Quick update and book rec


Dear Reader,

After a busy few days, I’m back from the Bournemouth Writing Festival—and what a whirlwind it was!

  • ✅ I attended the Historical Fiction Breakfast (it was so lovely to meet other local authors!)
  • ✅ I went to workshops, talks, and volunteered at the Author Marketplace (note to self: stop saying yes to everything 😅)
  • ✅ I came home with a very large stack of new books!

I'll admit... I didn’t exactly clean the house or get much writing done this weekend (unless you count one very determined hour), but it was worth it for all the inspiration.

📚 Book Recommendation: The Resistance Girl by Alice G. May
If you love WWII fiction, my friend Alice G. May just released her debut novel, The Resistance Girl. It’s already getting wonderful reviews—perfect for your TBR list! Here is the Amazon link if you wish to get the book: https://amzn.to/4ju1b7z

🎁 Next Week: A Surprise!
Keep an eye out—I’ll have a little surprise for you next week (hint: lots of free books coming your way).

Thanks, as always, for being part of this journey through stories and history.
Talk soon!

Warmly,
Augusta x


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