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So delighted for you Mandy. Don’t forget to stop and ENJOY the moment. You are so generous in the way you continue to help others, not least by your wonderful, shocking & honest book. Sorry I won’t be at York, but waving at you all from deepest darkest China.

Nice work Mad, thank you

Hi Elle,

Another superb bit of writing. It is a very convincing portrait of the slide into depression, which is very hard to do in a way that engages the reader. You’ve easily passed that test. I agree with Raine that a bit more tension would give the story more ‘shape’. I also agree with Jonathan that perhaps a few too many sentences are struc…[Read more]

Next step, get a publishing deal without even having to pitch to them!

Thanks Raine,
I’m realising I am forming a habit of having “successes” with books I haven’t actually written yet! I mean, no pressure…

That sounds scary!! I’d rather they were up there with me 😂😂 At least Debi will be 😊😊 Sorry to miss you this time x

Great stuff, Mandy – I won’t be there but wish you all the best on that stage – facing all those friends.

Thank you @jillybean both for the cheering and the tag explanation! And @madiguana that’s helpful too 😊
@raine Sorry to miss you this time – enjoy the wedding! I’m missing one to be here this weekend 😳 (Very understanding friends though!)