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Emma Gibbs De Oliveira's avatar

Oh my goddess, are you even upright?! The fact that you managed to recount the whole affair, or combination of many affairs, I’m going to presume that you did in fact get some sleep, even if it wasn’t enough just yet. I would also like to commend you, amidst the chaos you have scaled marvellous mountains to get to today and that is worthy a song and dance. If only you had the energy. Maybe a finger wiggle. Pre-congratulations on your book publishing. One of my two is little enough to enjoy your stories and to be fair I have my fair share of children’s books which I buy for me, so I’ll be popping in to my local for a look-see.

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Claire Powell's avatar

My left little toe still has an ounce of energy remaining. I will wiggle that. I would obviously love you to buy my children's book, that would mean the world. Thanks for supporting my chaos.

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Bill Cusano's avatar

If your books are as funny as you are success will be yours.

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Claire Powell's avatar

Bill, you're my hero. I insist you quit your day job and follow me around saying stuff like this at regular intervals. Thanks.

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Bill Cusano's avatar

I am retired. No problem. It’s my calling.

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Bill Cusano's avatar

Can I buy your books here in the US?

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Claire Powell's avatar

You sure can!! It’s being published by Candlewick. I think it’s out the same day as in the Uk. I will check!

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Claire Powell's avatar

😂

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Eva Lydon 🌺's avatar

🤣 "Two blocks of shit" so good! 🤣

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Claire Powell's avatar

Hahaha i debates on whether to leave that in so I’m glad I did now 😂😂

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Eva Lydon 🌺's avatar

Always leave these bits in! 👌🤣

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Emma Carpendale's avatar

Good grief Claire! I feel the need to stage an intervention! Or at least encourage you to take a day off, lounge on the sofa and binge some Poirot.

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Holly Macdonald's avatar

It feels cruel to 'like' this post considering the trials you've been through but I am anyway and pre-ordering Marty now!

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Claire Powell's avatar

Hahaha I will walk through more muddy fields if it makes people pre-order my book. Is that weird?! 😂😂

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Ella Beech's avatar

What a week, Claire!! But those drawings are beautiful!! And the mailers look fab! That man doing his tax return…! 😂

Good luck this week, hope things look up for you! X

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Noor Naqaweh's avatar

As they say, "when it rains, it pours!" I hope you have a much smoother week next week! Your mailers look adorable by the way!

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

Wait, what … bookshops that also sell leek and potato soup!

7.30 bedtimes … decadent!

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Claire Powell's avatar

Yes! It’s called Scarthin Books in Derbyshire. The cafe is behind a secret door and the shop itself is a double fronted three storey cottage. It has the original bathroom and rooms and books are just shoved in every nook and cranny. It wouldn’t look out of place in Diagon Alley.

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

I want to move in! Secret door … fantabulous!

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Sarah Allen's avatar

Just your sneak peaks are so completely delightful I can't wait for this to be out. I know it will be well worth the marathon you just put into it!

(And please...share ALL your period drama recs, because saaaaame.)

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Claire Powell's avatar

Oh I will do a postcard on just that!!

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Dave Bain's avatar

What a brilliant run down. The cheese scone guy 😆

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Claire Powell's avatar

He was probably my spirit animal.

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