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#154: Francesca Simon — From 40+ Rejections to Bestselling Children’s Author (25M+ Book Sales), Moving from Children’s Books to Opera & Myth, and Reinventing Herself at Every Stage

London Writers' Salon

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Nurturing Words: A Writer's Beginnings

This chapter reflects on the early creative influences that shaped a passionate reader and writer, exploring their diverse literary interests and formative experiences in school libraries. It delves into the nostalgia of childhood reading, the impact of a parent in the creative industry, and the unexpected journey toward a career in journalism.

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