Book Two: Serpents Gold

heyy! i just finished reading the 1st book and i thought it waz brilliant!! i cant wait for the second one 2 come out and i waz wondering when it will come out? thanks! bye xxx

Thanks for your email Lily, I’m really glad you like the book. I’m busy writing book 2 right now and the plan is for it to come out in 2011 but I’m not sure exactly when. I’ll keep you posted when I know more.
Sam

Dear Sam,
I read Amanda Craig’s review in The Times and decided to order Quicksilver for my 10-yr-old granddaughter. When I got it I decided to read it first (I am 80 in June!). It is brilliant. We have been interested in ley lines and all sorts of archaeological sites around the world. My eldest daughter is interested in Shamanism and we are fascinated by ancient civilisations. Thank you - I can’t wait for Book two, but please don’t spoil it by rushing. I’m blown away by the entrance hall of BatterseaPower station. Do you know about the AREPO word square (I haven’t got it in full but it could be found easily I think. We found it written in Malta.
Very best wishes, Olive

Dear Olive,
I’ts great to know that people of all ages are enjoying Quicksilver, I hope your granddaughter likes it as much as you did. Tell her to get in touch and let me know.
I do know about that very intriguing AREPO word square and I will look for a copy of it on the web and post it on the magic squares page of my site.
Best Wishes
Sam

Hi. I bought and finished quicksilver today. It was an absolutely brilliant read which had my favourite animal (wolves) leaping off the pages. This was a fantastic read and it had of gripped from the first page. Can’t wait for the next one. Was nice to read a book set in england when so many are mainly america. Lol Thanks so much for the great read. (maybe there are some leys that run through dover hehe i have no idea, would be cool though!)

Hi Stephanie,
Gosh you are a quick reader! I’m so glad you enjoyed Quicksilver. I bet there are some ley lines in the Dover area particularly around the Castle - let me now if you find some.
Sam

I’ve just been reading on your website and now I’ve seen your writing book 2! I was so amazed and shocked. Have you got a rough idea of what the front cover is going to look like?
Can’t wait to see you at my school for world book day!
Vina.

Hi Sam,

I read your book twice already and it is great. I am very much intrigued by ley lines, energies, megaliths, and simply love animals and your weave of all these knowledge is simply enjoyable. I read it first as proof copy and now published and simply marvel at the small changes. I can hardly wait for the second book to come out. Thank you, Sabera

Hi Sabera,
I did quite a bit of snipping and tweaking of the manusccript after the proof copies came out. It’s good to know that you thought they improved the book.
All Best
Sam

hi i just got your book and i am looking forward to reading

from anna

Hi Anna,
I hope you enjoy Quicksilver. Let me know what you think when you have read it.
Sam

hey. i just got ur book nd started 2 read it. the book is sooo amazing so far.i cnt wait for book 2. i was born nd raised in Ireland but i’m orignaly from Sudan, so thats something we hve in common!

Hi Reem,
Hope you enjoy the rest of it. Let me know what you think about the character of Zi’ib and the Sudanese sections - I’d appreciate your comments.
Sam

Hi Sam,
I have just finished reading your book. It was brilliant! I read over half of it in one day! I am going to get all of my friends to read your book. Looking forward to see what will happen in book two.

Hi Helen,
Thanks so much for your comment, it’s great to hear you enjoyed Quicksilver. Book 2 is coming along and hopefully I’ll have a title for it soon!
Sam

Hi Sam,

Enjoyed your talk at the N.I. Book Awards very interesting. Have really enjoyed reading the book and now have a waiting list of pupils wanting to read it. Can’t wait for book 2

Hi Deidre,
I had a wonderful time at the N I Book Award and I was really impressed by the children’s presentations. When they have read the book, do get your pupils to post their comments on the website.
Kind regards
Sam

Hi Sam,
I recently finished your 1st book. It was amazing! After reading it I am now always aware of leylines.
Yeaterday, I was walking along the high street when I felt a surge of sudden diziness tingle through my body - do you think I was near a major ley line?
I really can’t wait for your second book!

Hi
I am thinking of writing my own novel.Could you give me some tips?

Hi,
I recently read your first book. It was amazing!
Yesterday, I was walking along the high road when a sudden surge of diziness swept through me - do you think I was near a major ley line?
I am impatiently waiting for your next book.

Hi Sam,
I’m your no.1 fan.
When Will your next book be?

Quicksilver was absolutely FANTASTIC!!!!!
I almost didn’t buy it but I’m very glad i did. i can’t wait till number 2 please please please finish it soon! x

Hi Isabelle - you need to get a map of the area and check out the ancient sites. It woud be fun to see if there is some hidden history near you.
Sam

Hi Isaac,
The best tip I can give you is to get yourself a notebook. Carry it every where you go and jot down interesting things you see and hear and make a note of anything you think of that will further your plot. If I don’t write things down I forget them immediately. The ony other advice I can give you is to open your computer or pick up a pen and paper and start. It doesn’t matter if you have to rewrite and rewrite, just get going!
Sam

Quicksilver is the best book I have read in a long while.I like the mystery in the 1st book and hope that it will continue through the 2nd.Please finish the 2nd soon so I can read it

Hi Sam,
Thanks for the tips. Remember my name in case i am famous in the future!

Sorry, I forgot to say how much I loved your book last time!

Hi Imy
I’ll do my best. As soon as I get over a three day overland trek back to London from Egypt it’ll be back to the manuscript.
Sam

Hi Sam
How Are You
I’ve already written half my book

That’s brilliant Isaac, keep going!

Hello there. I was wondering when will the second book will be published. I can’t wait anymore, I’m too excited. Please reply.

Hi Matthew,
I’m working on book two right now, though it’s a bit difficult to sit at my computer when it’s so gorgeous outside. If I can avoid distractions it should be be published in June 2011.
It’s great that you enjoyed book one.
Sam

Hi Sam
every night I would stay up till midnight just to read your book. And every time something happed suddenly or it was unexpected I would just peice everything that has happed so far and try to work out what is going to happen next (most of the time I’m right). Can’t wait for your next book and I’m gutted that I have to wait for it on 2011

Hi Savannah,
I hope you are getting some sleep now that you have finished it! It’s great to know you enjoyed Quicksilver and I hope that you like Serpent’s Gold just as much.
Sam

:0 amg… Another whole year??? Oh well as long as its good, and u don’t rush, i don’t think anyone minds… Rather have an awesome book than a partially awesome book which is rushed… And also, i know how u feel about the weather… Sometimes during exams i have to sit in and revise when the weather is amazing… Anyways, good luck with the next book!

About half way through the book. Very enjoyable indeed. Great story and characters, looking forward to book two. By the way I am 46, so adults enjoy the book as well.

Hi Mark,
It’s great that you are enjoying Quicksilver. Serpent’s Gold is coming along and I’m getting very involved with some interesting new characters.
All Best
Sam

Hi Sam!I loved your first book it was awesome!I wonder if you could try to sell your second book in Abu Dhabi?
thx!!!

Hi Marina,
Thank you for you lovely comments about Quicksilver. It would be great to sell both books in Abu Dhabi!
Sam

Hi I’m i the middle of reading Quicksilver ight now and ‘m finding it very good!!!! Keep up the good work!!xxx Aligalloo

Hi Aligalloo,
Glad you are enjoying it!
Sam

Hi Sam,
I absolutely loved Quicksilver. I liked the way that each character has his/her own personality. You are amazing - how did you even come up with such an extraordinary (not to say complicated) storyline?
Can’t wait for Book 2!

By the way, I think that this “Post and Reply” idea is good!

Dear Sam Osman,

Your book was so good,that i was practically obsessed with it and finished reading it in day at 3 in the morning! i am so excited for when your second book comes out! It’s all very exciting and I am looking forward to when your next book comes out. I have advised all of my mates to read your book and I hope they enjoy Quicksilver as much as I do, Carry on with your great book! All the best

Hi Theresa,
I’m glad you liked the characters there are some new ones in Serpent’s Gold who are quite quirky .
I like this “post and reply” system as well. it’s great to be able to talk to readers and hear what they think.
All best
Sam

Hi Darshika,
Thank you very much for recommending Quicksilver to your friends. I hope that you and they will enjoy Serpent’s Gold when it comes out next year.
All best
Sam

Hi Sam

I have just read your first book at the insistance of my 10 year old son. He came and said to me it was the most interesting book he has read, and I must agree with him. We can’t wait for the next book.

Regards
Susan

Hi Susan,
How brilliant to hear that children are recommending Quicksilver to their parents! I’m busy on book two but it was quite tough getting writing time over the school holidays. I do hope you enjoy it when it comes out.
All best
Sam