Being an author is a wonderful job – I get to spend all day in my own made-up worlds – but I think my favourite thing about it is hearing from my readers.

I read my emails fairly regularly – if you’ve sent me an email, I will usually reply to it in a week or two – but I only get author letters sent to me from my publisher about once every three months.

Opening that bundle of post is basically AUTHOR CHRISTMAS for me (see how lucky I am? I get Christmas FIVE times a year, counting actual Christmas), and each time it happens I am more impressed than ever at how clever, thoughtful and talented you are. I know how much time you put into what you send me, and that’s why I take time to reply to each one of you. I also keep each one of your letters (there’s a big folder in my filing cabinet called FAN LETTERS).

Below is just a selection of my favourite things from this batch – from now on, I’ve decided to share a selection of your fan creations on this website, to thank you properly for what you sent me! Please note that I’ll never share your last names or addresses here – Detective Society policy is to keep the identities of its members secret!

I am so proud to have inspired you to write your own books, and to create your own detective societies. Please keep the letters coming! I never feel any less honoured and delighted to hear from you.

Murder Most Unladylike covers by Ruby

Four Detective Society Members by Sylvia

Envelope by Arya

Murder Most Unladylike Lettering by Sarah

Magnifying glass by Erin

Owl by Emma

Selfie by Daisy

Lovely wax stamp from best friends Edie and Harper

Erin drew me characters from a new, original story she is planning!

Ruby and Imogen both drew pictures of Watson!