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Corinne Bullock's avatar

I love ‘what is time’ I was only talking with a friend about this yesterday. Sometimes it feels achingly slow but it really goes by so fast. I’m 57 this year and my sons turned 31 (my summer solstice boy) and 19 this year.

I love your books, they are full of heart, soul and magic. You are such a strong and beautiful lady who has been through so much and still coming out the other side.

So excited to add this gorgeous 4th book to your others on my bookshelves xx

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Rachel Griffin's avatar

Thank you so much, Corinne!! It truly is wild how fast it goes. 🤍

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jess's avatar

thank you for the reminding <3 I've been working on turning a script a wrote into a novel instead and it's hard-- I don't know where to start when it comes to publishing but I'm doing my best to just focus on the writing the 1st draft.

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Rachel Griffin's avatar

Focusing on writing the first draft is absolutely right. I totally get wanting to dive into all the publishing stuff because I did that too, but the rest comes after finishing the book. Sending you all the best drafting vibes!

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Liz Griffin's avatar

Thanks so much for these reminders! I’m now technically in my debut year (I don’t know exactly when in summer 2026 my book will release) and I already feel like I’m so far behind.

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Rachel Griffin's avatar

Ahh Liz, it's so exciting!! You're not behind, though I felt the same way so I can certainly relate. 🤍

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Beth Hennessy's avatar

Oh I so didn’t even know I needed to read this today! 💕🙏

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Rachel Griffin's avatar

I'm so glad it was helpful!! 🤍🤍

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Jason June's avatar

This is all such great advice!

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Rachel Griffin's avatar

Thank you so much, Jason June!! It was fun reflecting on it. 🤍

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Maggie Glenski's avatar

I love all those smaller goals / moments to celebrate - adding similar ones to my list ☺️ thank you for sharing all your advice for us early writers working on a debut!

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Rachel Griffin's avatar

Yes, the smaller goals are so important! And it feels absolutely incredible when you get to cross one off. 🤍

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