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The Ruth Leigh Writes monthly newsletter.

New Book News & October Events

If you’re reading this, we’ve probably met at an event when you bought one of my books or we chatted about writing. It may be that you are a friend or family member.However you ended up on my mailing list, I’m really glad you’re here. Without you, I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing.

Issy Smugge is Back!

I have started writing The Further Adventures of Isabella M Smugge which will be published in October 2024 by Instant Apostle. However, as a valued Ruth LeighWrites friend, you’ll be given the chance to get your hands on a signed copy nearly a month before publication day AND when you pre-order, you receive a code to take you to a secret page on my website where the first two pages wait for your enjoyment. Keep an eye on my socials to stay up to date on Issy’s progress.

The Little Book of Unexpected Poetry

My new book The Little Book of Unexpected Poetry is published this month with Resolute Books. I’ll be sending out a pre-order link soon and signed copies will be available as always. If you’re ticking things off your Christmas present list, do think about this book as poetry is always popular.

October Events

I’m out and about a lot in October, selling books, meeting readers and doing authorly chat. If you’d like to catch up with me, you can find me at:

7th & 8th October

The Foreword Festival

The Guildhall Bury St Edmunds

10am - 4pm

Saturday 15th October

Farlingaye Craft Fair

Faylingaye High School

Woodbridge

10am - 4pm

Saturday 28th October

Quay Church Woodbridge Christmas Fair

Quay St, Woodbridge

10am - 3pm

It would be lovely to see you at these events.

Christmas Gift Ideas

Christmas is fast approaching and I’m here to help. If you’d like to give the gift of reading this year, all you have to do is head to my website here to buy signed copies of all my Issy Smugge books, A Great Deal of Ingenuity, my Pride and Prejudice short story collection and The Little Book of Unexpected Poetry. I’ll personalise the book and send it to you with my best wishes. Remember, reading is good for you – just thirty minutes of it lowers your blood pressure and heart rate and reduces stress. You’re welcome.

Workshops

I’ll have some exciting news about my new workshops soon so keep an eye out for that. In the meantime, enjoy October …

and thank you for your support.