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Emily Spurr

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Originally from Tasmania, Emily Spurr lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her partner, their twins and the ghost of a deaf geriatric cat.

Emily’s first novel A Million Things was shortlisted for the prestigious Victorian Premier's Unpublished Manuscript Prize, voted BookBrowse Best Debut Novel of 2021, longlisted for the 2022 Margaret & Collin Roderick Literary Award and Highly Commended for the 2022 Barbara Jefferis Award. It has been published in Australasia, North America, Europe, the UK and China and is soon to be published in Taiwan.

Emily Spurr's second novel, Beatrix & Fred will be released in September 2023 (Aust.)

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I just finished A Million Things not even 20 minutes ago, and I have to ask.. Will there be a sequel? I'd love to see where Rae and Splinter go in life, along with knowing more about Oscar, Lettie, and Noni.

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Hi Avalyn,

Lovely to hear from you on Goodreads! Thanks for your question. I know i've answered it already on insta but i'll answer here too just in ca…more
Hi Avalyn,

Lovely to hear from you on Goodreads! Thanks for your question. I know i've answered it already on insta but i'll answer here too just in case anyone else would also like to know the answer.

I've no plans for a sequel. I was happy where I left them all (but perhaps that's because i have an idea of what happens next). Maybe one day (never say never and all that) but it's not on my radar at the moment.

My second novel is out next year - and it is quite different to A Million Things. I really needed to challenge myself with something new. Based on the ideas bubbling away for my third book, i think that's probably how i work.

Thanks for your question!
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When in your story development did you think to add the element of the dog to A Million Things? Amazing book!

Emily Spurr Hi Stephen,
Thank you! :-)
Splinter was in the book right from the start (though he wasn't always called Splinter).
With Rae losing so much, I had to g…moreHi Stephen,
Thank you! :-)
Splinter was in the book right from the start (though he wasn't always called Splinter).
With Rae losing so much, I had to give her an unconditional, loving someone. In my mind, he was always there by her side, a constant warm body, just waiting for her hand on his head.
Thanks for the great question.
Cheers,
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Happy 1st Birthday to the North American Edition on A Million Things - and a HUGE thank you to all its wonderful readers

🎈Happy 1st Birthday* to the North American edition of my debut book baby! 🎈

A huge and love-filled thank you to everyone who's read A Million Things since it came out.

To those of you who’ve rated, reviewed and/or reached out via socials or other means thank you so much for taking the time to share your love for Rae and Lettie and Splints- it has meant the world to me. ❤️

May your days (and Read more of this blog post »

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Emily Spurr liked an answer about A Million Things: Ok I'll ask: Does the dog die? LOL!!! I love this question. I can read about all the murder and mayhem in the world, but GOD FORBID THE DOG DIE!!!!! Right? 😊 Donne
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Emily Spurr answered Stephen Wallace's question: When in your story development did you think to add the element of the dog to A Million Things? Amazing book! Hi Stephen, Thank you! :-) Splinter was in the book right from the start (though he wasn't always called Splinter). With Rae losing so much, I had to give her an unconditional, loving someone. In my mind, he was always there by her side, a constant wa See Full Answer
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“He’s not handicapped. He’s a tri-pawed.”
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“Lettie nods, like she’s not surprised. “It’s good, Rae. You can’t stay here, in an empty house.” “You do.” She smiles a little at that. “Mine’s a different kind of empty.” “Is that why you keep filling it up?” “Touché.” She pulls her jacket around her shoulders. “I’m old. I’m allowed to pretend. You’re young. You shouldn’t know about empty. Not yet.”
― Emily Spurr, A Million Things

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“I know you're not one thing. Knowing you is not one thing; it was never one thing. It's a million things. And now the place holding them together is me." the character Rae”
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