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Life update: In which I have some thrilling book bargains!
Hello! Last time I wrote I was on tenterhooks, waiting to see the cover of my next book and to hear whether my publishers, Bookouture,...

A J McDine
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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Life update: In which I'm on tenterhooks...
Hello! As you can imagine, I'm a bit of a grammar geek, and love nothing more than discovering the etymology of interesting words. This...

A J McDine
Jan 20, 20242 min read
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Life update: In which it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...
Hello! Can you believe there are only three sleeps till Christmas? I know I can't. I have a To Do list a mile long and time is slipping...

A J McDine
Dec 22, 20233 min read
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Life update: In which I meet some wizards and catch up with an author friend
Hello! It's been a busy few weeks since I last wrote - the highlight of which has to be my belated birthday treat - a trip to the Warner...

A J McDine
Nov 20, 20233 min read
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Life update: In which we welcome a new addition to the family and I meet an author legend
Hello! I was thinking today that I didn't have much to tell you since I last dropped into your inbox, but then I realised A LOT has...

A J McDine
Oct 24, 20233 min read
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Life update: In which I climb some hills
Hello! Since I was last in touch, Adrian and I have had a fab holiday in Derbyshire with our boys, 21-year-old Oliver and Thomas, 19. We...

A J McDine
Sep 16, 20233 min read
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Life update: In which we're back from our holidays and work begins in earnest
Hello! We're home and back in the routine after an amazing week in Madeira. We knew before we went that we were heading for a gem of a...

A J McDine
Jul 14, 20234 min read
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Life update: In which I sign a two-book deal!
Hello! I have some super exciting news I wanted to share with you today. It’s something I’ve been having to keep secret for the last...

A J McDine
Jun 22, 20233 min read
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Life update: In which I have some brilliant offers
Hello! There's no better time of the year to sit in the garden or park with a good book, is there? So I thought I'd drop by with a few...

A J McDine
Jun 15, 20232 min read
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Life update: In which I have some sad news
Hello, I’m so sorry to say I’m starting this newsletter with some horrible news. Sadly we lost our beautiful Luna last week. She was...

A J McDine
May 25, 20232 min read
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Life update: In which we're back from a wet week in Wales
Hello! While many of you are probably about to set off on an Easter break, we're just back from ours. We spent a week in North Wales, on...

A J McDine
Apr 6, 20233 min read
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Were you a winner in my book giveaway?
Hello! First of all - and I know it's a bit late, but that's me all over! - I wanted to wish you a very Happy New Year and I hope 2023...

A J McDine
Jan 28, 20234 min read
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A sneak peek at my writing process for The Invite
Hello! The Invite has now been out for four days and I am very happy to report that it’s been my most successful launch to date. I’m...

A J McDine
Dec 20, 20224 min read
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Life update: In which The Invite is out and you can win a signed copy!
Hello! I am thrilled to announce that my new book, The Invite, is out today! Everyone who pre-ordered the book will see it drop into...

A J McDine
Dec 20, 20222 min read
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Life update: In which I'm gearing up for Launch Day
Hello! There may be twelve sleeps till Christmas, but I'm more excited about the fact that there are now only FOUR more sleeps till the...

A J McDine
Dec 13, 20222 min read
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Life update: In which my new book is available to pre-order
Hello! I am absolutely delighted to announce that my fifth psych thriller, The Invite, is available to pre-order now. If you order the...

A J McDine
Dec 13, 20222 min read
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Life update: In which my better half has a book out
Hello! Lots to talk about today so I will dive right in with the most exciting thing that's happening Chez Nous this week, and that's the...

A J McDine
Oct 31, 20223 min read
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Filling our empty nest, one kitten at a time...
Hello! It's been such a busy few weeks since I last wrote that I'm not quite sure where to start! At the beginning of September we headed...

A J McDine
Oct 10, 20223 min read
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Life update: In which I finally succumb to Covid
Hello! It's been a funny old month, with both highs (literally!) and lows. So, where to start? Well, last time I wrote, Adrian, our...

A J McDine
Jul 31, 20223 min read
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Life update: In which I meet a legend and make a confession...
Hello! I'm just catching breath between two trips so I wanted to put the time to good use and keep you posted on Stuff. Adrian and I have...

A J McDine
Jul 1, 20223 min read
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