The Reprint Has Landed!

Hello Lovelies!

Copies from the new print run of Windfalls have arrived with me and with the distribution centres so if you would like to order ~~one~~ several from your favourite bookshops on and offline or direct from www.parthianbooks.com there's still time to get them posted as festive treats.

For signed, gift-wrapped copies drop me a DM via my social media (facebook messenger or twitter) or email me: soozeramawrites AT gmail DOT com instead.

Last UK post dates

£9 + postage priced at post office prices according to speed required!

Joy & sparkle to you all,

Susie Q x

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