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Are You Local? No Matter if Not! (opens the original)
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Following all the musical and community shenanigans in Allendale for the stupendous my attention is now fully absorbed in the book launch of my second novel in the Molly McFlynn series, Molly McFlynn Goes Rogue. So, please bear with me as I rattle on about my book for a wee while longer. <a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zroA!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fca0
Chapter Four: A Flickering Fire (opens the original)
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“An enthralling adventure of Molly’s rise from despair to a new awakening, understanding and purpose in life, forged by hope, resilience, magic and respect for the wisdom of the old ways.Molly’s incredible journey of rebirth and resurrection is an exciting, page-turning, and inspirational narrative for young people today.”Paul Greenwood, author of Tree of Divinity.Co-founding member of the Ancient Yew Group and Co-Director of Scotland’s Yew Tree Heritage Initiative.<a class="
An Invitation to Go Rogue with Me (opens the original)
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It’s all going on here at Bridge Cottage, with preparations for the well underway this weekend. I’m in charge of the merch, and for the first time have booked a headline band. Valtos are coming to Allendale, which is incredibly exciting. If you don’t know their music, then do check it out. I’ll also be taking to the stage for a spot of compèring, and do all the social media over the weekend, so no pressure there! This festival is entirely run by volunteers, and is a shining example of the grassr
Chapter Three: A Skylark Sang (opens the original)
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“Sue Reed is a master storyteller. This is the first time in years I found a novel that gripped me so much I couldn’t wait for my next evening’s instalment and dreaded finishing it.The author weaves her warm humour into timely reflections on contemporary issues while taking the reader on an adventure exploring the mysteries of time, magic and belonging.”Jo Nash, PhD<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qz8Z!,f_auto,q_auto:g
Chapter Two: Freedom (opens the original)
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“Molly McFlynn Goes Rogue is a heartfelt, hopeful story that reminds us that change begins with ordinary people who choose to care. Sue Reed has created a heroine whose courage feels wonderfully real, weaving together friendship, folklore, climate activism and the enduring wisdom of the natural world into an adventure that will inspire young readers (and older) to look differently at the trees, landscapes and communities around them — both human and more-than-human. This is an empowering novel t
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