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6 Degrees of Separation, Reading, Reviews & Recommendations
November 5, 2022
6 Degrees of Separation: From The Naked Chef to Kids’ Cooking premium
Welcome back to 6 Degrees of Separation, where readers all begin with the same title and link it to six other books in whichever way our brains decide to make connections. This month’s starting book is The Naked Chef  by Jamie Oliver. Coincidentally, I am about to make chicken stock out of this very cookbook, […]
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Making a Difference, Reading, Reviews & Recommendations, Stories that matter
October 31, 2022
Book Notes: Brilliant Minds by Shannon Meyerkort premium
  About Brilliant Minds: 30 Dyslexic Heroes Who Changed Our World After Shannon Meyerkort’s daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia, she went looking for a book that would offer both information and inspiration. When she couldn’t find it, she decided that she would have to write it herself. Brilliant Minds came together one story at a […]
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Interviews, Reading, Reviews & Recommendations
October 25, 2022
Brilliant Minds: In Conversation with Shannon Meyerkort premium
I am so excited to introduce you to author Shannon Meyerkort, whose book, Brilliant Minds: 30 Dyslexic Heroes who Changed Our World is officially released into the world today. I initially met Shannon at a workshop we were both attending before reconnecting at a weekend writing retreat run by historical fiction novelist, Natasha Lester. Since […]
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Making a Difference, Reading, Reviews & Recommendations, Stories that matter
October 11, 2022
Film Notes: Pieces by Monique Wilson (writer) & Martin Wilson (director) premium
About Pieces A group of people living with mental illness undertake an art therapy class that transforms not only their lives but the life of their teacher. The class has been commissioned to create the backdrop for a dance performance, and during the process, they are interviewed for a documentary about the art and their […]
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6 Degrees of Separation, Reading, Reviews & Recommendations
August 6, 2022
6 Degrees of Separation: From The Book of Form and Emptiness to Jack’s Island premium
Welcome back to Six Degrees of Separation – that time of the month when we all start with the same book and link it to six others in any way our mind decides to make connections. This month begins with The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki. After his father dies, 13-year-old Benny […]
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July 26, 2022
On My Bedside Table: July 2022 Roundup premium
    My monthly newsletter (which you can subscribe to by filling in the form on the right-hand side of my website’s home page) always includes an “On My Bedside Table” section. This is primarily a mix of books I’m currently reading or have just bought with the intention of reading. Disclaimer: I always buy […]
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Apologies for the late reply! I shall go check out your post - even the title is intriguing!
In 6 Degrees of Separation: From Orbital to Imperfect
I haven't read any of the books on your chain (though am reading Orbital currently) but love the clever links... And now adding Writer Laid Bare to my TBR.. my post is here - https://www.ladyinreadwrites.com/two-roads-diverged-in-the-words-with-trivia-twists-too/
In 6 Degrees of Separation: From Orbital to Imperfect
You're welcome! Thank you for being so generous with your time in answering my questions as well as all the incredible work encouraging creatives everywhere!
In Reflect. Simplify. Create: In Conversation with Amanda Viviers

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