News from Sarah Painter
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An alternative Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s y’all. I’m a soppy bugger and like any excuse to exchange extra smooches/cards/poems/sweeties with my honey. If, however, you are busy bah-humbugging the holiday for its Hallmark-hijacked cuteness and the current adverts/shop displays have left you feeling queasy, here’s my Valentine’s Day antidote. Step 1. Listen to Jonathan Coulton.…
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In which I am (still) rewriting.
I gave myself three weeks for the Big Rewrite and the deadline is Wednesday. How am I doing? Not bad. I’ve definitely been working hard. My procrastination levels have been at an all-time low and that feels wonderful. I’ve been immersed in the world of the book, falling back in love with it, and waking up in the middle…
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Penguin procrastination
We’re all pretty keen on penguins in the this house, but my son is especially enamoured. If I were a first-rate mother I would whip up one of these adorable stuffed-toy penguins. Purl Bee not only offers comprehensive instructions, but also sells the perfect fabric pack for the project, so…