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Sara Gethin

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Sara Gethin grew up in west Wales and worked as a primary school teacher. Her debut novel 'Not Thomas' was shortlisted for The Guardian's Not the Booker prize in 2017 and the Waverton Good Read Award in 2018. She is a member of the Hay Festival Writers at Work.
Sara writes for children as Wendy White, and her first children's book won the Tir na-nOg Award in 2014.
Home is still west Wales, but she enjoys travelling to Ireland and spending time browsing the many book shops of Dublin. She's an avid reader of most genres and a dedicated theatre-goer. ...more

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Presenting the Authors at the Honno Book Fair 7th May 2022 at the Queens Hall, Narberth, Pembrokeshire. Today with Thorne Moore #authors

Judith Barrow

Introducing my friends and fellow (or should that be sister?) authors of Honno – The longest-standing independent women’s press in the UK – who will be at the Honno Book Fairon the 7th May 2022 , 10.00am until 4.00pm, at the Queens Hall, Narberth, Pembrokeshire. Over the next few weeks I’ll be introducing the each author.

If you’re in the area,we’d be thrilled if you popped in

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Sara Gethin wrote a new blog post Presenting the Authors at the Honno Book Fair 7th May 2022 at the Queens Hall, Narberth, Pembrokeshire. Today with Thorne Moore #authors Judith Barrow Introducing my friends and fellow (or should that be sister?) authors of Honno – The longest-standing independent women’s press in the Read more of this blog post »
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Sara Gethin rated a book it was amazing Fannie by Rebecca F. John	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Rebecca F John intricately weaves new threads of determination and hope through this much-loved tale to create an exquisite novella. The eloquence of her writing raises the character of Fannie above the cruelties she bears in the Paris slums and on t ...more
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Sara Gethin rated a book it was amazing Fannie by Rebecca F. John	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Rebecca F John intricately weaves new threads of determination and hope through this much-loved tale to create an exquisite novella. The eloquence of her writing raises the character of Fannie above the cruelties she bears in the Paris slums and on t ...more
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Sara Gethin rated a book it was amazing Mists and Megaliths by Catherine McCarthy (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I loved this fabulous collection of otherworldly tales. Some of the short stories are tragic and tear-jerking; some are chilling, horrifying even, and there's also a touch of humour. One thing all the stories have in common is that they're beautifull ...more
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Sara Gethin rated a book it was amazing The Girl with the Silver Clasp by Juliet Greenwood (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
‘The Girl with the Silver Clasp’ is a story of female solidarity and friendship, brilliantly written, as always by this author, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. What I love about Juliet Greenwood’s books is the way her fiction is set in the past yet feel ...more
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Sara Gethin rated a book it was amazing Immortelle by Catherine McCarthy (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I read this brilliant ghost story in one sitting - it quickly drew me in and didn't let me go until the final word, and I'm certain it will stay with me for a very long time indeed. I loved the narrative voice of Elinor. I loved the atmosphere of the ...more
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