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JANUARY 2020

21st January – Exeter Library, an afternoon with Jill Mansell, Emma Cooper and Libby Page, 2pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-afternoon-with-jill-mansell-special-guests-libby-page-and-emma-cooper-tickets-80055005677

21st January – Waterstones Yeovil, 7pm: https://www.waterstones.com/events/libby-page-talk-and-signing/yeovil

23rd January – Waterstones Piccadilly, 7pm: https://www.waterstones.com/events/an-evening-with-libby-page/london-piccadilly

31st January – Waterstones Cambridge, 6:30pm: https://www.waterstones.com/events/step-into-stellas-cafe-an-evening-with-libby-page/cambridge

February 2020

13th February – Abingdon-on-Thames, 7pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pudding-read-love-tickets-86099759699

March 2020

3rd March – The Marlow Bookshop, 6pm: http://www.marlowbookshop.co.uk/events/libby-page-the-24-hour-cafe/

28th March – Glasgow, Aye Write festival, 11:30am, with Nina Stibbe: https://www.ayewrite.com/pages/event-details.aspx?event=1/nina-stibbe-libby-page-feel-good-fiction

More events to be announced soon!

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There’s no one I’d rather be in quarantine with. ❤️

Over the past few weeks my office has also become my workout space. I’m trying so hard to keep as active as possible during all this as it’s so essential for my mental health but also probably sensible given that my baked goods / alcohol consumption have gone way up! But as well as doing sweaty cardio work outs it’s nice to take some more relaxed moments too. I’ve been doing Yoga with Adriene’s 30-day ‘Home’ series (which feels fitting) and today’s class involved a lot of sitting down and wrapping myself up in blankets which I’m not sure can really class as a workout but was SO nice. I’d highly recommend the series of videos and also just wrapping up in something cosy and taking a few deep breaths every now and then - I think we all need it! 🌈

Baking is bringing me such comfort right now. When I’m carefully following the instructions it’s possible to silence everything else for a while. And nothing beats that magic of seeing ingredients turn into something tasty. I have spent most of today making these @jamieoliver Hot Cross Buns. They turned out messy but so delicious, especially when slathered in salty butter. One of the great things about my job is being able to be flexible about my schedule, something that I hope more people are going to be able to experience during this time of working from home. I did some research for a new book idea this morning and worked out in my office but am settling into a snoozy afternoon of tea, hot cross buns and films because that’s all I can find the energy for right now. Tomorrow is a new day and perhaps it will be more productive but also I think just getting through each day is a good enough target right now. 💛p.s thank you as ever to @bruno_jg for the photos.

Simple pleasures are keeping me going right now. Just baked a chocolate and banana loaf and the flat smells delicious. I am a big fan of @missminifer (I have all her cookbooks) and saw she suggested this recipe as a good one if you’re struggling to get hold of eggs at the moment. I had to adapt it a tiny bit based on what we had in the house but it is still excellent. And making it this morning felt so calming. Now to sit with a slice, a cup of tea and a good book (I did my accounts this morning so feel I’ve earned a treat!).

This is the thing I keep telling myself every day. For me that means establishing a routine that works for my wellbeing, throwing myself into work, keeping active, staying in touch with friends and family and doing everything I can to protect my mental health. It doesn’t mean following the news religiously, letting my thoughts spiral or thinking too much about a future I can’t alter. Sending good thoughts to you all xx

This morning I went for a run at 6:20 to make sure I could get outside while avoiding contact with others. I adapted my route to avoid particularly narrow paths and managed to easily stay at least 2 metres away from anyone, which isn’t always easy at busier times in the city. As the mornings get lighter I will get up earlier and earlier if that’s what it takes to still get outside while also staying safe. I think I’m going to do this every second or third day and then workout at home on the days in between, doing yoga / cardio videos. I’m really missing having a garden right now but this morning’s run was beautiful, a huge boost to my wellbeing, and also safe. 🌿🌳

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Why I’m proud to be a Pirate
My colourful life (or why I dress like a rainbow)
Winter swimming – what’s all the fuss about?
My writing journey (and how I got published)
Birthday swimming in the Lake District

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