Clarissa Goenawan 📘🌊🎶
@ClaireClaire05
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Novelist. Translator. #RAINBIRDS (2018) #ThePerfectWorldofMiwakoSumida (2020) #WATERSONG (2022). ♡ rainy days, pretty books, green tea. Repped by @PontasAgency .
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Happy Pub Day to
#Watersong
! 🎉🎉🎉
Today, my third novel,
#Watersong
, is officially out. The book has been eight years in the making (since 2014, can you believe it?) and I couldn't be prouder 😭😭😭
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Serius, ilfil banget sama cowok-cowok yg PDKTnya flexing pengetahuan mereka, SENGAJA ngomongin topik-topik berat yg ceweknya kaga ngerti dan ujung2nya mansplaining. Kamu kira pamer wawasanmu luas, but all I can see itu empati kamu rendah sekali dan kamu nggak bisa baca situasi 😌
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Trauma doesn't make you stronger. It doesn't turn you into some kind of super resilient person or inspirational spokesperson.
Trauma makes you traumatised.
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PEOPLE. I still can't believe I would EVER get to announce this: The film rights of my debut novel,
#RAINBIRDS
, have been acquired in order to adapt it into a FEATURE FILM!!! 😭😭😭
To be shot in Japan and directed by Anshul Chauhan.
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Cleansing my timeline with this super cute Mocha Purse from
@milkmochabear
. Also, that picture of Mocha holding the adorable Mocha Purse is the energy I need ✨✨✨
Thank you, A 💖
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POV: when you have someone who always cheers you up whenever you feel down. Thank you, A, for being so caring. Really love the stickers 💖💖💖
@milkmochabear
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Belakangan ini banyak teman-teman penulis yang nanya tentang literary agent dan international publishing. Daripada aku jawab satu-satu, aku bikin thread saja dalam Bahasa Indonesia. Soalnya info dalam Bahasa Inggris sudah cukup banyak.
Disclaimer. Ini berdasarkan pengalamanku.
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@sheknowshoney
The way to my heart itu selamanya ngomongin makanan 💖💖💖 "Eh tau nggak ada rawon yang enak banget, ayo kuantar cobain." ☑️☑️☑️
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🎉 YES, it's OFFICIAL! For publication in MARCH 2020! Wohooooo! 🎊
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My second novel, The Perfect World of Miwako Sumida, comes out today (March 10) from
@soho_press
!
This book has been five years in the making and I couldn’t be prouder. A lot of you have supported me in this journey. Thank you so much! ❤️🧡💜
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Somehow I feel the need to say this: People, when your loved ones come to you, sharing something bad that happened to them, please don't rush to give advice or try to solve their problem. It might not always be what they want or need.
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Teman-teman pecinta buku di Indonesia, aku bisa minta bantuan kalian? Novelku dibajak dan dijual ilegal di Shopee. 😭😭😭 Tolong dong bantu laporin mereka. Aku menulis juga untuk mencari nafkah 😢😢😢
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Today's Jawa Pos 🎉🎉🎉
Akhirnya kesampaian juga juga masuk koran Jawa Pos 😄 Dulu waktu SMP, berkali-kali ngirim cerpen ke Jawa Pos dan nggak pernah nembus (but I can imagine tulisan gw pas SMP pasti nggak karuan banget, so thank god 😂)
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Hi. Today marks the one year anniversary of not needing to carry anti-depressant in my bag everywhere I go, but I would only be here because it was there at one point of time.
I'm proud of myself for coming this far, but if one day I need it again, that doesn't make me any less.
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People. This thread has a happy ending!!! 😭😭😭
My third novel,
#WATERSONG
, has been acquired by
@ScribeUKbooks
. I started working on this story during the 2014
#NaNoWriMo
(yes, it's been that long) and I really can't wait to share it with you guys in Summer 2022 💖💖💖
HELLO. I want to clear a misconception regarding rejections after being a published author.
Yesterday I told a writer friend that my third novel is currently on subs, and I've been nervous.
He expressed his surprise. "I thought once you're in the system, you should be okay."
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Happy Birthday, me! Turning 33 today. I hope life will get better 🌼
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That special feeling when you see your book at the bookstore for the very first time 😭
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Presenting the advance copy of my third novel,
#Watersong
! 🎉🎉🎉 Don't you think it's gorgeous? 💖💖💖 The cover has this rainbow effect that's so difficult to capture with my phone cam, you just have to see it in real life! ✨✨✨
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@rubyastari
Yang cerdas dan EQnya bagus ga bakalan flexing-flexing gitu sih, apalagi kalau jelas banget pihak satunya ga tertarik 😒
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INT'L GIVEAWAY 🎉
I finally got my hands on the ARCs of The Perfect World of Miwako Sumida! They're so GORGEOUS! To celebrate, I’m giving out a signed ARC to one lucky person.
💜 TO ENTER
✔ Follow me
✔ Like + Retweet this post
Giveaway will end on 30 Nov 2019 at midnight
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I'm beyond thrilled to share that I finally, FINALLY have a UK publisher! 🎉
@CorsairBooks
, an imprint of
@LittleBrownUK
(Yes, JK Rowling's publisher! 😱) has acquired the English (UK) rights of
#Rainbirds
.
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A few days ago, I told a friend, "This pandemic is turning everyone into the worst version of themselves."
She said, "No, I think it simply shows you how someone deals with a high-stress environment. It displays their coping mechanisms."
I've been thinking about her words.
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When it comes to life partner, I think it's important to have someone who is supportive of you and your career. You'll want someone who believes in you and sees value in what you're doing, even when you earn very little, even on days when you're doubting yourself.
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I have good news!!! My Indonesian publisher,
@bukugpu
, is going to publish my third novel,
#WATERSONG
, in Bahasa Indonesia! 🎉🎉🎉
I'm sure most of you know how important this is to me, to have my novels being translated into my mother tongue.
It really means so, so much 😭😭😭
Ada kabar baik. Nanti aku ceritain kalau udah official, okay? 😉🤩😗
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There is a special kind of happiness when your ARCs arrived on your doorstep.
#Rainbirds
#17scribes
#authors18
#amreading
#debut
#books
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I'm so, so, so excited for this! 😭😭😭
The Perfect World of Miwako Sumida inspired sound tracks by Alexx Hermann. Coming soon! 💖
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Today is my girl's b'day. We celebrated it as a family at the hospital.
Look at her rainbow unicorn cake. It's SUPER GORGEOUS! ("I want a unicorn with a lot of colors, a huge number five, colorful stars, rainbow sprinklers, many chocolates, candies, macarons, and marshmallow.")
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🎉 INTL BOOK GIVEAWAY 🎉
I just received some copies of the UK version of The Perfect World of Miwako Sumida and they're oh-so-gorgeous! But I don't need so many so why not hold a giveaway? 😗 TWO COPIES to be won.
To enter, RT + follow this account.
Ends 5/25 at midnight PST
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I wish people would stop when I told them to stop. I really hate to block others, but sometimes it's just so painful to deal with people who can't respect boundaries, in the name of "I'm doing this for your own good."
No, you don't. And stop means stop.
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Writing a book is HUGE.
Finishing a book is HUGE.
Querying a book is HUGE.
Getting published is HUGE.
Someone reading and loving your book is HUGE.
No matter which stage you are in now, do know that you're doing something HUGE and there are plenty of reasons to be thankful.
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Hi friends, my debut novel
#Rainbirds
is coming out on March 6 (YAY!) If you see it anywhere (especially at indie bookstores!), please help me snap a photo and tag me. I'd love to see
#Rainbirds
around the world 😍
#WhereIsRainbirds
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#Rainbirds
- OUT NOW!
* A Bustle Most Anticipated Book of 2018
* The Huffington Post, “60 Books We Can’t Wait to Read in 2018”
* iBooks, “10 Debut Novels You Must Read”
Goodreads:
Amazon:
BookDepository:
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#pitchwars
mentee hopefuls: even if you don't submit to me, we can still be friends. Writers should support each other 😊
#askmentor
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PEOPLE!!! My third book HAS A COVER and it's SUPER DUPER AMAZINGLY ULTRA GORGEOUS!!! ✨😭✨😭✨😭✨
Also.... Ummm.... It's available for pre-order too. For more info just follow the link, OK? 😉
Coming out in May 2022 🌊✨
We're so excited to reveal the cover of
@ClaireClaire05
's forthcoming novel
#WATERSONG
- a mesmerising story set in Japan about a young man trying to escape his past.
Publishing May 2022 🌊✨
@PontasAgency
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You guys!
#RAINBIRDS
HAS A COVER! Check out my *BRAND NEW* web for early reviews, pre-order links, etc!
#2018debuts
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Curhat setengah ngomel:
Ada yang nyelutuk, "Pandemi gini penulis dapatnya naik dong. Kan semuanya di rumah saja baca buku."
Errr... mungkin aku kurang bergaul, tapi semua penulis yang aku kenal pendapatannya turun. Yang naik itu jumlah pencuri yang mengedarkan buku bajakan. 😠
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September is national suicide prevention awareness month. Let's make a commitment to be kinder to one another 💖
If you're thinking about suicide, please remember that:
✊ You're NOT alone
✊ You're NOT a burden
✊ You're precious✨
And...
✊ Reaching out is a sign of STRENGTH
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🎉 INTL BOOK GIVEAWAY 🎉
5 copies of RAINBIRDS and 5 copies of THE PERFECT WORLD OF MIWAKO SUMIDA to be won!
To enter, FOLLOW this account + RT + REPLY which book you want.
Bonus point if you add my 3rd book,
#Watersong
, to your GR. Link:
Ends 25 Nov.
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Sometimes I wonder how long I can stay ignorant and write what I love, without worrying whether I'm going to be a midlist, or trying to fit in with the 'bestsellers', 'literary', or 'shiny debuts'.
Remember the days when we were so GLAD to be published? I'd love to stay there.
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Hi, there. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for your career or lifestyle choices.
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A few days ago I passed my Level 5 kimono certification exam! 🎉🎉🎉
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Today I took time off from my usual hospital duty to volunteer for the International Friendship Day at my daughter's school (which I already signed up long before the accident). It was tiring, but super fun. I was at the Indonesian booth, and I wore my (under-utilized) kebaya :)
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✨COVER REVEAL! 🥳
THE PERFECT WORLD OF MIWAKO SUMIDA is almost here. Don’t you love this cover, as mysterious and bold as Miwako herself? Set in Japan, this poignant novel of dark histories and family secrets hits stores in March 2020.
Goodreads:
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Ciri-ciri EBOOK BAJAKAN:
😠 Harganya keterlaluan murah (bisa sekitar 5rb untuk e-book)
😠 Dikirim via email / Google Drive / CD
😠 Formatnya bisa PDF, mobi, etc
Ingat, pembajakan buku merugikan kita semua, termasuk para pembaca. Mari bersama-sama memberantas pembajakan buku 🤗
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Warning. Aku mau ngomel.
"Sharing is caring, jadi aku kirim buku bajakan ke teman2ku."
Maaf, ini caring kepada siapa ya?
Kepada penulis yang menghabiskan waktu bertahun2 untuk menulis buku itu? Kepada staff penerbit yang bekerjakeras menerbitkan buku itu? Kepada dunia buku?
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I’ve been DYING to share this GREAT news with you:
#Rainbirds
is one of the
@bookofthemonth
picks! 😍
A lot of you know I’m a HUGE FAN of BoTM, so this is really a DREAM COME TRUE. I’m still pinching myself! 😆
Check it out here:
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#Pitchwars
hopefuls: if you subbed to me but I think other mentors might be more suitable, I will forward your application 😄
#PWTeaser
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PSA: Be nice to other authors. Celebrate their successes. Congratulate them on their wins / reprints / raving reviews.
Other writers are not your enemies or competitors. They're your colleagues. We're in this together, so let's be kind to each other.
🤗🤗🤗
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Day 1 of rebuilding my life.
Don't ask. Just say, "That's good, Claire." And yes, thank you.
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Hello. I'm back after a short social media break to share this amazing news. Rainbirds AND The Perfect World of Miwako Sumida are going to be available in ITALIAN 🎉🎉🎉
I'm so, so excited! I hope the Italian readers would love these books 💕
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Halo
@ShopeeID
. Seller ini menjual begitu banyak buku ilegal, termasuk novelku. Bahkan mereka berani pasang spanduk seperti ini. Kenapa dibiarkan saja? Tolong dong minimal akunnya diblokir. 🙇♀️🙇♀️🙇♀️
Teman-teman book lovers bantu RT ya biar ditindak. 😭😭😭
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Normalize learning something new for fun. Not everything has to be monetized or leveraged.
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Listening is the most tender form of love; it speaks louder than a million words.
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YAY,
#Rainbirds
has a NEW COVER for the US PAPERBACK Edition, and it’s SO, SO GORGEOUS! Yes, I’m totally swooning! Out on March 19, 2019.
Pre-order links:
Amazon -
B&N -
Indiebound -
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My editor told me she offered some reviewers my new book, but a few of them turned it down, because they want to BUY the book. 😭
Because they know how difficult it is right now for the book industry, and they want to be supportive.
So much LOVE in this community! 💖💖💖
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Always a pleasure to see your books being displayed in the bookstore. Thank you, Kinokuniya Singapore 😭😭😭
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There's also that HUGE problem whether the market is forcing marginalised writers to write ONLY marginalised stories relating to their personal experiences.
It's like, "Yeah, sure. We love diversity and we're inclusive, but here's the catch..."
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Life hasn't always been kind nor easy, but I'm trying to remind myself to be positive, hard-working, and humble. Maybe tomorrow, or next week, or next year... things will be better. Here's hoping.
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Hello. It's the US Paperback Launch Day for 'THE PERFECT WORLD OF MIWAKO SUMIDA'! 🎉🎉🎉
Uhm. What can I say? It's been a very challenging year, but I'm grateful for all the kindness and support you've given to me and my books.
Thank you so much! 💖
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As a full-time writer, I work alone most of the time. As an introvert, I seldom socialize. So I thought I'd be least affected.
But THIS. This is different. I've been anxious and scared and frustrated. I wish this pandemic will be over soon.
We'll never get used to it. NEVER.
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Hello, Number Four 💖 Can't wait to have a lot of fun with you 😈
PS. If you're wondering where is Number Three, it's currently with a reader for the final check before making its way to my agent.
#TheWeightofSnow
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Today is my book launch. My FIRST solo book event. As you can see, I'm TOTALLY calm and composed.
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I just realised we only have four months left before 2020 ended. And gosh, I just want things to get better very, very soon, everywhere.
I want to be able to look back and say stuff like, "That sh*tty 2020... thank God it's over."
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My husband remembers my birthday! And not only that, he managed to arrange the delivery of this gorgeous flower bouquet and a box of choux pastry. ❤️
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Book lovers in Malaysia, can I ask your help? My book has been pirated and illegally sold on
@ShopeeMY
. Please help to report this listing. I'm a full-time writer, trying to make a living. 😭😭😭
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We fall in love by chance, we stay in love by choice.
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HELLO. I want to clear a misconception regarding rejections after being a published author.
Yesterday I told a writer friend that my third novel is currently on subs, and I've been nervous.
He expressed his surprise. "I thought once you're in the system, you should be okay."
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The Chinese edition of Rainbirds is FINALLY OUT! And it's so beautiful! Published by Beijing White Horse Time.
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The obligatory OMG-I-saw-my-book-at-the-bookshop pics. Taken at Kinokuniya Singapore, Ngee Ann City branch.
#WhereIsRainbirds
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Learn to say 'no'. It's an important skill.
No is a complete sentence. You don't need to attach any explanation unless you want to.
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Other writers are not your enemies. They're your colleagues, working in the same industry.
Be nice to each other. Be kind with your words, be generous with your knowledge and experience, be supportive to each other. We're in this together. *hugs*
#writerscommunity
#writerslift
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One week to go! 😳 Are you excited? 😝 I'm super nervous! 😖 I hope you guys will love
#Watersong
😗
I don't have anymore hidden manuscript in my hard disk (haha). It would be a while until I can finish another book, so I hope
#Watersong
will stay with you for a long time 💖
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My darling is here 😍😍😍
Out soon on 10 March 2020
#ThePerfectWorldofMiwakoSumida
#MiwakoSumida
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Kenapa ya rekomendasiin buku karangan orang lain itu gampang banget dan menyenangkan, sementara mau promo buku sendiri kok sungkan padahal kan itu hasil kerja keras, nulis dan ngedit bertahun-tahun 😌😌😌
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A note to single writer friends: if a potential date asked for your book FOR FREE, please don't date them! 😭 You deserve someone who support and respect your profession 💖
Shout out to friends who insisted to buy my books, even after I had told them I would give them for free.
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I realised it's very painful for me to try to have a conversation with people who could not empathize with plight of Indonesian Chinese.
It's not just about what happened in May 1998. It's about now. It's about this present we're in.
We're still living in fear.
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18.04.23 - Turning 35!
Thank you for the beautiful sakura-coloured ajisai 🌸
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Yes. This happened. 😳😳😳 Still pinching myself!
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I just got my paycheque. It's not a lot, but I work very hard for it. My agent fights very hard for me. My editors and translators give me the best possible love and care. I have readers who told me they loved my books.
I may not earn much, but I'm thankful and proud of my job.
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Confession: I get easily distracted by beautiful lorongs 😍
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Find a life partner who can celebrate your achievement, who is proud of who you are and what you've been doing, who is supportive of your hard work and passion and dedication.
Find a life partner who knows how to be a good life partner.
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“When it comes to men who are romantically interested in you, it’s really simple. Just ignore everything they say and only pay attention to what they do.”
― Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture
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Let me assure you:
This book is a thing of BEAUTY.
The gaze! ✨
The colour!! ✨✨
The sparkle!!! ✨✨✨
Coming soon in October 2020 from
@scribepub
@ScribeUKbooks
#ThePerfectWorldOfMiwakoSumida
#MiwakoSumida
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