Happy 2008!
Happy New Years!
I hope everyone has had a great holiday season so far. I just wanted to post a New Year’s message to all of my fans, friends and fam out there who made 2007 such a memorable year for me.
I have so many things to be thankful for: My best friend and wife, Angela, gave us a beautiful little girl in May and our lives have been much more richer (and hectic) forever since. My other child, The Spiderwick books, that I’ve created with Holly have been more successful than I ever could have imagined. The first sequel book, The Nixie’s Song, came out this fall and debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list! Say wha!?
And, of course, I am terribly excited about the upcoming film. This is the stuff of dreams-come-true for me. Whether the movie is received well by critics, or does great opening weekend, I can tell you that I absolutely enjoyed it and that it upheld the spirit of the stories, and the visual world that I created - you can’t ask for much more than that.
2008 should be an exciting year with the film, video game, toys, Happy Meals, etc, releasing in February. There should be lots of Spiderwicky-goodness out there for even the most die-hard fans. And we’ll be releasing the second book in the sequel, A Giant Problem, in September.
Before that, I will be debuting my first solo middle-grade novel, Kenny & The Dragon, in August. The 200-page illustrated book is a retelling of The Reluctant Dragon, and I am so anxious to hear what readers think. I am really happy with how it is shaping up (as of this writing, I am almost done with it.)
There will be book tours, both in the US and UK, and a BIG announcement from yours truly on a new project that is aimed for readers a little older than the Spiderwick crowd. So stay tuned, and THANK YOU for allowing me to do what I do for a living.
All the best to you and your family (especially the troops overseas) from our family,
-Tony, Ang & Sophia
December 31st, 2007 at 9:43 am
Happy New Year Tony! Congratulations on becoming a father and for all of your success in 2007. I hope you’ll have even more success in 2008. Happy meals! I didn’t even think of that! I hope they have them in Malaysia and I’ll buy them all out! It must be an AMAZING feeling to have your artwork and characters made into Happy meal toys! Wow! Your fans thank you for actively posting on this blog and for keeping it real. It gives us a glimpse into the mind of a genius!
Wishing your family love, happiness and joy ~ Adline
January 1st, 2008 at 11:31 am
I love the picture of Hogsqueal and Timbletack! I hope you have a happy new year and I look forward to the many fantastical things that 2008 brings. I am very excited about that BIG announcement you mentioned.
Happy new year to you and your family
Your fan
Luke Dickey
January 1st, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Happy New Year to you and yours! I have the date of the movie marked on my calendar. And after seeing the evloution of the sketches for Kenny and the Dragon, I’m really looking forward to the release in August.
January 4th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! Hope you have a resolution to check the blog at spiderwick.com more often. Just kidding anyways what IS your resolution?
thanks
Crystal and Grace. Two very avid fans.
January 5th, 2008 at 12:29 am
Happy New Year Tony,..
Fantastic piece. Your art is wonderfully inspiring, and I come here often
to see what you’ve dreamt up.
Can’t wait to hear what you’re working on.. Congrats on “Spiderwick”,
If the film is half as good as the books,…it’ll be a hit.
-CGY
January 7th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
CAN”T WAIT FOR MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 7th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
WoW! I can’t believe I found your blog!
I work in the school library and found a lot of your books! If you are going on a tour you should think about stopping by Ringling. I know a lot of people would love to have you here! ^____^
February 15th, 2008 at 12:37 am
We were at the Blake Library with my, sister Danielle Chabot, and got a taste of the future movie. Wanted to say we went on opening night and were totally amazed! WOW what a terrific movie you gave to all of us. We highly recommend it! Congratulations to a local for making it big. From all of us in Stuart, FL we wich you much continued success!
February 15th, 2008 at 10:05 am
I cant believe how great your books are! They’re amazing! So far I think my favorit is all of them ,because they are all so wonderful. You have exciting and sucspecing books, but my big question is where do you get your insperation? I hope you come out with more ,and I cant wait to see the movie!
February 16th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
hey guys i had a great idea for a spiderwick movie ill send u my email adress and you can contact me if you want to know it its a great idea!!!
February 16th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
hey guys i had a great idea for a movie email me and well talk trust me youll love the idea please contact me you really need to hear this idea!