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I started the week full of optimism. I was going to READ ALL THE THINGS, but gently, being kind to myself. And then I just kind of flumped on the sofa and spent way too long faffing on social media (including a new-ish one: I’m back on Bluesky. Are you there? Follow me.)
I did read some of the things, including the novel that’s out on sub and which I had decided was rubbish (it’s not), the latest Emily Henry, and I finally started Caroline Donahue’s The Author’s Journey, which was instantly inspiring.
Also got called out on Facebook:
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