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For the last 9 years I have been working in a booky environment, including being a Children's Bookseller, an intern at a number of different publishing houses and most recently working for a literary agency. 

 Well, now I've decided to move to from the bustling reaches of southern England to a quiet (but tourist-y) town in the highlands of Scotland (random but makes sense if you know me). For me this could mean a distinct break from publishing and who knows if I'll go back...but for now it means I get to focus on some of the things I love this includes getting back to reading for readings sake. 

 I'm an English Literature Grad, a Hufflepuff, a Film Watcher, a Netflix Binger and a reader of anything I want to read! 

 Shout if you have questions :) 

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 Taran x 

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