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Dr Sharon Blackie's avatar

Thrilled to bits. It sounds just perfect. Will share it in my next newsletter xx

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Josie George's avatar

Oh gosh that would be amazing, thank you so much! I can't wait for you to see it.

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Catharine Wilson's avatar

Thanks for the nudge in yr newsletter, Sharon! I'm so glad to find Josie on substack. I've excitedly pre-ordered Letters from Wonderland which will reach me in August here in Canada -- hurrayyy! Of course, am now subscribed to bimblings too.☺️

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Vicky Daly's avatar

Arrrgh this is SO EXCITING! I still have all my OG Letters from Wonderland from all those years ago when we had our secret club! Can’t wait Josie - but how on EARTH did you manage not to explode and tell everyone before now?!

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Josie George's avatar

I thought I was going to pop some days! It's been so special developing the idea from those handmade beginnings. It felt like such a funny, brave thing to do back then - typing up and sending all those letters to strangers - but you were all utterly brilliant, and look where it lead! There's a big thank you at the back of the book for all my original supporters (like you!) xx

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Emma Kitchen's avatar

Yay, Josie this looks beyond wonderful! So happy for you, and for us lot, who get to dive into your luxurious and scrumptious writing. What a gift you are! ❤️❤️❤️.

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Josie George's avatar

Thank you Emma! I think you will love it. Without spoiling the story, you will find a lot to relate to, I think!

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Emma Kitchen's avatar

I quite literally can't wait 🙌❤️🙏.

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Clover Stroud's avatar

I am so delighted to hear this news! Do you remember when we did a live together, in the early pandemic days, when your book was out? I remember that conversation so well and felt so changed by it. YOu changed the way I think and process the world, in some way. So to hear you have a new book coming, which is a journey of advenure and discovery in some way..that's a very real cause to feel excited!

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Josie George's avatar

Oh Clover, you inviting me to do that live chat meant the absolute world to me. I often think about it. I was really struggling to get publicity traction and marketing opportunities and you were SO kind and generous. It really did give me (and the book) an enormous boost. And THANK YOU! I can't wait for you to see it, it really is such a treasure.

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Josie Rashmi Smith's avatar

Oh Josie, dear namesake, I am so happy for you. This news is brilliant. I love your concept, I just watched the ballet of Alice on Wonderland, and realised the influence that book had on me. Everyone needs wonder in their life, and you are the perfect writer for this. And what a beautiful secret to keep for three whole years. I will order letters from wonderland, and treasure it.

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Josie George's avatar

This means so much! It's such a gorgeous book, I think you're going to love it.

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Kathryn Henderson's avatar

Huge congratulations Josie! Wonderful news. Thank you so much for doing this. The world just became an even more beautiful place.🌼🌷🪻🦋

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Josie George's avatar

Thank you for this Kathryn. It is my greatest hope to try and make a difference, even if it's a small one.

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Clare Baker's avatar

What fantastic news - preordering now! And Faber are the best, my wife worked for them for many years before retiring.

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Josie George's avatar

They've been so lovely from start to finish! Thank you Clare.

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Lisa Pearce's avatar

Preordered 😀 so looking forward to this. Much love xx

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Josie George's avatar

Lisa thank you!!

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Catharine Wilson's avatar

Looking fwd with a goodly measure of glee to the arrival of Letters from Wonderland come August here in Canada, Josie. A Still Life became one of my always-by-bedside books on first reading, and I recall trying to 'buy you a coffee' online about then -- don't kwow how successfully! ☺️ Very happy to have found you on substack, too --grateful to Dr Sharon Blackie for this, and for telling me/us about BOTH of your books in The Art of Enchantment. 'Salt of the Earth' in the spiritual sense, you two most amazing women who are writers.

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Josie George's avatar

So lovely to have you here, thank you!

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A.N. D’Angelo's avatar

“You can’t expect anyone to save a world they’re not in love with.” ❤️

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Kathryn S's avatar

It sounds exquisite 🧡🌿

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Kathryn Harrison Au's avatar

I've preordered. A still life is the only book that gave me company and a path on this long covid journey.

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Kathryn Wilde's avatar

Pre-ordered with much excitement. I discovered your writing on substack, found your thoughtful words like a breath of fresh air, currently reading your first book and absolutely love the idea of this gorgeous looking book. I'm hoping one or more of my kids will enjoy, but I have totally bought this for myself first and foremost!

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Michelle Werrett's avatar

How exciting! This looks amazing and I can’t wait to see it. Congratulations,Josie!

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Katya Herman's avatar

Oh I cannot WAIT for this!

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Annie Harrison's avatar

Delighted to hear your news, Josie! I'm so looking forward to reading Letters from Wonderland on release date. It's just what's needed – thank you.

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