Katie 
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‘Darkwind’ by Renee Dugan: A Magical Journey of Building Resilience, Forging Friendships, and Embracing Possibility…
“Remember, Remember…” The Ominous Origins of Bonfire Night
Rambling and musing my way through life with the hope of capturing enchantment…
![☕Here's a sneak peek for a project I've been working on!👀
Hint: it's an Audiobook
Daughter of the Deep by Lina C. Amarego
Coming soon.
[P.S. put sound on to hear me attempting to be a siren]
⚓Do you like listening to audiobooks?⚓](https://scontent-lcy1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/245679906_274918617849669_5672886598064205239_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=m8hsmK7hxFgAX_qs-t_&_nc_ht=scontent-lcy1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=56c5a59e5715f47f9c5976d6734ea8cf&oe=617EF4D2)
![✨It's my Bookstaversary!🥳✨
Well, it was actually yesterday, but the first ever photo I shared - of the book Jane Eyre - was no doubt posted late at night on the 11th, so it still counts😂 Rather poetically, it was another Jane - my wise and wonderful friend @jannath.fazli - who reminded me! See, this is why I need you folks around😆
Ready for the sappy caption? Here we go!
Two years ago, when I was inspired to start this account, I couldn't have predicted how much of a magical impact it would have.
That sounds dramatic, but I was thinking this morning how much Bookstagram has shaped my life over the past year. (I say year, because I didn't properly *get into* posting until last October.)
Thanks to this community, I:
•started writing a book
•began a writing blog
•set up a Society for creators & dreamers
•got my first art commission [thanks Nay!!]
•became *an audiobook narrator* (my first proper paid job!) [Lina, literally where was I before I knew you]
•got to develop my creativity [thank you Kaby, Alysha and Beatriz for the impact our regular calls have had on that]
•discovered new story-worlds & creators
I think we'll agree that this community is something special. All of you are thoughtful, generous, talented and inspiring. I love that we can share snippets from our worlds, embrace our creativity, and be ourselves here. We 'get' each other. Often, after spending time interacting with you all, I forget how different much of the "real world" is - then I'm reminded when I have to return to it😂
Being part of this community has been so enriching, opening up a whole new dimension to my life. I never imagined that I'd find such a hub of like-minded people - who care deeply, think carefully, and uplift others unconditionally.
I can't imagine my life without the friends I've made here - those I chat to in DMs (with your patience, waiting for my sporadic replies😜), exchange memes, laugh and fangirl with, those I check in with, and those who are soul-sisters whom I know I'll keep for life. I am so honoured to call you friends❤️
While Instagram has its downsides, I am so grateful for what it has brought to my life - all of you, and all of this!🌞✨](https://scontent-lcy1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/245231819_554574565774116_7642439915714374904_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=J6-kfvQ_AIwAX-YDLsD&_nc_ht=scontent-lcy1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=17121f145c7e941a0e04f1819e47873c&oe=617EDA51)
