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Here's what's new since last we spoke:
This month, I’ve finished preparing my latest story, “To Mend a Broken Limb,” for publication through my website. It will likely also appear on Amazon Kindle before the end of the year, but you have first access to it here!
I wrote it in one of my favourite styles, but it’s not one I explore often because it’s…well…rather flowery. However, if you enjoy 19th century fiction (authors like Mary Shelley and Edgar Allan Poe) you may appreciate this piece. You can read an excerpt of the story here and see if the style is to your liking. (Use password: Insider1 ) For any who wish to purchase and read the entire story, I also offer a warning: the story contains themes of suicide that may be disturbing.
Like most authors, I’m also an avid reader, and lately I’ve been slowly working my way through a poetry collection by Anthony Doyle. Mr. Doyle was kind enough to send me a copy of his book, "Reluctant Seductions," and you can expect to find a full review of it on my site when I have finished. Like all good free-style poetry, it is best when savoured, but I can say so far, the collection is every bit as sensual and delectable as it promised to be.
What are you reading right now? What do you love about it? I'd love to hear about your favourite books and authors, just reply to this email.
Thanks for sharing a little of your day with me!
Until next month, Cheers!
Amanda
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