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Celebrating a friend’s success!

Tina Shingler and I first met many years ago as members of Ripon Writers’ Group and her work has always impressed me. Struggling with the hair that is so much a part of Tina’s identity is a thread that runs through the new book. but there is far more to it than that. Growing up as almost the only non-white child in a small rural community was a tough start in life, but Tina’s intelligence and determination led her into a career that has included teaching in Florence and working at the Italian Embassy in Washington D.C.

Needless to say, I was delighted to attend the launch at the Little Ripon Bookshop and lay my hands on a copy of Hair Apparent. It’s a great title and a cracking read!

 

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