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My great uncle was in Changi prison with Ronald Searle and I’ve always loved his writing and illustrations… I scour second hand book shops for more. I didn’t know about this chapter of their life so there’s another book title to search for.

Thank you for your considered and tender observations and sharing them with others. Enjoy your time away from deadlines.

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Hi Amanda, thanks so much for sharing that ... I've just done a search and discovered Searle drew while he was imprisoned ... amazing! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Searle

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That’s so very kind of you to share that research.

Now I insist you go and do something lovely only for yourself!!

Bye

A

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LOVED LOVED LOVED this Christmas edition of Vamp Stephanie!! Wishing you and Lola a vey Merry Christmas xx

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Dear Petrina! Thank you so much. Sending big hugs.SX

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Hi Stephanie, absolutely love and look forward to each edition of Vamp. I print it out in hard copy and deliciously read it in bits when I get moments to myself - obviously have to backtrack to the computer for the links but that's worth it too. It feels like you drag me into the current zeitgeist with all its permutations, both frivolous and profound, so that I am not left behind!

Have a lovely Christmas!

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Oh Annie! Thank you so very much for your lovely message. Hope you have a great Christmas too.SX

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Sending love Stephanie ❤️🦋💫🥂let’s try and catch up and you can coax me through the gigantic task of “downsizing” - I have so much to give-away 🤗

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god, I need the coaxing re downsizing ... and that will be a topic for Vamp in the New Year!XXXX

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Great! Someone has told me about freecycle.org so it’ll be interesting to hear if anyone has used it

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A wonderful edition as always. Have a wonderful break.

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thanks Wendy!

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Peace and All Good over the holiday season and as always Thankyou x

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Sending best wishes to you!

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Fabulous edition to end the year. Thanks Stephanie! I’ve read, watched and saved links for later. So much to savour

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Sending my hugs to you Marge. Have a great Christmas!X

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This really is a bumper edition. Going to take me until February to follow all the links and suggestions. Have a well deserved break Stephanie. Thank you for bringing joy and perspective in your writing.

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Haha! That was the idea! Take care. SWX

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Steph, I’m a bit more financial at this point in time, so am now in a position to subscribe to the full version yes! However the links in Substack to ‘subscription’ don’t work. Is there another way to subscribe?

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Hi Michelle, I'll email you! Steph

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