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Jo's avatar

What a brilliant article. I don’t quite understand Substack but glad I read this and so glad you heeded your soul’s calling. I wish you luck in the awards, but to be honest reading this article, you have already won xxx

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Jennie Godfrey's avatar

Oh this so lovely of you Jo. Thank you!

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Daisy Bell's avatar

Oh wow! I feel a little famous now!! It was SO lovely to meet you and felt very poignant and timely - that’s julia Cameron’s synchronicity perhaps working its magic??

Good luck tomorrow!!

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Jennie Godfrey's avatar

I loved our conversation so much Daisy! X

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Jessica Stanley's avatar

Mega good luck for your big week!

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Jennie Godfrey's avatar

Thank you lovely!

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Daisy Buchanan's avatar

This is BEAUTIFUL. And will be holding my thumbs for you. Wonderful on all fronts! XXX

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Jennie Godfrey's avatar

Thank you darling!

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Anni Townend's avatar

I am absolutely loving your book Jennie. As someone brought up in West Yorkshire there is so much that you write about so brilliantly that I am enjoying, and of course resonating with and remembering. All the very best in the coming days, and every continued success!

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Jennie Godfrey's avatar

This is very lovely of you Anni. Thank you!

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Claire Videau's avatar

As usual, love this. I cannot wait to find out more about book number 2. In the meantime, I'm crossing every finger I have for tomorrow's award !!

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Jennie Godfrey's avatar

Ahhhh Claire thank you for your support

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Rach 🍂☕️📚's avatar

See you tomorrow night!! Crossing my fingers for you x

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Jennie Godfrey's avatar

You will be there?! This is BRILLIANT news! I will seek you out x

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Rach 🍂☕️📚's avatar

Yes indeed! I’m up for Marketing Strategy on BUTTER, but of course will be screaming for you all too x

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Jennie Godfrey's avatar

Yessssss! Will so look forward to seeing you! X

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Alexandra Lawrence's avatar

I identify with all of this so deeply and agree that the creative spark really makes itself felt in this stage of a woman’s life. Your Artist’s Date sounded wonderful and I continue to be inspired by your creative story—thanks for sharing it with us!

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Jennie Godfrey's avatar

Oh thank you Alexandra! X

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Hannah Ashe's avatar

Beautiful words, Jennie and so much inspiration for us all that it’s never too late to start✨

Can’t wait to find out more about book 2, and I’ll be crossing everything for you at the awards ☺️

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Jennie Godfrey's avatar

Thank you so much Hannah! X

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Tara King's avatar

Thank you for sharing this wonderful insight. It resonated so much 💛

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Jennie Godfrey's avatar

I am so glad Tara. Thank you!

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Jo Mead's avatar

Very much looking forward to seeing you at the Fowey Festival on Thursday.

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Susan Ring's avatar

Agreed re menopause, with all it's downsides it can be such a transformational experience if we let it:).

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Karen Stretch's avatar

Relate to this. Good luck at the Nibbies Jennie xx

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