can't ever put them down!!

  • April 23rdth 2006 Mrs. Ralles- I loved the new book! I read it in a day and a half and thought it was by far the best book you've written yet. I saw you are going to be speaking at the meeting of my writer's group. I'm really looking forward to it. See you in a month, Blake C

  • April 23rd 2006 Dear H.J. Ralles, THis is Blake . I love your books. It is so cool how you get to expore inside the game. I tought it was so fun when you came to * * *. It was nice for you to take time off your day to visit are school. I can't want to read all of your books! I also think its cool how you got your ideas from you Son. Your biggest fan, Blake

  • April 20th 2006 Dear H.J. Ralles, I hope you remember me, I'm Abbi. I've only finished the first chapter of your book, and I LOVE IT!!!!!! You have inspired me to be a author when I grow up. I have already written a poem just for you!

  • April 19th 2006 Hey! This is Sara from Southlake! The one that you had lunch with! I have started a story about dogs. It is really fun to write. I had ALOT of fun at lunch with you. I hope that a Darok 11 comes out soon! Bye

  • April 19th 2006 Dear Mrs. Ralles, Thank you so much for coming to Eubanks Intermediate School. I had such a great time! I didn’t think I’d ever meet you in person! Well, thanks. Nick

  • April 17th 2006 Mrs. Ralles, If you don't remember me, my name is Austin. You came to * * * * Junior High last Thursday. I just finished reading Keeper of the Empire in less than 24 hours, and it was fantastic! I found myself unable to fall asleep on Wednesday night, and read until 3:00 am. I just couldn't put it down! I finished it during school today, using every possible moment I had to read on and on. It kept me in suspense throughout the schoolday. It's a shame I hardly got any school work done today! I thought you would enjoy knowing you have another devoted reader! Austin Nichols P.S. I'm going to try and finish Keeper of the Colony tomorrow!

  • April 10 2006 I was just wondering, do you think any of your books might be turned into a movie? Your fan, Lawrence P.S. I love Keeper of the Colony. Your writing just gets better and better.

  • April 4th 2006 Mrs. Ralles, As you may remember I was at your kick off party for Keeper of the Colony and I bought the Keeper of the Realm and Keeper of the Empire. I literally could not put the Keeper of the Realm down! I finished it and it is such a great book! I can’t wait to read Keeper of the Empire! Jonathan

  • April 2nd 2006 Hi HI Ralles after you finish your keeper series and darok series what other books are you planning to write? I you already know can you please tell me? I read one Artemis Fowl book called The Arctic Incident which was very interesting I like the fact that it was about a kid around my age that was a genius and eventually got stronger and was able to go in combat and fight. Well See Ya Later, Dillon

  • April 1st 2006 Dear Mrs. Ralles, I am a 4th grader at * * * * Elementary in TX. I have the first three of your “Keeper” books. I was unable to make it to your kick off party for “Keeper of the Colony” at the book store this last weekend, but I am dying to get my hands on a copy of the book. I have already read the first three books – I think they are great! Is there any way that I can order “Keeper of the Colony” from you? I can mail you a check, or my mom can give you her credit card number. Please respond soon. Thank you, Austin

  • March 28th 2006 H.J. Ralles, I have just finished Colony. It is so amazing!!! I like the cliff hanger ending! Very nice, and I am so impatient for the 5th and last book of the Keeper series. You should make another series like that, and it would be awesome. Hey, I think that this is the best book, next to Kingdom, ofcourse. I just like your way of writing, and how you put emotion into it. I really liked the fact that "Jake" was * * * * *! Very amazing way to end your book with a such ironic detail. I just Loved It! I can't say how much I like your books. You should make Isle have a lot of action, but please, no weapons like Jake insisted. Also, I should suggest that you end Isle with Matt seeing all of his friends from all five levels, and well, that's all I can suggest, because of your great crerativity. I really am looking further to Isle. Speeking of, can I know what Isle is going to be about? I just want a breif summary. Well, I have to go, and please, Write Back!!!!! Fernando

  • March 28th 2006 Dear H.J. Ralles, I have just finished reading Keeper of the Colony! Sorry I couldn't make it to the kickoff party I found out when the last one was the day before it and was busy. It was a really good book and I couldn't stop reading it. P.S. What is going to be the name of the 5th book again. Brad

  • March 25th 2006 I loved Colony! It was, I think, the best installment yet. Is there going to be a Darok 11 because the name contest said that Darok 11 was under construction? Thnx! Your fan, Lawrence

  • March 27th 2006 Dear H.J. Ralles, I have just finished reading keeper of the colony! Sorry I couldn't make it to the kickoff party I found out when the last one was the day before it and was busy. It was a really good book and I couldn't stop reading it. P.S. What is going to be the name of the 5th book again. Brad

  • March 26th 2006 I loved Colony! It was, I think, the best installment yet. Is there going to be a Darok 11 because the name contest said that Darok 11 was under construction? Thnx! Your fan, Lawrence

  • March 25th 2006 Keeper of the colony was one of the best books I have ever read I can not wait one more day until keeper of the isle.

  • March 21st 2006 Dear H.J. Ralles, I simply love your books. Whenever you come to local schools and places like that and talk about your books, I get inspired to write my own books like yours. When is Keeper of the Isle coming out? I also really love your website, awesome background music. See you soon hopefully! Sarah

  • March 18th 2006 Dear H.J.Ralles, A little wile ago you came to our school. You talked about writing , and I want to tell you that you rely inspired me to go the extra mile in my writing. I would sit around and do nothing for about a half an hour before I would get an idea. But after you came and spoke I would get about 1,000,000 ideas for writing. Thanks! Your Friend, Rebecca

  • March 16th 2006 Dear Mrs. Ralles, Thank you for visiting my school, * * * Elementary, and signing our books! I really enjoyed your presentation about the Keeper and Darok series. Our reading class is reading Keeper of the Kingdom, and I think it's the best science-fiction book I've ever read! Sincerely, Esther

  • March 14th 2006 hi im jacob and i bought yet another great book from you.Keeper of the realm was very good you write such great books.Im getting the next book some time this week.

  • March 11th 2006 hi h.j.ralles, i love your boooks i cant wait to read the 4th book. ur #1 fan, Anna

  • March 9th 2006 Dear H.J. Ralles, I really love your books. I can't wait until Keeper of the Colony. I maybe be in the kick off party. I would love to have that book. I'm already on Keeper of the Empire. Do you know where I can get the outfits of all the girl characters. Please reply on you website. I am already trying to start on my own book. Don't worry, I put " based on that keeper series by H.J. Ralles" on the title page. Your reader, Darr

  • March 8th 2006 I bought keeper of the kingdom last saturday at firewheel mall and like the reviews said it is a fast paced book from beginning to the end.I can't wait until I get book 2.[that was the best book i have ever read] thank you for suggesting this book it was great. jacob

  • February 27th 2006 It is great to have you back at *****, and even though I won't be participating in the workshop it's really nice of you to let us have lunch with you etc. I haven't started reading the Keeper series... yet. I am going to read them and I look forward to doing so. The only reason I haven't is because it is hard to read many books at once! But even so I will read them. I can't wait to see you again in 8th grade! Your fan, ×Daniel×

  • February 26th 2006 Dear H.J. Ralles, I love your keeper series, I have read the first 2 keeper books and I am waiting for the third keeper book. I just finished reading Darok 9. I got so into the book, that I read a lot longer then my normal time I read for homework, I read it after dinner, and my dad almost had to drag me off the book to get me to bed! The next morning, I read even more of your amazing book. I love the idea of having people living in the under-grounds of the moon. I think it’s interesting the way you explain the awesome technology. What gave you the idea of Earth being destroyed and having a ton of people fleeing to the moon to try and continue life? Your fan, Lathe

  • February 6th 2006 Dear H.J. Ralles, It is just so close! I just can't wait till the Keeper of the Colony Kick-off party! I just have a lot of excitment in my blood! Well, remember that last year, at the Darok 10 party, I brought my friend to it, well this year, I am bringing my friend Julian, and I believe that you have already met him. He is also a very big fan if your masterpieces. Well, I better go to bed now, and I will keep contacting you! ---Fernando

  • Feb 3rd 2006 Dear mrs.hjralles i love you books. My favorite is DAROK 9. Why can't people copy you books. Bye

  • January 27th 2006 Hi, this is Katelyn and I wanted to tell you that i liked the books that you made. Also i wanted to ask you if you still do not have anything for the pieret name because i had one in mind if you did not. So if you could get back to me i would really like that. Thankyou, Katelyn

  • January 26th 2006 Dear Ms. Ralles, Thankyou for visiting * * * MST. I just finished reading Keeper of the Kingdom after receiving it last Monday. I might be wearing the vorg costume at your party for Keeper of the Colony. My mom said she could get someone to make it for me. Your first book in the keeper series is awsome. Your writing just sucks people into the book just like Matt was sucked into his game. PlEASE write a sixth book in the keeper series. Even though i'm only starting Keeper of the Realm tonight, I already know every single one will be excellent. I hope you remember me. I bought all three of your books in the keeper series. I came to visit you at the end of the day when you were about to leave. Yours truly, Austin

  • January 25th 2006 Hi i am Jennifer. Thankyou for comming to my school it was fun you came yesterday remember the girl that made up a title ROAST i was sitting with the other girls.And Thankyou you made me that i really want to write and yes your books are so cool i can wait to read your book they rock you should be 2006 best writer in the U.S.A!!! Yours Truly, Jennifer

  • January 24th 2006 Thank you for writing these books. I love them. I am only on Keeper of the Realm. Keeper of the Kingdom is my favorite book ever. I saw you at Barnes & Noble in Waco. I live in Waco, Texas. It is very cool that my favorite writer does not live that far away. My name is Jonah I am 11. I just wanted to say thanks for writing these books, please keep writing them.

  • January 19th 2006 Hi I am a student from beaver technology center. I saw you today, and man it was great. I look foward to buying most of your books this friday

  • January 18th 2006 Hi, my name is Hope and this is my first time on your website. Today you visited my school. I have already doubled the amount of stuff in my creativity box. While you were at my school my best friend Asheligh and I asked if you could sign our creativity boxes but you said you could not because you would have to sign everyone Else's. We understood, but you also said to e-mail you so I am. Asheligh and I have already got a story that we are going to began to write together. . . I appreciate you coming to my school you really inspired me to write thanks a lot. Oh, and by the way my dad is probably going to let me buy one of your books on Friday. Congratulations on the upcoming release of your new book. I am looking forward to reading all of you books. Thanks again!

  • January 10th 2006 Hi, My name is Melissa ( I am 13), and yesterday (1/9) you were at my school in McKinney. I just wanted to thank you and to let you know that you helped me a great deal in improving my writing. Now, I am collecting newspaper clippings for my creativity box. I am writing a book myself, and now when I go through it, I look more into what I am writing or have written and think about what you taught me about voice. There is probably dark red marks on every page! (LOL (Laugh out loud)) I am very glad to have met you, and thanks again.

  • January 10th 2006 Dear Mrs. Ralles, You came to my school today and yesterday,and I bought Keeper of the Kingdom.I read it in less than an hour and I just wanted to tell you how much I love the series even though i've just been submerged into the world you have created. From a Huge fan, Hunter

  • January 7th 2006 Hello Mrs. Ralles, Our class loved you & your books, so if it's not much to ask for we could use some new exciting science fiction books.I'm sorry if we're sounding greedy , but all of our class books don't nearly have as many vivid verbs,adjtives,nouns, and they don't paint a picture in your head. Well just sleep on it.

  • January 7th 2006 Dear Mrs.Ralles, Thank you for coming to my school. My class and I had so much fun! My name is Kate and our class made IDEA BOXES with you. I can't wait to read your book. I loved that you got to sign my book. I have to go but I'll be writting back soon Sincerely, Kate and Caroline

  • January 5th 2006 Dear Mrs.Ralles, I read your first book, Keeper of the Kingdom, and I loved it! I am planning to read all of your other books. Now for the verona schools, (I'm in HBW) the teachers have now had us do a report on one of the authors on the battle of the books list. Me and my buddy, Dan, chose you. I was wondering if you could give me a quote? My teacher loved the idea of asking for a quote, and it would really make my day if I got a quote from my favorite author! Your fan, Tim

  • December 9th 2005 Dear H.J Ralles, I really love your books especially Keeper of the Kingdom!You have such a creative mind.I like to write story's like you.I usally write 4 pages.You inspire me to write.After I read one of your books I have to write.I think you are the greatest writer in the whole universe.How do you come up with so many great ideas?Oh.And that idea box I love.When you came to my school just by looking at the cover I wanted to read it.I was wandering when we will know who the winner of the contest is? Raymon

  • December 5th 2005 Dear Mrs. Ralles, Me and my little brother love your books. Are you going to write a Darok 11? We loved that you visited are school. We are looking forward to your next visit. I'm already into your book, Darok 10 and I love it. My little brother, loves your book Darok 9.

  • December 4th 2005 hi so what r u up to, any trips your going on. I am very happy that you came to my school. The activity we did was so much fun I'm in 5th grade. Victoria

  • December 2nd 2005 Hey it's Amanda. you truely inspired me to become an author and that is awsome. Well I have a few favorite books, but I have to admit that Keeper of the Kingdom, Keeper of the Realm, and Darok 9 are some of them. Well I have to go to soccer so I will e-mail you back, but e-mail me backas soon as you get this!!!!!!!!! See you later, Amanda

  • November 21st 2005 Hey Mrs. Ralles, Hi my name is Sheila I’m the cowboys fan you met at * * * Elementary. I love your books! My brother met you when he was in fourth grade. He loved your books so much. He read all the books, but he hasn’t read the Darok ones yet. Those weren’t out when he was in 4th grade. It was fun talking to you! BYE!

  • November 20th 2005 Dear HJ Ralles, You came to my school yesterday. I am in 5th grade. Any way I never got a chance to ask you some of the questions I wanted. Please email me back when you can so maybe if its ok I can ask you? Plus the creating your character thing is going well. Also I want to see if maybe I can share with you part of the story I am writing. yours truly, Samantha

  • November 11th 2005 I love your book Darok 9 and I had just started reading Darok 10 and so far i love it already. love your fan Gina

  • November 9th 2005 Allo there! Well you came to our school, * * * * elementary, in Hurst on Wednesday. You also shared with our 6th grade about how you had a competition on your website, so I went to check it out! I think you're full of wonderful ideas and such. To this very day I still have a blossoming passion for reading and writing. I just need that extra push. .... Have you got any places I could attend or anything I can do to keep my passion for writing aflame? Keep on writing! You exquisite story writing woman you! Author on the Rise, Paige

  • November 8th 2005 HEY HEY Mrs. Ralles! Whats up! I just wanted 2 say that I have already started Darok 10! It totally rules!!! I LOVE YOUR DAROK SERIES! Well got to go c ya!!

  • November 8th 2005 Hi my name is Gina, and when you had come to * * * *today I was so happy and when i had asked you today who was your favorite character i was so nervus. Now that you had come to our school and talked to the 6th grade about write now it makes me want to write also.

  • November 10th 2005 Dear Mrs. Ralles, I thank you a lot for coming to my school and teaching us about what you do. You are only the second author I have ever met! And I am only 11! I cant wait until your next book comes out. Again, thank you very much, and you are my number 1 author. And ever sense you came, I have wanted to become an athor, Thank you very much! Dickson

  • November 8th 2005 Hi HJ Ralles, I just read a little bit out of Keeper of the Realm from Tyler. So how did you like my name? yeah my friend Tyler has all of THE KEEPER OF books.

  • October 30th Hi Mrs. Ralles! I just wanted to tell you that your "Keeper" series were the first sci-fi books I read. They introduced me to the genre, and since then, I have read "The Giver", "Artemis Fowl", and many other great sci-fi books. So thanks for introducing me to that! I am writing a story, and I was wondering if you could tell me what you thought of the first chapter. Shelton

  • October 26th 2005 Hi, my name is William from * * * * School. You probably don’t know me but I was from the 5th grade presentation at about 12:10. Well I just wanted to say your books are awesome, I’m in the middle of Keeper of the Empire, and I’m even using it for a book talk.(I don’t know if you know what that is.). This is the 2nd email I’m sending to you in on e day. I can’t wait for Darok 10. Well by have a nice trip back to Texas. William, Chatham, N.J. 2005.

  • October 26th 2005 hi. I really love all your books! Don't worry, I am a horrable speller too See You Later, Sara

  • October 24th 2005 Dear H.J, I love your book Keeper of the Kingdom so far its one of my most favorite books. I can't wait to read Keeper of the Realm. What is your favorite book you've wrote so far? I loved the slide show you gave at * * * * in NJ! I hope see you at the workshop! I gotta run! Sincerely, Annika

  • October 16th 2005 I am enjoing you books so far. Like when you use words that feel strong on me( like Halt intruder in the name of Zaul.) signed, James

  • Dear Mrs. Ralles Friday, Oct.14,2005 Your book is wonderful.(Keeper of the Kingdom)By the way I'm still on the second chapter since I just got home and it's already great!!! Also if you want to know who I am because I don't think my name will help.I am the guy who got Victory for a title and who got the Keeper of the Kingdom. YOU'RE FAN, Halbert

  • October 10th 2005 Dear H.J, Ralles, Hi, this Jayme from Gunter.I just got my book today. I just stared reading DAROK 9. I might just be on page three, but I love it. My mother made me go take a bath before I could read it.Before I go I just got to say one more thing. " Thank you for coming and talking to us Gunter kids." Love, Jayme

  • October 10th 2005 Hey, I was just wondering how many keeper and DAROK books you've written so far? How many more do you plan to write? BIG FAN-Sara

  • October 10th 2005Hi Mrs. ralles I love your book you might not remember me. my name is angel from when you visited my school in fort worth Texas remember ****** Elementary you said that you would right us back when you got the message so try to do that I love your books and by the way I have finished my creativity box it is really thick any way I love your books so right back. Angel

  • September 27th 2005 Dear mrs. ralles, you are really are an insperation for me i am already writing. you really helped me in my writing. Simon

  • September 26th 2005 Dear Mrs Ralles, Hi Mrs. Ralles i was wondering if you were going to make a Darok 11. I just started to read darok 9 and it is wonderful. Coston

  • September 2005, Dear Mrs. Ralles, I think your books are thrilling! I can’t wait until your new one comes out! I was at brinker elementary school on Thursday September the 15th. I obtained keeper of the realm from you that morning. What inspired you to write those books? Please e-mail me back as soon as you can.

  • September 12th 2005 Hello,this is Chris . I was just emailing you to comment you on the KEEPER of the KINGDOM. The book was so good that I kept on reading it and finished it the next day. I haven't read a book so good since I read Harry Potter and the Half blood Prince. I can not wait until I finish reading Keeper of the Realm and Empire. I will be very excited when your next Keeper book comes out. Sincerely, Christopher

  • September 5th 2005 Thanks for visiting my brother's (Patrick) school yesterday. He learned a lot and had loads of fun. I'm glad you remembered me. I can't wait till the Keeper of the Colony kick-off party in February. I'll be at at least one of them. Your fan, Lawrence P.S. At the Empire kick-of party, you said you were starting a new series. Could you give me the info about that? Thanks!

  • September 3rd 2005 Hi i am Vicki Wong from * * * * Elementary and i am in 4th grade in Mrs. Burkhead's class and i just got your book today and today is Friday September 3, 2005 and i think your book is great and i just want to say thanks for the books and if you want to send an email to me this is my email address

  • September 1st 2005 Hi, Today you came to my school and I am in 5th grade and we did the character workshop. I really enjoyed it and you really inspired me to write better and to consider bieng a writer in the future, so thank you for that. I am in the middle of your Darok 10 book and I am really enjoying it. I have not read any other ones of your books. I have been reading books during the sumer but I think your book is the BEST EVER. You are an amazing writer and I am planing to start reading your Keeper Series. Thank you for all you do. Stephanie

  • September 1st 2005 Hi I am Amanda Brauer the one that you met at the book store that one day and you signed the Darok 9 book for me. You said that I was like Maddie with the freckles and you thought I was really good on the computer! Will you email me back. I loved the book I am so getting the rest of your books!!!!☺☻¢¾♦¢À¢¼ ¢¾ Amanda

  • August 29th 2005 Dear H.J.Ralles, Thanks for the book. Are you going to write a Darok 11? I¡¯m going to read Darok 9 and then 10. I already read Darok 9 but not for a while. I like you website. Thank you for coming to Miller Elementary I hade a ton of fun. Julia say¡¯s thanks for the book. Sincerely, Julie

  • August 24th 2005 I realy like your books.My name is Nathan.I liked your presentation today at * * * * Elementry.Aug.24.I am reading keeper of the empire.So far my favorite charter is Matt.So thankyou for comming today bye. Nathan.

  • August 10th 2005 Hello Mrs. Ralles, i was just wondering when your next book will be released because i look forward to it greatly. I have just finiished the newest addition to the Harry Potter series. I enjoyed it alot, but there was something about Darok 10 i liked more. i really cant find out what -maybe it was the style you wrote it in, but i liked it much more. Maybe its that you put much more time into your books. Well i dont know your writing secret, but whatever it is keep it up. I also wondered if the keeper series or darok series will ever hit the big screen. i definitley would watch it and so would many of my friends. i think that could get more attention ino your books. Parsa

  • July 30th 2005 Hello Mrs. Ralles, My name is Jen. I LOVE your book, Keeper Of The Kingdom. It is such a great book. I was wondering, are you going to come out with a new series soon?? Also, one more question. Are they going to make a movie out of any of your books. Sincerely, Jen

  • July 28th 2005 Dear Mrs. Ralles, Hi, It's Kevin. I was just wondering when the next Keeper book is going to come out and how your reading of the Half-Blood Prince went. I was also wondering if you've already been booked for my school this year because my sister is going to be in 6th grade. Still reading your books, Kevin

  • July 26th Hello again Mrs. Ralles, Remember me, Fernando, one of your closest fans? Well I just wanted to know how Colony is comming, because I'm getting REALLY inpatien to figure out what Matt is going to do on his next adventure! Oh, and I also want to know how the new series of books that your making, and how it is comming, and I cannot wait to read that adventure.

  • June 5th 2005 Dear H.J. Ralles, My name is Stephanie. I am 10 years old and live in Rowlett Texas. I am in the 4th grade. I can not wait for you to come and visit my school next week. I am really looking forward to it. How did you come up with the idea to write the books about Matt? My school librarian read the first chapter of a book and it sounded really good! I can't wait to meet you. Very nice to send you an email! Stephanie Duty

  • June 2nd 2005 Hi, my name is Joshua. You might recognize my name from when you visited my school in TX. I really liked the book you gave me " Keeper of the Realm". Remember when we had to write a story? Well I won second runner up. The title of my story is "The Change". I think I got practice from the UIL competition.Maybe someday I'll be just like you, a very good writer! Joshua

  • May 24th 2005 Dear Mrs. Ralles, I finished Darok 10 about 3 days after the last time we chatted. It was one of your best if not your best book. I loved it. I also loved the ending and how everything worked out. It was actually one of the best books period. I also think it is gainig poularity, I suggested it to a few of mr friends and a few weeks later it was on the poster of books kids are age would like to read. I was so happy when i saw the cover of Darok 10 on the poster at our school. Thank you for writing such great books! Your #1 fan, Parsa

  • May 16th 2005 Dear Mrs. Ralles, My son, Cammeron attends * * * * in Plano. Today you gave a presentation and also signed copies of your books. Cammeron was so excited about your visit! He told me all about it as soon as he came home from school. I just wanted to say Thank you, not only for visiting schools but for the excellent books you have written. I keep tabs on what Cammeron reads by reading the library books he brings home. He began with "Darok 9". I must say that although I enjoy all of your books, "Darok 9" is my favorite so far. But I haven't read "Darok 10" yet. Who knows. That may become my favorite. I look forward to reading all your future books! Sincerely, Dorothy

  • May 16th 2005 Hello H.J Ralles it's Cammeron . I just started Darok 10. I was literally staring and reading it and I started Keeper of The Kingdom. Well I have to go to bed but, I'll send another e-mail after you this one. From your talkative fan, Cammeron

  • May 15th 2005 Dear H.J. Ralles, I have read DAROK 9 and I loved it. I am really looking forward to reading DAROK 10. I hope it is as good as DAROK 9! Sincerely, Jeremy

  • May 9th 2005 Dear Mrs. Ralles- Having finished all of your "Keeper Series" out so far, and going to one of your workshops at my school ( Preston Hollow Presbyterian School), I can truly put to with Eoin Colfer and TA Barron as one of my favorite writers! Mason

  • May 4th 2005 Dear mrs.Ralles, my name is Sebastian.I go to * * * *. I read the keeper,and darok series. Darok 10 was the best one yet! Please write another book call it Darok 11 The Final Level. P.S please write me back. LATER!

  • May 4th 2005 That was the best presentation I have ever seen! Job well done. I sure hope other enjoyed it as much as I did. You are an extraordinary author! I cannot wait till I get to read Darok9 and Darok10. Since my librarian started in the middle of one of the books I cannot wait to finish it and start reading Darok 10. Happy readings to you to, Stephanie

  • May 1st 2005 Ms. Ralles How are you? You went to my school. I got the Keeper serise. I'm on number one. I'll be at the book signing the 14 of May. I love your books they're so exciting! Yours truly, Sara

  • May 1st 2005 Hello again Mrs. Ralles, How are you? Hows Colony going? I hope you finish it, so it can get published and I can read it. I'm willing to find out what's going to happen to Matt on the next level of his game! I just can't wait till it comes out. Hey, you should think about Darok 11, it might be cool. So, how many Kepper series books are you planning to make? Are you writing another series of books? If so, can you tell me the title? Your #1 fan, Fernando

  • April 23rd 2005 Mrs. Ralles, I gave my librarian your e-mail address to write to you, she is probably going to ask will you come to our school for a day. I am wondering if you do how much will it cost I will pay for it??? I have progressed quickly on the books I am now on chapter 19 of keeper of the empire and I have been bragging about you throughout the school I have even got 5 of my friends to buy the keeper series. Anyway I just wanted ask and tell you those things.

  • April 20th 2005 Hello,this is Austin. I've read the first book and I'm halfway through the second book.They're awesome so far! Thanks again! Sincerely, Austin

  • April 16th 2005 Dear Mrs. H.J Ralles, Thank you for the Keeper series. I met you in Barnes And Noble on April 16. You met my grandmother she gave you her card, her name was * * *. I was the kid with the chocolate sucker shoved in his mouth. I wanted to give you my review on the book so far. My favorite character is the almost dead but brave Targon. I am on page 89 at the time and will probably progress through the night. I can't believe all the things Matt did to get his CD and it won't work now. I can't believe that the Protectors killed Norak and Commander Z. But in their point of view I can understand the rebellion. I can't wait for the 4th book and am anxious and wondering if you could tell me a quick review and tell me when it will come out. I also can't wait to read the other 2 books of the keeper series. After this I am definitely reading Darok 9 and 10. If you could come any time to Dove Elementary my fellow pupils and I would love to hear about you. Thank you for you time and reading this letter I hope you can find the time to e-mail me back. Thank You, an excited reader, Robert

  • April 15th 2005 Dear Mrs. Ralles You were at * * * * on april 14, 05 and I came to the library and asked for you to sign my books and i'm really excited about that. I just finished reading Keeper Of The Kingdom IT WAS THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ!!!!!!!!!!!!!! please tell me when keeper of the colony comes out. I also think you should make a movie out of the keeper series. Mike

  • April 7th 2005 Hi Mrs. Ralles, It's Hunter. I finished Darok 10 the day after you left * * * * Middle School. It was incredible. I can't wait until Keeper of the Colony comes out. Thanks a lot for writing these fabulous books, I've even started writing one of my own. Thanks, Hunter

  • April 4th 2005 Hi Mrs.Ralles, I'm a student from Jackson Elementary. Your book, Keeper of the Kingdom is very good. I just can't wait to buy all the Keeper books. I just wanted to say thank you for bringing the books to my school. Sincerely, Adam

  • April 1st 2005 Hi! I'm Charlie from the 5th grade in (I can't tell you the name of my school) I really like your outstanding books. (Last night, I stayed up with my lantern on reading Keeper of the Realm) I have written a story called "The Story of Hurkle." However, I have one question. Is it better when you make a series to have numbers like 1 and 2 and 3, or is it better to make a new name? Or should I just keep parts of the same title? Ugh..My brain hurts!

  • March 16th 2005 Dear Mrs. Ralles, Today you came to my school in Plano Texas. I remember you from 3 years ago when my brother, Jake sent you his story, you were all he talked about and I was so excited when I heard you where coming to my school!!! The strategy you told us 4th graders about looking in magazines will really help me in the future. I love writing stories but I could never think of a good story like my how my brother wrote. Now thanks to you I will never have to think for one second at my computer about what to write. Thank you so so so so much!!! You are an awesome author and though I¡¯m only on page 5 of the Keeper of the Kingdom it looks like a BESTSELLER! I hope in the future I will be able to send you a story you helped me write!! Once again thank you, and my brother also thanks you he now right many stories which are also Sci-Fi. Your Newest Fan, Kim

  • March 5th 2005 The Keeper of the Empire is really good. I finished it today. I can't wait for Keeper of the Coloney to come out and see what Targon does at Matt's house. When do you think it will come out? Also I'm sorry but I can't come to Barns' and Noble's in a week because I'm supposed to go to Six Flags Over Texas with my church. sorry. Kevin

  • March 15th 2005 Dear Mrs. Ralles, My name is Lars.I have never read the Keeper series but I think they will be excellent when I read them. I think you are the coolest and best author that I ever met. Also your voice is so cool that I wish my voice was like yours! Also all of the titles you gave your books were excellent. From, Lars

  • March 6th 2005 Dear Mrs. Ralles, I really enjoyed your workshop and eating lunch with you. I also want to tell you that Protector 101 was my favorite character in The Keeper of the Kingdom. I have now started Realm. Kevin

  • March 3rd 2005 Hey, this is Cole, you came to my middle school in the past few months and I thought the books sounded cool. My mom got Keeper of the Kindom and Darok 9 off of Amazon.com and I never put Keeper of the Kindom down. I got the second and third books as soon as I could from the Public Library in Allen. I

  • Feb 23rd 2005 Dear H.J. Ralles, My name is Lawrence Liu and I'm one of your bigest fans. I have and have read all your books. All of them are signed as well. I first learned of your writings last year when my librarian, said you were coming. I was so excited. I then ordered all your books, and your lesson was invigorating. I went to both the first Keeper of the Empire kick-off party and the first Darok 10 kick-of party. I just finished Darok 10 and personaly, I think it's your best book yet. How did you come up with the idea of the evil * * * *. I can't believe she killed * * * *. Every paragraph is exciting and I couldn't stop. I think you should make a series of books when Will is a scientist and dicover the breakthrough Keeper series and/or Darok 10 or your new series. Thanks Again for inspiring me! Lawrence Liu P.S. When is the Keeper of the Colony kick-off party, and how many books will be in the Keeper series?

  • Feb 23rd 2005 Hello again whatever anyone says im your #1 FAN, thats right, me BARRON IS YOUR #1 FAN I LOVE YOUR BOOKS WITH ALL DUE RESPECT, BARRON!! U ROCK !!!!

  • Feb 22nd 2005 Dear H.J. Ralles, I read keeper of the kingdom already and it was good. I love your new website .You went to my school in the fifth grade a couple of days ago.You are such a creative and good writer. I was wondering if I could order Some books from the keeper series from you. I cant wait to read keeper of the colony!!! please by all means neccesary answer back soon. Your #1 Fan, Barron

  • Feb 22nd 2005Dear Mrs.Ralles, I LOVE DAROK 10!!!!!!!!!!! I am not done wih it yet because it is 1 of 3 books i am reading now, but i love it so far. I love how it has mystery and still the fantasy touch thats in all of your great books. I have been reading it every night before i go to bed, and hope to b down with it by the end of this month. I sent a copy to my cousin in california ( he has also read your other books) and he loves it to. The friend that was with me also bought a copy oday of the book and he has only read the first chapter and he already is growing attached. I can't wait to finish. Also when does Keeper of the Colony come out I have been anxious to read it. Parsa (your # 1 fan)

  • Feb 21st 2005 Dear Mrs. Ralles, I really like your book, KEEPER of the EMPIRE. I am positively sure that you are my favorite author. Oh, I think KEEPER of the EMPIRE is a good book so far. I also, want to collect all of your books since they get my attention. I hope you write more good books.Nicole

  • Feb 19th 2005 Hello H.J. Ralles, I haven't heard from you in a while! How are you? How is Empire comming? Are you almost done? By the way, Darok 10 was AWSOME! I finished it. Oh, and I am glad you don't put illustrations in your books. Do you know why? It is becaouse you can imagine the charecters in the book. Oh, and by the way, I'm going to write a movie director so he can read one of your books. Well write back! Fernando

  • Feb 16th 2005 Dear H. J. Ralles, Thank you for visiting our school and teaching us about voice and plot. I was in the Eccel class. Thank you for letting us make those Plot spinners, where it helps you think of a plot. You really helped me understand what voice is. I got all of your books last year when you visited. This year i got Darok 10. I've read all of them. They are so interesting and exiting. I can't wait for Keeper of the Colony to come out. I want to be an author when i grow up. Kaitlyn, a 11 year old fan

  • Feb 3rd 2005 Dear Mrs. Ralles- I have just finished Keeper of the Kingdom. It was so awesome! Aside from having cool characters and action scenes, it made me think about how far this whole " Information Age" thing can really go- for better or worse. What kind of music do you listen to when you write? Speaking of writing, I have written a fantasy story, and I was wondering if you could maybe put a tiny portion of it one your website. If not, could you read it and tell me what you think? . . . Thanks a lot, from Mason, a 12 year old fan.

  • Feb 2nd 2005 I was just wondering about your settings for the Keeper series and how you get them and what it might be for Keeper of the Colony and you said you're making Keeper of the Isle what settings might they have? I've read all your books except Darok 10 but, I'm on that. my name is Nikki. I am your biggest fan! I will see you on the 5th at Barnes and Noble

  • Feb 2nd 2005 Dear H.J. Ralles, I really enjoyed the Darok 10 kick-off party! I love the cover! So, now you met my best friend, Bhavaish. He loves the Darok series, that when you signed the book, he started to read it right away. Man, I have to say you are Wonder-Woman, because you go to many places, and you still kick-off another book! Com on, keep writing Colony, and you'll see that you can finish it! You can do it! You've already done two-thirds, and I bet you can do the rest. By the way, what does Darok stand for? Well, I remembered fron the kick-off party that you said there might be a Darok 11. And you said if there was a Darok 11, they had to be building the Darok. I got an idea of what you could do. Well, what you could do, you could make the Fourth Quadrant attack any of the Daroks, and the Darok the Fourth Quadrant attaked can be no longer in use, because of all the damage. So, they have to construct another Darok and they have to call it "Darok 11". . . Two things. Keep writing Colony and think about writing Darok 11. Fernando

  • Feb 2nd 2005 Dear Ms. Ralles, thanks for coming to * * * yer really nice I like yer accent and I'll be at yer party. SONIA

  • Jan 27 th 2005 hello... my name is Sinclair. I am an eighth grader, and I have been reading your novels since I was in 5th grade. I really enjoy them. Especially the first Keeper book (i currently own it) . . .I truly consider you a great writer on science fiction, and i acknowledge your work deeply. I write a bit myself when im bored, though it is mainly fantasy. what I write is very long though, but if you want I could send an excerpt from one of them. I would really like a professional's opinion, it would help my writing alot. Your fan, Sinclair

  • Jan 24 th 2005 Dear Mrs.H.J. Ralles, I read Keeper of the kingdom I'm trying to get my mom to buy the others to read. What bookstores offer your books? But anyway I thought that you can do a movie of keeper of the Kingdom! I mean the book is short enough for the whole book to be in a 2 1/2 hour movie. (Remember Lord of the rings was 2 1/2 hours long.) Hey maybe Gnadalf can be Dorin! But any ways you could start off in england, or America, or maybe even canada see how it does there if it does great inch it country by country. So that we can see the labertorys and all! Because it is after all only 2005. So if you picture that maybe a video game? For the computer of course. Signed, Ethan

  • Jan 24 th 2005 Hi Ms. Ralles! I remember when you visited my middle school when I was in 6th grade. The summer before 7th grade, I moved here to San Diego, CA. Now I'm in 9th grade. I still have Darok 9, and now even my little sister enjoys it. I wish I could be there in Plano for the Darok 10 kick-off party. However, I will try and get a copy here! Best Wishes, Dien

  • Jan 18th 2005 Hi! I Really Love Darok 9, and I'm fascinated that you used * * * * as the villian! I'm still on chapter 7, but It's great, Oh! By the way, My name is Gabby and I'm from * * * * elementary. I'm 11 years old and I can't wait for the first kick-off party for Darok 10! My brother and I are on a web site called Gaiaonline.com, and we get to make characters.They are so cool, that they made a creater page for them , and I made some in the image of Darok 9 characters, Hope you like them!

  • Jan 10 th 2005 Mrs. Ralles, I should thank you for being such an exellent writer! I am not allowed on the computer but I begged and begged for my mom to let me come on to email you! This is my aunt's email. Your books are... what's the word... not even extremely amazing, incredible and shockingly impressive are the words to describe your excellent books. I could go to one of your kick-off parties but you have to promise to sign it! Ha. I just can't wait to read Darok 10! I could probably go around Feb. and March. I can't wait! Oh, please tell me what dates you will be there to sign books! Have a nice... day or night!

  • Jan 7th 2005 I think your books are very exiting, and it makes me feel like I am actually in the story. I think that is what every kid looks for in a book and that is what makes a good book. Speaking of books when is KEEPER of the COLONY coming out I can't wait until it comes out. Anyway good luck!!! LOVE, CODY

  • Jan 7th 2005 Dear Mrs.Ralles, I didn't know that you would actually reply to my message!I'm really exited that you did.I thought you got so much mail that you wouldn't respond to my mail.I hope you'll be able to come to my Middle School next year. A fan of yours, Krista

  • Jan 6th 2005 Hello, my name is Cattie. I am a very large fan of your interesting and fun-filled books. I have read all of your books except Darok 10! I am very anxious to buy it. You came to my school and may I say I was quite fascinated! May I tell you that your books are 10 X as better than Harry Potter books! ( I have read all five to maker sure that my opinion was in fact correct.) I am 9 (10 in Feburary 23) and I wish that I would have bought one of you books so that you could have signed. Thank you for being such an inspiration. Sincerely, Your #1 fan, Cattie

  • Jan 6th 2005, Dear Mrs.Ralles, I love your your books, even though I have only read one!I got one last year and it was remarkable!I had never in my whole intire life have I read such an awsome book!!!!!! I want to thank you for coming to * * * * Elementary today.It was a blast!Also the year before that.Your lessons are life changing experiences.Please E-mail me back! A Fifth Grade student, Krista

  • Jan 6th 2005, Hi! I'm Haley and you came to * * * * Elementary today for 5th grade and I was inpressed and love your books but I've only read the first one and planning to read the rest. Bye

  • Jan 5th 2005, Dear H.J. Ralles, You came to my school today, and I thought that it was so much fun cutting everything out! Your books sound really cool. I'm going to buy Keeper of the Kingdom. I can't wait for Keeper of the Coloney to come out! You have inspired me to write more stories. I have written one that my mom thinks I shoul get it published, called The Monster under My Bed PLEASE write back! Abbey

  • November 24th 2004, Hi! It's Zeb! Just wanted to tell you I have 3 favorite authors and they are ,in no particular order, Lemony Snicket, Paul Zindel, and YOU! I can't wait for Keeper of the Colony and Darok 10! By the way have you met either Lemony Snicket or Paul Zindel? Well it sure was an honor to meet you! Pleeeeease right back!!!

  • November 24th 2004, Hi, I love your books. It was really nice for you to come visit my school in Dallas, TX. I would like to become a great author like you. I hope you can visit my school again. Your fan Nida

  • November 12th 2004, Dear Mrs. Ralles, How are you? Thank you for letting me buy a copy of Darok 9. I¡¯ve really enjoyed reading it and the Keeper series as well! It is very exiting and I love science-fictions. I like how you put in exiting beginnings in your books, and the details on how Will and other people lived on the moon and Daroks. I can¡¯t wait until Darok 10 comes out in January¡¦ =). Please keep writing and I hope you are Yours Truly, Thuc-Vi

  • November 3rd 2004, Dear Mrs.Ralles, HI! My name is Samantha you came to * * * * elementry to tell us about your books. I wanted to ask you a question about Keeper of the Realm. How long did it take you to write the book?

  • October 27th 2004, This week we are going to start another narrative using the activity that you did with us last week. I can't wait. Next year when I am at Middle School I am going to miss having you come and doing workshops with us. The first time you came to * * * when I was in fourth grade I hated writing narratives. But ever since then I have been hooked. My brother and I love your books. Between us both we own all of them. It has been a long time since I read Keeper of the Kindom so I started it again yesterday. While reading I discovered alot of things that I didn't catch before. I can't wait to start Keeper of the Empire! Thanks for helping all of us get into writing, Laura 5th grade

  • October 27th 2004, Hello Ms. Ralles, I go to * * * * middle school, and you may remember me. I was short and had black har. I was wearing a blue fleece jacket, but if you don't remember that is ok too. :-) Well, i really want to become an author when i grow up, and seeing you actually at school has always been exciting for me. There are three main writers that i sort of worship. One is J.K. Rowling. I LOVE the Harry Potter series and i sort of try to, not really copy, but get my writing as clear as hers. She makes it so you can picture exactly what is going on. I can't really help but compare you to her. You both use really discriptive words, and we can really picture what is going on right in our heads! I just started reading your books and i am LOVING them! You are my second author (this is not in any type of order) I love Targon, though i can't exactly picture why.... But you are really great and every time you read parts of your books, i feel this little jolt inside me saying "You HAVE to do this! This is a real successful author!" I have always wanted to be an author, and hopefully, someday I'll get published. I am really into horse, so that is pretty much all i write about. I'm going to attach a story i've started recently, but am no where close to finishing. I really hope you can give me some things i can doing well, and others you think i could work on. I really hope you reply to this. I really hope that you will keep on writing the series! I love your work! Anjali

  • October 27th 2004, H.J. Ralles, Guess what? I am through Empire!!!!!!!! It is so awsome!!! That is nice how Targon is in 2010 with Matt. I really liked it!!!!!!!!!!! I just can't wait till Colony!!!! Wel, I have to say your books are awsome!!!!!!! Your greatest fan, Fernando

  • October 25th 2004, Dear Ms. Ralles: Thank you so much for coming to my school last Monday. It was a pleasure to meet you. I especially liked the idea of a Creativity Box that you shared with us. I have read The Keeper of the Kingdom and The Keeper of the Realm. I couldn't put them down and read them both in four days. I am about to start reading The Keeper of the Empire. I can't wait until Darok 10 and The Keeper of the Colony come out. Thanks again. --Devin Livingston, NJ

  • October 20th 2004, I'm only on chapter one in my book! I am taking my time and am using your ideas and using your pages we got! My people aren't cardboard cut-outs they're realistic! Bye and which book is next? Darok 10 Keeper of the Galaxy? Good luck JJ

  • September 17th 2004, Dear Mrs.Ralles, My name is Michael. I go to * * * * elementry and you visited us in September. When you visited I was very bad at writing. That all changed rapidly after your visit. I found a way to express my feelings about things happening around me. I decided that you can let your emotions flow more freely in poetry form. I would also like to share some poems with you now. * * * * You, see making poems is like keeping a diary you write things as they happen. I guess that the old saying was right you know practice makes perfect. Because the more I write the more I improve. I also am noticing errors in my writing more frequently to. That's all I have for now. Your friend Michael p.s. I'm waiting for the next book of yours.

  • September 17th 2004, H.J. Ralles, I'm almost done with Empire, and I just can't put it down!!!! Guess what I saw on the "Fan mail" icon? I saw three of my messages there!!!!!! Whwn I saw them, I rushed to get my mom!!!! Well, I'm almost done with chapter 1 in my story. I invented a way of transportation in my book. Fernando

  • September 17th 2004, Hello, Ms. Ralles. This is Blake, the boy you've met several times, including last Saturday at the Borders in Lewisville. We met and talked about publishers and a science fiction conference in Richardson this February. Could you please send me some more information on this? Thank you. You also mentioned a science fiction site by Lisa Dumond. Could you tell me what this website is? I desperately want to get my short story published. If you could help me with some advice on how to start my career as a writer, I would greatly appreciate it. Your fan, Blake

  • October 8th 2004, Dear Mrs.Ralles, My name is Mary. You came and talked to the 4th grade in 2003-04 when I was in 4th grade. I loved it! Please come back to Big Springs Elem. this year! I am in 5th grade this year and I have read your first book! It was so exiting! Please make more books for everyone to enjoy! Please write back to me soon! -Mary P.S. The fourth grade would love to hear you speak also this year!

  • October 7th 2004, Hi, I think you have seen me before. I saw you when you last visited our school. You know....I am so glad that you dropped by our school because I NEVER saw a REAL LIVE author before, except for my self... (I plan on being an author of course..I'm not REALLY an author..yet. Although my friends like my book...which is not finished...YET) Anyway, I was wondering if a kid really COULD get to be a famous professional author. My fourth grade teacher once said that I could. She ALSO plans on publishing her work. Of course, I'm in fifth grade now. I am looking forward to read your reply, Laura

  • October 1st 2004, Dear H.J Ralles, Hi, my name is Patrick. I don¡¯t know if you remember me when you me from when you came to visit us at **** Middle school. I loved Keeper of the Kingdom, Realm, and the Empire, I also loved Darok 9. I thought you would of ended the Keeper series at Keeper of the Empire, but I guess I was wrong. I was hoping you could write back and tell me when the fourth Keeper book comes out and what the title is. Your biggest fan, Patrick

  • September 17th 2004, I absolutely love your books. You just visited my class. My brother liked your books when he was in seventh grade now he's in eleventh grade. Hope I can see you in the next few grades. Your fan, Meghann Ps. Can't wait until your next book

  • September 12th 2004, Hey thanks for come to * * * * you were great and I love Keeper of the Kingdom + Keeper of the Realm so I am getting Keeper of the Empire tommorow Mckina

  • September 8th 2004, Dear H.J. Ralles. I was at * * * * when you visited it. Remember? i was the girl who came up to you with a pink folder with a story in it. I was wondering if you would help me on my road to being an author. I was going to wait untill I was older, but I just can't wait any longer. I want to publish one. I am such a fan of your work. I really love writing. but I want to do something that I am good at right now. i want to be out there signing books just like you! I want to be the writer whoe wins awards. Just like you! I want to do what I love forever. will you help me? Please? Sencirlly, Kaycee. P.S. i don't know how to spell Sencerlly sorry :)

  • September 8th 2004, Dear Mrs. Ralles, Thank you very much for coming to my school, and giving us some more great writing ideas. Also thank you very much for showing us how much fun writing really is, and inspiring us all to write, and giving us the 411 on the Keeper of the Empire and Darok 10. Most of my classmates confessed that they think you are the best writer there is. I personally think that you're the best writer in Texas, or maybe even in the United States! Well I do like magic a little bit more than computers, and Harry Potter than Matt, although I think you ARE the best writer this side of the Atlantic. Sincerely, Anna

  • September 8th 2004, I reallly admire your work. You do a really good job of writing the Kingdom books, and I hope you continue with writing books that take place in the futer and/ or in video games, movies, or anything else that seems really interresting to you, your teenage boys, and your husband. Maybe even some of you fans (like me) or you girlfriends. You are very talanted . . Sarah

  • September 6th 2004, I have just been reading Keeper of the Realm !!!!" It is really interesting. I certainly love the part that Matt, Varl, and Targon need to survive only by taiking 2 blue pills and a drink every day. I could not survive that. I have to say that you are the best author that walked on Earth. Fernando

  • September 2nd, 2004. H.J. Ralles, I finished "Keeper of the Kingom" at last. It was he greatest book I have ever read!!!!!! It always gets exiting! As you said in your visit , you do have special effects in your books. The Keeper series are the greatest! Keep writting, please!!!!

  • September 2nd, 2004. Dear H.J. Ralles, I am now finishing "Keeper of the Kingdom." It is a great story so far. I have to say that the Keeper series is the best siries I have ever read!!!!!!!! Can you sign my books I bought at the Kick Off Party? Fernando

  • September 2nd, 2004. The Keeper Of The Empire is terrific, Oh! and I am from * * * Elementary! Fifth grader. My Name is Leslie and this story so far is ....... so amazing! Well the news on your website says there's a new book called The Keeper Of The Colony? It's the fourth book and i never heard of it??? And I was wondering if you were really working on it or not, So any way I'm going to be looking forward to be reading your new book in January! Darok 10! And before I forget this do you know where the location for the Celebration of your new Book at Barns& Nobles Is going to be at and what time?

  • September 2nd, 2004. Hi HJ Ralles, I have read all your books and they are all awesome! If it would be possible could you estimate when the Keeper of the Colony will come out and what it'll be about? Bye One of your loyal fans

  • September 1st, 2004. Dear H.J. Ralles, I just finished reading another of your great books, Keeper Of The Realm. I thought that Matt would land up by himself this time but having Varl and Targon there with him made the story a whole lot better than I thought it would be. I'm going to be reading the next book in the series very soon and I'm sure I will enjoy it just as much. Are you working on any other books in the Keeper series and if so I hope you release them really soon. Keep On Writing, Ethan

  • August 31st, 2004. Dear H.J. Ralles, I¡¯ve just started reading your books. They¡¯re awesome! I haven¡¯t been able to put it down since I bought it. Thank you for coming to Bennett Elementary school.I can¡¯t wait for Darok 10 to come out. And thank you for signing my books. Your fan, Alex

  • August 23rd, 2004. Dear Ms. Ralles, Which of your books is your favorite? I think that Keeper of the Kingdom is cool. Please write back. YOur friend, Jeremy

  • August 23rd, 2004. Mrs. Ralles, I enjoyed Darok 9! I really appreciate you coming to * * * * Elementary. You are an awsome writer. Your books are the greatests. I'm dying to read Darok 10! I am also writing a story. It is called "Curse of the Dragons." I have aa question. Your fan,Fernando

  • August 23rd, 2004. Dear Mrs. Ralles, I've noticed that in Keeper of the Kingdom, Realm, and Empire, the location in the books are all 4 letters (Zaul, Karn, and Gova). I was just wondering if the location in Keeper of the Colony was going to be 4 letters. Thanks, Blake

  • August 21st, 2004. H.J. Ralles, I cannot tell you how much I love your books. I remember that you came to my school, * * * * Middle School a few years ago and I am amazed by your style. I am in 9th grade and your books are an inspiration. Please e-mail me back, and I am waiting anxiously for Darok 10. I want to thank you again and say you are the best author ever! Please write soon. Ashwin

  • August 17th, 2004. Dear H.J Ralles, Thank you for visiting our school. It was really nice of you. I really liked all of your books. I might buy Darok 9! Once again thank you. Sincerely, Elena

  • August 17th, 2004. I love your books. They're great! I finished Empire in only a couple of days. I have a question. When does Keeper of the Colony come out? P.S. Thanks for coming to my school today. it was fun! Lawrence

  • August 14th, 2004. Dear hjralles, Hi I'm Preston and I am a big fan of your books. I was wondering when Darok 10 was coming out and what the title of the next book in the Keeper series was.

  • August 2nd, 2004. Hello. My name is Joey. I live In Illinois now but I used to live in Grand Prairie Texas in fact I ordered Darok 9 and the first two of the Keeper series from there. I Asked my teacher to ask you for an autograph. In any case I wanted to ask you when you were planning on being in Illinois again since i missed you this year. I live in Springfield Illinois if you can make Arrangements and i wanted to say that even though I am 13 I loved your books so continue writing please. Also I would like to know if you are planning to make another volume in the Keeper series. Sincerly,your fan, Joey

  • July 10th, 2004. Dear Hilary Ralles, I have finished Keeper of the Kingdom and am now reading Keeper of the Realm. They are really exciting and adventurous. When you came to our School it was really fun because you taught us a lot and I enjoyed making creativity posters. From Laura (Rugby, England.)

  • July 8th, 2004. Thank you very much for my books. Having said I'd save them for Germany, I read them all on the way home! They were brilliant, thank you! from Alice. (England)

  • July 7th, 2004. Thank you so much for the books you gave me at school. I got all 4 of them I'm on page 24 of Keeper of the Kingdom and are looking forward to reading the rest. Thank you also for the talk and workshop and the stickers that came with the books. I think you will do well with the rest of your books. Thank you for visiting our school. (Rugby, England.) Best of hopes From Kathryn

  • June 10th, 2004. Dear H.J Ralles, Hi, this is Shelley from Garland, Tx. You came to Liberty a couple of months ago and me and some other students had lunch with you. Remember? Well, I wanted to ask if you could help me publish my poetry. I wanted to publish all of it into a book but I don't know how! If you could please help me! Sincerely, Shelley, 13 P.S I love your books! They're really good! :)

  • June 6th, 2004. Dear MRS.Ralles, Do you remember me? I am Taha! The story of how you became a writer gave me an idea.I thought to myself and said, "If she can be a writter so can I!" I started to write some of my own stories. They turned out pretty good. I named 1 , The SPY HUNTER. I need your advice. What prompt should I write next. I loved your books alot. YOUR GREATEST FAN, Taha P.S, Say hello to your son for me.

  • June 6th, 2004. I met an author! Wow! I just have to say you inspired me to become a writer. I didn't read the books but I plan too! You came to my school in Oklahoma City. Well I love writing stories, if I ever get one finished I will try and send part of it to you? Have a happy summer! Sincerly, Dustin

  • May 30th, 2004. I love your books so much that they make me cry. Can I come and visit you? I live at * * * * * in colorado 9248 not the white house the brown house.

  • May 30th, 2004. I loved the first three Keeper books! I have to know, are you writing a fourth Keeper book? You can't leave me hanging with Targon at * * * * and Matt and Varl some where else! I can't live without knowing! I am sorry for my anxiouseness but i get really into thees books! :) write back as soon as youn can, and by the way thanks for putting my letter in the website! Sincerly, Josh

  • May 16th, 2004. Dear H.J, A few weeks ago you visited my school. I ordered all of your books and read the Keeper series in less than a week and just started today on Darok 9. I absolutely love your books!! Can you please include me in one of your books?! I am 10 years old and am a girl, am an avid reader, have blonde hair (up to my shoulders), have green-hazel eyes and a very happy, energetic, but shy personality. Oh, and I forgot I am OBSESSED with fashion and the color pink!( Some of my friends even call me the Limited Too freak!!hehe) Yours Truly, Hannah

  • May 14th, 2004. This is Quynh, I bought the Keeper series on Friday. Looks like Keeper of the Kingdom has made a new achievement (haha). It got me to turn down a meal that I absolutely love! I feel asleep reading the book. Just one question, have you ever been on tv?

  • May 14th, 2004. Dear H.J.Ralles, I've finished Keeper of the Kingdom! It was great!!! I probably have never read a book, so much into science fiction that I liked as much as Keeper of the Kingdom. It was very descriptive. I liked how protector 101 was different from all the other protecters. Thank you for the books. Tell you cover artist that he draws very good!!! I liked how your son pointed out that the Keeper series should have a CD-ROM on the back. It looks cool!! Danny

  • May 14th, 2004. Hi! This is Josh. I loved your 1st book! It was sooooooooo good that i finished it in only 3 days! I definitely would say its better then JK ROWLINGS & lemony snickets books combined! At our school, you were right about what that one kid said those heat shields actually work! and so could computers taking over the world! I cant believe how much I liked your book! I have never liked a book like that before! Id rather read your books then play an expensive new video game! You should write more after Keeper of the Empire! It was an awesome experience to meet you! Write back.

  • May 11th, 2004. Ms. Ralles, I would like to thank you for coming to * * * * in Tyler,Tx a few weeks ago.My son Jeremy who is a 4th grader loves your books so much that he finished Keeper of the Kingdom and Keeper of the Realm in less than a week.He just started the third book today. My daughter Michelle who is a third grader is reading the first book.I appreciate everything that you do to make kids develop a love for reading.God bless you. Sincerely, Bella

  • May 10th, 2004. Hi Mrs. Ralles, I love Darok 9 so far. It's so good. From Danielle

  • May 10th, 2004. Hello Mrs. Ralles, You visited my school on May 3rd. You autographed my books and I am reading them all the time. In fact, as I am writing this, I have Keeper of the Kindom in front of me. It is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good. Any way, thanx for being such a great person and keep on writing. -Emily

  • May 5th, 04. Hi Mrs. Ralles, a couple of monthes ago you visited my school. Do you remember me, Christian? I would have E-mailed you earlier but it was just today that when I was looking through my copy of Keeper of the Kingdom that I saw your website. I just want you to know that your my favorite author and write the best books. I'm working on one myself, it's called Zarex. When I'm done with it I'll E-mail it to you. When is Keeper of the Colony coming out? I'm really looking forward to reading it. If you get a chance to read this please write back to me. Sincerely, Christian.

  • May 4th 2004 Dear HJ Ralles, Thank you soooo much for visiting * * * ELE today! You have inspired me to write, write and write. I have never read your books but now that I have met you and you told a lot about your stories I want to read your books! I think your idea for a creative writing box is pure genius! I think you are smart and I can tell you love science fiction( only a couple of my friends know this but I do too) TOday I just finished a story called "In the Zone" and it is about me time traveling in to 2096 and I think you would like to read it. Please e-mail me back! ~Rachel

  • May 3rd 2004 Dear Mrs. Ralles, It's Chris from * * * Elementary School in Plano, Texas and I just got done with DAROK 9. You call yourself an author you're more than a author. You have the best books made and DAROK 9 was so exciting, I don't want to put down book, weird in a good way, and interesting. If you get a chance and send me a letter that would be great. I'm working on my book called A DATE WITH DARKNESS and I'm on Chapter 2. You taught me how wonderful books are really fun. My next book I'm going to read is Keeper of the Kingdoms. When the next DAROK book and the next keeper comes out sign my name in it. # 2 fan, Chris Ostrander

  • April 29th 2004 Hey, It's Haley, from 4th grade * * * Elem. You came to talk to us on Dec. 17, remember. Or you might be to busy. I just wanted to let you know that in class we are doing an author study, and I am doing you. I really like everything you talked about because I can use it all on my author study! Best Wishes, Haley

  • April 29th 2004 Hey remember me i'm a 6th grader from * * * * school in Oklahoma City. Well I just wanted to say hi and thank you for coming to my school.The visit was really educational and taught me a lot about writing stories. Sincerely, Tai

  • April 29th 2004 Hi Mrs. Ralles this is Lillian from **** school in OKC. I just wanna say that ur books are very very good i'm gonna order some more. I wanna say thank you very much for coming to our school in my class we are doing stories too our teacher is gonna make us come up in front of the class room and say our stories. Mine is called Am I being friends with a friend or a ghost... i like haunted scary books and future books like urs again thank you very much for coming plz e-mail me bak thank you xoxo lil

  • April 27th 2004 Hello again it's me Keelie. I took my math TAKS test today and after I was done (at aproximently 11:02) I was reading your book Keeper of the Realm and I read it for a full hour and a half! Then last Friday when I first got your book I read a shorter time (today I got up and took rests every now and then!), but I read to the 6th chapter! There are 2 reasons I did that: 1. I love to read and 2. your books are amazing! Well I have to go! Bye!

  • April 25th 2004 Hi, Just to let you know that I have just started Keeper of the Realm and so far it is really good! I have also been looking at your website and you have loads of fans (including me) I really wish your books were out in bookshops here in England so all my friends could read them as well as me!!! Keep up the good work and I can't wait for Darok 10 and Keeper of the Colony to come out!!!!! Mark

  • April 21st 2004 Hello you came to my school and I just wanted to say that I love your books. I'm going to buy 2 books from you: 1 copy of The Keeper of the Realm and 1 copy of The Keeper of the Empire books. I really enjoyed you coming to my school today. Please come back sometime! 1 of your fans (and of your books) Keelie

  • April 21st 2004 Hi! My name is Tory. I am a student at * * * * Elementary School. I really enjoyed having you visit our school today! I would like to thank you for coming today. I purchased Keeper of the Realm and I can't wait until I have time to sit down alone and start reading! I enjoyed Keeper of the Kingdom so I know that Keeper of the Realm will also be great. I think that you have a beautiful accent and that you are very creative! Keep up the great work! Sincerely, Tory

  • April 20th 2004 Dear H.J. Ralles, My name is Fernando. I really apriciate you comming to my school and giving me the best of bestest book I'm reading which is called Darok 9! It is so interesting. OH, I a question for you. You know, I'm an author, and I'm writing "My BIG Surprise," and I'm almost done. Where can I get it published? Well, THANKS!

  • April 11th 2004 I LOVED ALL THREE OF YOUR KEEPER SERIES THEY WERE GREAT. I WISH YOU WILL WRITE A FOURTH BOOK TO ADD TO THE SERIES. THANK YOU! FROM WASIM.

  • April 10th 2004 Dear Ms Ralles, My name is Jordan, and I met you on Wednesday when you visited my school, * * * * *Elementary, in Plano, Texas. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to meet with us. I bought your book, Keeper of the Kingdom, and I am about three-fourths of the way done. My mom thinks it's exciting that I actually sat down and read it, because I don't like to read, but you really convinced me to read your book. I really did like your book. Please let me know about new books coming out. Thanks, Jordan

  • April 8th 2004 Dear Ms. Ralles, Hi it's Varak. I just wanted to know how far you had gotten in Keeper Of the Colony And Darok 10. I can't wait to read them because I love all your other books especially Darok 9. So please reply. Sincerely, Varak

  • April 7th 2004 Ms.RALLES, YOUR WRITING IS SO STRONG, YOU CAME TO * * * * ELEMENTARY AND I WAS AMAZED, YOU MADE READING FUN! I HOPE TO READ SOME OF YOUR BOOKS IN THE FUTURE, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

  • April 5th 2004 Dear hjralles, Hi I'm Preston and I am a big fan of your book. Jesper Mount is my best friend and he lives very close. I was wondering when Darok 10 was coming out and what the title of the next book in the Keeper series was.

  • April 1st 2004 Dear Ms. Ralles, Hi I am Mary and I currently go to * * * * Elementary. If you don't remember me then... Oh! I'm the one who got the bent paged book of "Keeper of the Realm".I really enjoy your books and I hope I can buy the 4th, 5th, and the 6th book. I want you to be able to e-mail me back soon thank you for the autographs! Your # 1 fan, Mary Worsham

  • March 31st 2004 Dear H.J. Ralles, This is Kelly from * * * * Elementary School in Plano, Texas! I'll see you this Friday! Anyways, I wanted to tell you that I'm one of your biggest fans and I really liked your fun workshop! It was so cool that we got our books autographed, because I have never gotten a book autographed from an author! I like all of your books in the Keeper Series, and I am looking forward to reading Darok 9! What will be your new book for the Keeper Series? Oh yeah, and thanks for the inspiration you gave me that day! I think I will be a better writer! Thanks for visiting! Your Biggest Fan, Kel*

  • March 29th 2004 Mrs Ralles this is Robert. I am one of Mrs **** students. I am loving Keeper of the Kingdom. It is so good I especially like the part where Varl shows Targon the *** and of the suprises behind it. Thankyou for coming to my school. I am planing on comeing to Darok 10 kick off party from Robert

  • March 24th 2004 Hi Ms.Ralles, I love your books. I just started reading Keeper of the Kingdom and I'm lovin it. I met u at ***** middle school. Do you remember me I am the boy named Justin in 6th grade that asked you to sign my book. I was wondering if you dont mind can u help me get a company to publish my book that I am thinking to make. I have an idea and I am working on the book. Do u think that u can tell me some email address of good publishing web sites that will publish my book for no fee at all. Please email me back thank you. P.S I love your books. Justin

  • March 24th 2004 Dear Mrs Ralles, I am from the ***** school that you visited last year. Remember Varak? He is my friend and he said you were going to put his name in the next "Keeper" book. I was wondering, could you put my name in it too? Sincerely, Marielle

  • March 24th 2004 Dear Mrs. Ralles, I just finished your second book today, Keeper of the Realm. I'm just about to start Empire. Realm was incredible. I don't know if u remember me but you came to my school and I bought all your books. My name is Hunter. I can't wait until the next contest. I also love Kingdom. Your #1 Fan, Hunter

  • March 19th 2004 Dear H.J. Ralles, Please have a book with them visiting Vorgus, and some other pure evil alien race is making Planet Vorgus collide with Galatin 4. I just want Jesper back. Your fan, Austin

  • March 13th 2004 Mrs. Ralles, My brother has read all of your books and is working on the last one you wrote. I haven't read any of your books before, but after hearing you read the first chapter of your books, they already sound good! I can't wait untill Connor lets me borow his first book! :-) ! By the way, which one of your books do you like the most? Cathlyn

  • March 9th 2004Hello it's Parsa. I just wanted to tell you that about 1 week ago on Saturday I saw 2 girls reading Keeper of the Realm at my basketball games. They were two sisters and he older one was explaining and helping the younger one on parts she could not understand. Then after my game I asked them what they thought of the book and they said it was the "most bestest" book they have ever read. That made me really happy seeing that your book popularity is growing and that it made a chance for two sisters to bond. The next day I went to a recreational center and saw another girl reading Darok 9 this also made me very happy. I hope you have a chance to read this e-mail because I know it will make you happy. If you get to read it please -mail me back. Thank you. From, Your #1 fan Parsa

  • March 3rd 2004 Hi Mrs. Ralles, Do you remember specifically who I was at the Richardson Square Mall? When is your next book coming out? I can't wait to read it! If you could, could you write my name in your next book. That would be great! Sincerely, Erin

  • March 3rd 2004 Mrs. Ralles, The day was so much fun for me! I learned so much and wished I could have stayed for the last part of seventh period! I will definitly be talking to Mrs. * * * * to see when you are going to be coming back,( hopefully you are!) that way I can read what new creations you are coming out with! I'm starting a diary with my stories in them! Thank you so much for inspiring me! Melanie

  • March 3rd 2004 Dear H.J.Ralles I have read all of your books at least 5 times and 2 times for Keeper of the Empire. I just wanted to thank you for writing great books, I hope That you continue to write lots more!!! From, Asher

  • March 2nd 2004 Dear Mrs.Ralles, My name is Igli and I am the seventh grade student from * * * * * Junior High who presented you in the PDC building. Presenting you Mrs.Ralles, was a very special event that I will never forget. I thank you for giving me a wonderful book named Keeper of the Kingdom. The book was filled with excitement, and surprises that made me read for hours. The book captured my mind and I felt like I was in a whole new world. I could imagine the appearance of the protectors and the behavior they had towards the workers, I could imagine the suffering the workers had to overcome, and also I had a beautiful visual image of the Kindom of Zaul before the occupation of the Keeper, commanders, and protectors. But, my most favorite part in the book was when the characters, Matt, Targon, the workers, and Liberators marched toward the armed protectors with a heart fillled with the treasure known as bravery to fight for their freedom and for the freedom of Zaul. The action was filled with sadness as lives began to vanish and it was filled with a sense of victory when the Liberators destroyed thousands of Protectors Mrs.Ralles you are a very intelligent and wonderful author and I thank you again for giving me an autographed book that opened my imagination a step higher. Sincerely, Igli

  • February 26th 2004 Hay Mrs.Ralles! I'm enjoying your book so far! It is so wonderful to have had you at our School "* * * * * Elementary" Maybe we can keep on E-mailing each other? When I finish your book I bet I will LOVE IT AND WANT TO READ ALL OF YOUR BOOKS! Kayla

  • February 22nd 2004 I'm on chapter six in Keeper of the Kingdom.I bought your book when you were visting * * * * elementary. It's good!!!

  • February 22nd 2004 Mrs.Ralles, Hi! it's me Kayla!!! I'm using my mom's email address not mine. If you ever want to email me my email is * * * well I luv ur books!!!! I finished Darok 9 on Friday!!!!!!!!! I couldn't put it down. Well got 2 go. Kayla

  • February 22nd 2004 I LOVE your books! they are so good! A few days ago you came to my school * * * * Elementary. I have met many authors but have not read their books but when you came I had read your book and loved it!! It was great to meet somebody that I "knew". I love to write and am writing a very long story right now called Gonzaga79. When I finish it I will e-mail it to you. it's about evil dissapearing but then reappearing in the WRONG hands. The only way to defeat the THINGS is to destroy the crystal of Maurll. I used your technique and made my own box. It really helps me write my stories!!!! Sincerely, Kari

  • February 20th 2004 Hi, my name's Larry. I just bought Darok 9 from you. I go to * * * *Intermediate School. You actually might remember me. I was sitting by the kid who asked how much the books cost. This may shock you, but I may know more about Borders than many. My mom works there. You signed the first two Kepper books for my mom. Believe me she the nicest person you ever met. And do you remember the machine that sucks up the peanuts. My mom used to let me work it. Well I've had a really tough year and it would mean a lot to me if you would write or type back. Your bigest fan Larry

  • February 16th 2004 Hi, I am a student at * * * * that you visited on your fourth visit there. You may remember me. I am the kid that was in the second group, sat at the chairs next to the computer, had brown hair, asked how you came up with the ending to Keeper of the kingdom, and in the hall I told you to have a good day/evening! I love all of your books but I mean who couldn¡¯t! FROM, Robert P.S u r a Huge real model to me

  • February 16th 2004 Hi I am a student from * * * * * and I just wanted to tell you that I absolutely LOVE your books!!!!!!! I already set up my idea box. I can¡¯t wait to start writing my first story using it! I am VERY excited about you coming to our school and signing our books ¡¦¡¦¡¦.. I hope you come to school and remember keep writing sequels because of you I really like reading now!!! Love to read now, Robert

  • February 15th 2004 I just want to say that the Keeper series is realy amazing. I love them so much no one can take me away from them. If you make another one I'll probably be the first to buy it. NIkki

  • February 15th 2004 I read Darok 9 in just 1 day!!! Acually, in less then a half of a day and i was in school, it was soooooo good! I'm eagerly waiting for Darok 10 to come out!!!

  • February 13th 2004 Hi I'm Amber from * * * * in McKinney. I bought one of your books Darok 9, I have not started to re