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Val Murray's avatar

You've probably reached your 10 already, Ellie, and I'm in Canada so maybe outside your range - however, big thanks for this missive! I've read the post that your tiny book rests upon several times, and again just now; you inspire me to keep going with my own tiny book, even though I don't know anybody else who sees 'how the world really is' as I do (except possibly yourself). I was at the point of despair, really. Thanks!

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Eleanor Robins's avatar

I have reached the ten! But I think I'll do another giveaway with a future post, so keep your eyes peeled. Thank you so much for reading, and for your kind words -- I can't tell you how much it means to know that the essay meant something to you. Keep going with that book!

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Val Murray's avatar

Good on you to stick with the original offer, as you intended, and taking the time to reply! We're besieged here in Canada, with Trump's empiricist agenda, so please consider seeding your work over here! Warmly, Val

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Willow's avatar

What an incredible essay. I'd love to have it in book form, but looks like I'm late to that party haha.

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Eleanor Robins's avatar

Thank you for reading! I will probably do another giveaway in a future post, so keep your eyes peeled.

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Willow's avatar

Are you by chance selling copies of the little book? I would really love to have a copy of that essay available to read without a screen, it's so good.

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Eleanor Robins's avatar

I'm not at the moment, but I will probably do another giveaway with a future post, so keep your eyes peeled!

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Frances O'Roark Dowell's avatar

I would love a copy of your tiny book!

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Eleanor Robins's avatar

I think you were first to reply but then you edited your post and it bumped to the top. Please DM me your address and I'll put one in the post.

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Frances O'Roark Dowell's avatar

Yes, I was going to add that I made a sticker with your quote "This moment needs your deep weirdness and your intellectual rigour" and will send it to you." But then something glitched, and that was that. I'll DM you--thanks so much!

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Eleanor Robins's avatar

I would love to see that sticker!

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Miranda R Waterton's avatar

I’d certainly be interested in The Tempest deep read. I’m called Miranda, after all, and that was very consciously a tribute to the Tempest on my father’s part. A few years ago I was lucky enough to do an MA in Shakespeare Studies based in Stratford-upon-Avon, and saw Anthony Sher star in a stunning South African-inspired production of it. It’s probably the most moving and memorable theatrical performance I’ve ever seen.

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Eleanor Robins's avatar

Wonderful. I'll drop you a line when we've figured out the details. x

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Joe Shirley's avatar

Wow, thank you for the link to your essay last year. It speaks to something I'm writing right this moment for a preface to a book I'll be releasing soon that very definitely works toward the long overdue rewriting of this crumbling consciousness contract. I'd love a hard copy, but no worries -- seems I'm already long past the 10 mark. Thank you for all you put into these essays. Looking forward to the one coming next week!

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Eleanor Robins's avatar

Thank you so much for reading. Your book sounds really interesting. I'll probably do another giveaway in a future post, so keep your eyes peeled. (Just staggering the giveaways so I can stagger the mailing costs!)

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Tom Cheetham's avatar

me too… 🤗

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Aven's avatar

Ah, so sad to see I’ve missed the chance for a copy 😔

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Eleanor Robins's avatar

I'll probably do another giveaway in a future post -- just need to stagger the posting costs for the sake of my bank balance! So keep your eyes peeled xx

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Gabrielle Rabinowitz's avatar

I would very much love a copy! It will join my tiny book collection.

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Eleanor Robins's avatar

What an excellent collection to have. Please DM me your address!

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Despy Boutris's avatar

I want one, I want one, I want one!

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Eleanor Robins's avatar

I'll send one, I'll send one, I'll send one! Please DM me your address.

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Artep's avatar

Yes please to your book, thank you Ellie.

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Eleanor Robins's avatar

You got it! Please DM me your address!

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Dan Sumption's avatar

B...b...b...b... Book book? (No need to post, I can collect when I'm in Devon at the end of next week)

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Eleanor Robins's avatar

I hope you didn't believe I would let you leave my house without one of these.

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Dan Sumption's avatar

Ha! That gave me a genuine chuckle.

Been thinking I might have to pop by your house for an emergency supply of Crab and Bee books, but I've just found the mystery missing box!

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A Wild Green Heart's avatar

I cannot tell you how much I would love a copy of this incredible essay / book. Thank you for offering it to folk 🙏🏼💚

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Eleanor Robins's avatar

Hello! And of course! Please DM me your address.

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Dan Blank's avatar

Hello! Would love a copy if you have an extra you would mail out. Thanks!

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Eleanor Robins's avatar

Of course! Please DM me your address x

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Dan Blank's avatar

Thanks! Will do that now.

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Con/Jur/d's avatar

Me too!

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Eleanor Robins's avatar

Hooray! Please DM me your address.

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Pooja's avatar

I would love a copy of your book dear Eleanor! <3

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Eleanor Robins's avatar

Would love to send you one! Please DM me your address.

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Therese's avatar

I would love a copy of your book.

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Eleanor Robins's avatar

You got it! Please DM me your address.

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