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Summer Secrets at Duck Pond Cottage by Della Galton #DuckPondCottageBook2 #Review #PublicationDay

  I am loving returning to the Duck Pond Cottage series by Della Galton . Summer Secrets at Duck Pond Cottage is published today by Boldwood Books on February 22nd.   Can love conquer all? Jade and Finn are idyllically happy in their little corner of rural Wiltshire. A rescue centre jampacked with animals keeps them super busy. With Finn’s art going from strength to strength, Jade can’t believe they’re living the dream until an arrogant property developer with questionable motives jeopardises their perfect lives and the future plans of the rescue centre. Jade and Finn both have trust issues and they’ve promised there’ll be no more secrets. But keeping promises is harder than either of them imagined, especially where Finn’s past is concerned. Living with Mr Spock the potty-mouthed parrot and Mickey the dog who barks at TV baddies there's never a dull moment at Duck Pond Rescue. But will the humans get their ‘happy-ever-after’ too? Can they lay the ghosts of the ...
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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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