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A Dash of Christmas Spirit by Susan Buchanan #Review

  Welcome to Susan Buchanan for Book 5 in her Christmas Spirit series, A Dash of Christmas Spirit which was published on September 22nd! There is also a giveaway for you. Details on how to enter are at the foot of this post. CAN LARA ADD A SPRINKLING OF MAGIC THIS CHRISTMAS? Jacob introduces ever tastier treats to the Sugar and Spice cafe’s menu as the Christmas Spirit knits her magic into the lives of those finding this Christmas tough. Florence is struggling to make ends meet and afford the present she knows her son wants for Christmas. Her ex-husband flaunting his new girlfriend and their baby isn’t helping her mood. Widower Jude feels a failure as a father to his two young children after the tragic death of his wife The move to Winstanton was meant to make life easier. Can he learn to carve out time to build new friendships and give himself the chance to grieve? Rachel’s boss has given the promotion he promised her to the man twenty years her junior, whom she trained. S...
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Becoming Someone by Anne Goodwin ** Cover Reveal**


I am thrilled to be able to introduce the cover for Anne Goodwin's first Short Story Anthology, Becoming Someone,  on Books, Life and Everything today. The reason I am especially fizzing with excitement is because she has done me the great honour of featuring my quote on the back cover. Wow! 

The themes which occur within the short stories I always find totally fascinating- identity, gender, sense of self. Here's a little more to whet your appetite...



What shapes the way we see ourselves?



An administrator is forced into early retirement; a busy doctor needs a break. A girl discovers her sexuality; an older man explores a new direction for his. An estate agent seeks adventure beyond marriage; a photojournalist retreats from an overwhelming world. A woman reduces her carbon footprint; a woman embarks on a transatlantic affair. A widow refuses to let her past trauma become public property; another marks her husband’s passing in style.



Thought-provoking, playful and poignant, these 42 short stories address identity from different angles, examining the characters’ sense of self at various points in their lives. What does it mean to be a partner, parent, child, sibling, friend? How important is work, culture, race, religion, nationality, class? Does our body, sexuality, gender or age determine who we are?



Is identity a given or can we choose the someone we become?

Before we go any further, here's the cover- I think it's beautiful but I am slightly biased!


 


Becoming Someone is published on November 23rd 2018 by Inspired Quill .

 About the Author


Anne Goodwin’s debut novel, Sugar and Snails was shortlisted for the 2016 Polari First Book Prize. Her second novel, Underneath, was published in 2017. Alongside her identity as a writer, she’ll admit to being a sociable introvert; recovering psychologist; voracious reader; slug slayer; struggling soprano; and tramper of moors.

You can read my review of Anne's first two books here: Sugar and Snails  |  Underneath 

You can follow Anne here: Website   |   Twitter

Book links: Amazon Author Page   |  Author Page at Inspired Quill


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  1. Anne Goodwin6 October 2018 at 12:14

    Thanks, Pamela. Beautifully presented.

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  2. Norah8 October 2018 at 07:32

    How exciting to have your quote featured on the cover of Anne's beautiful book. It is rather a beautiful cover, and I know it's going to be a fantastic read. I am a big fan of Anne's writing.

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    1. Pamela8 October 2018 at 21:20

      Yes it's a great honour and such a lovely cover.

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