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Hello Ella!! Just discovered you via a recommendation on my home feed, and as an inspiring illustrator myself this is so inspirational! Your work is GORGEOUS and I can feel your excitement in this ☺️

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Hi Cathy, thank you so much, that is lovely to hear! Good luck on your illustration journey! Xx

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How amazing! Huge congratulations, also, what an inspiring story!

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Thanks so much!! Xxx

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What a gorgeous project. So happy to have found your substack!

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That’s to lovely - thank you!

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Such a beautiful book 🤩

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oh gosh, this is gorgeous! I've used up my budget for presents for my little one (I need to set myself limits or I would just drown her in stuff I want to buy her). But I've added it to the list of books for next year.

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That’s a great idea! X

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This looks absolutely amazing! I am so looking forward to reading this! 😍

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Sorry for my late reply! Belated thanks!

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It's SUCH a beautiful book Els, and you've come so far since leaving work and starting the MA, I'm so proud of you and excited for what's next!! xxxx

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Thanks Tor! Xxx

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Oh my goodness! The glow in the dark cover! It really is a very beautiful book Ella, huge congratulations!

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Belated thanks for this Nanette! X

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Ella, congratulations! Your book looks fabulous and I love how it glows in the dark to add to the magic. This is such a huge accomplishment and I don't even know you but very proud of you as I recognize the tremendous amount of creative work that went into all this :)

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That’s so kind of you, thank you!! 😭

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So stunning! Congrats Ella! I will be buying a copy 😍

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Ahhh, thanks so much Lucy! I hope you enjoy it!! 🌟

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Yess!!! Just bought mine!!! Congratulations!!!

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Awww!! I’m so happy to hear that! I hope you like it, lovely Nel! ❤️

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This is so inspiring to hear and I am so happy for you. Massive congratulations 🎉 🥳

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Thank you so much! 🥰

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Breathtaking! What an amazing story of how you switched directions and a few years later you are holding this beautifully bound book in your hands. Congratulations! And how inspiring for all of us.

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I know! It still doesn’t feel quite real. I’m still pinching myself! 🥰❤️

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Oh this looks beautiful and stunning!

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Thank you Helen!! And happy book baby to you too! ❤️

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I love all the details and the beautiful colours! It looks absolutely magical, congratulations Ella!🎉✨👏👏xx

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Thank you so much Jess, you’re always so kind! 🥰

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The illustrations are beautiful! Congratulations!

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Thank you Irene! 🥰

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