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Congratulations! Thank you for putting so much effort into explaining the whole process of working with the publisher. Often people don't realize all the back and forth that goes into a children's book. The illustrations look wonderful.

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Thanks so very much Vicki! And yes, I don’t think I had any idea just how many people and how many hours go into a book like this. It really is a collaboration and an incredible thing to be part of! So pleased you found it interesting! Thank you

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So fantastic to hear your story Anna and find out more about your beautiful book! Really inspiring x

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Thank you so much Charlotte - for reading and commenting! Glad it was interesting xx

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What beautiful illustrations - utterly enchanting! I can’t wait to read this!

I have just spent a joyful half hour binge-reading your posts - they are just wonderful! Thank you so much 💕

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Heidi! Hello and thank you for such a lovely comment! It means a lot to know you enjoyed the read... so many thanks!♥️

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I loved reading this Anna! Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy! I’m so excited and happy for you, and hope we can celebrate over a cuppa soon! Xx

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Ahh thanks so much for reading Ella and I’m glad you enjoyed! And yes please to a catch up cuppa. That would be amazing. I’ll have to work out how to get myself down to cambridge :) xxx

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Oct 13, 2022Liked by Anna Wilson

Wonderful to see your dream come true so beautifully Anna.

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Thanks mum! It is quite amazing xx

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This story is so encouraging and a lovely development--like many, I ran across your work in winter or spring 2021 during lockdowns, and I have liked it ever since. Thanks for doing that work and sharing how your agent found you. Will check out the book!

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Hi Catherine and thanks so much! Delighted to hear you discovered me in lockdown and have stuck around! I feel like the book making has made it hard for me to find the space to do enough other making to share! Thanks for the lovely comment and support!

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Hi Anna and sure thing! In a way that is useful to hear as well. I hope you find some time to draw on the side. That said, I've enjoyed seeing your posts. : )

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Yeah there’s a whole lot to say about that too! You’re right. I have another book due end of October/nov and then a bit of a gap so I’m going to enjoy a bit of space for some more creative freedom! Looking forward to that.

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Nice to have a gap! Good to hear.

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So fantastic to hear your story Anna and find out more about your beautiful book! Really inspiring x

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I self-published a couple of children's picture books to Amazon this year, in Kindle, Paperback and Audiobook formats. It's the start of a series about a young girl Ella and her dog Izzy. https://open.substack.com/pub/booksbyajcameron/p/the-adventures-of-izzy-and-ella

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