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Sugar and Snails by Anne Goodwin #free ebook

Sugar and Snails by Anne Goodwin free ebook

I am absolutely delighted to invite Anne Goodwin back to my blog today. It is just over five years ago that her debut novel Sugar and Snails was published by Inspired Quill and I had the pleasure of her joining me to discuss the importance friendships — in person, virtual and in her novel.

At the time I had known Anne (virtually) for two years, but we’d also had the pleasure of meeting up in London (briefly) the year before when she revealed the (then still secret) book contract. I am honoured to count her as a friend.

My admiration for and enjoyment of Anne’s writing has only increased over the years. Since then, she has had another novel published and the publication of a third is imminent. I’ve lost count (she hasn’t) of the number of short stories she has published.

If you haven’t yet ventured into Anne’s writing, then now is the perfect time. During February, you can read the ebook of Sugar and Snails free. What a wonderful opportunity to get to know this amazing author.

Here is the link to sign up to this generous offer which closes on 28 February: https://www.subscribepage.com/sugar-and-snails-free-e-book 

About Anne

Anne Goodwin is the author of two novels and a short story collection. Her debut novel, Sugar and Snails, about a woman who has kept her past identity a secret for thirty years, was shortlisted for the 2016 Polari First Book Prize. Throughout February, subscribers to her newsletter can read Sugar and Snails for free: https://www.subscribepage.com/sugar-and-snails-free-e-book 

About Sugar and Snails

At fifteen, she made a life-changing decision. Thirty years on, it’s time to make another.

When Diana escaped her misfit childhood, she thought she’d chosen the easier path. But the past lingers on, etched beneath her skin, and life won’t be worth living if her secret gets out.

As an adult, she’s kept other people at a distance… until Simon sweeps in on a cloud of promise and possibility. But his work is taking him to Cairo, the city that transformed her life. She’ll lose Simon if she doesn’t join him. She’ll lose herself if she does.

Sugar and Snails charts Diana’s unusual journey, revealing the scars from her fight to be true to herself. A triumphant mid-life coming-of-age story about bridging the gap between who we are and who we feel we ought to be.

If you need a little more enticement, please view the trailer:

Find out more about Anne, or connect with her on social media via any of the links below:

Website: annegoodwin.weebly.com

Twitter @Annecdotist.

Link tree https://linktr.ee/annecdotist

Amazon author page: viewauthor.at/AnneGoodwin

Listen to Anne read

You may enjoy listening to Anne read excerpts of her stories on her YouTube channel:

Anne Goodwin’s YouTube channel

Including this excerpt of Diana’s earliest memory from Sugar and Snails.

Remember, to get your free Sugar and Snails ebook throughout the month of February, all you need to do is click this link and sign up to Anne’s newsletter.

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Comments

71 responses to “Sugar and Snails by Anne Goodwin #free ebook”

  1. Jennie Avatar

    What a wonderful review, Norah.

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Jennie. It is a great book.

      Liked by 2 people

      1. Jennie Avatar

        You’re welcome, Norah.

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  2. Jacqui Murray Avatar

    What a cute title. Best of luck with this book!

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Anne Goodwin Avatar

      Thanks, Jacqui. Glad you like that title.

      Liked by 1 person

    2. Norah Avatar

      Thanks, Jacqui.

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  3. calmkate Avatar

    totally agree with Angela, the title is intriguing! Secrets are unhealthy at the best of times … once out in the open we can heal 🙂

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Anne Goodwin Avatar

      Glad you’re intrigued, Kate. I wonder what you’d make of Diana’s secret.

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      1. calmkate Avatar

        we’ll never know, sorry too busy to add another to my reading list … but a quick whisper would be greatly appreciated 🙂

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        1. Anne Goodwin Avatar

          It’s in the title if you know the rhyme (which Norah has copied out below).

          Liked by 1 person

          1. calmkate Avatar

            I know the rhyme well and thought it was about boy/girl matters but as I worked years with incest and peodophile issues I always think the worst! Many more suffer in this manner to some extent and never report it …

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            1. Anne Goodwin Avatar

              Nothing like that, fortunately. One reader told me that until she got to the reveal she thought it was about FGM – which gave me an idea for another book, not yet written. I know what you mean, though, when you work with childhood trauma there’s always that suspicion – which is good in a way given, as you say, how often it goes unreported.

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              1. calmkate Avatar

                yes, if I suspect that and it turns out to be less offensive it’s almost a relief … not to belittle that pain still caused to that person.

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        2. Norah Avatar

          That would be telling. 🙂

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  4. Patricia Tilton Avatar

    What a beautiful story. I enjoyed listening to Anne reading from her book. Sugar and Snails is an interesting title.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      It is a great story, Patricia. I agree with you about the title and I’m pleased you found the time to listen to Anne read. 🙂

      Liked by 1 person

    2. Anne Goodwin Avatar

      Thanks for listening to the reading, Patricia, and so glad you enjoyed it.

      Liked by 1 person

  5. dgkaye Avatar

    Thanks Norah. Wishing Anne lots of success in her promo 🙂

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you so much, Debby. 🙂

      Liked by 2 people

    2. Anne Goodwin Avatar

      Thanks, Debby, I’m pleased with how it’s going so far.

      Liked by 2 people

      1. dgkaye Avatar

        Fantastic Anne! 🙂

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  6. Jim Borden Avatar

    what a generous offer; I wish Anne continued success…

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Jim. Anne’s writing is worth a read. Her offer is a great opportunity to dive into her books.

      Liked by 2 people

      1. Jim Borden Avatar

        you are quite welcome!

        Liked by 2 people

  7. Shepherd Cathy Avatar

    Sugar and Snails by Anne Goodwin #free ebook

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Anne Goodwin Avatar

      Glad it caught your interest, Cathy.

      Liked by 1 person

  8. Anne Goodwin Avatar

    Thank you, Norah, I’m honoured to be here again. I love what you’ve done with this post! It’s morning here, so too early for alcohol, but I’m raising a virtual glass to our friendship.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Anne. It’s always a pleasure to have you here.

      Liked by 1 person

  9. robbiesinspiration Avatar

    A lovely post, Norah. Thanks for sharing about this book.

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Anne Goodwin Avatar

      Isn’t it, Robbie? Norah is a very generous sharer.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Norah Avatar

        Thank you, Anne.

        Liked by 1 person

    2. Norah Avatar

      My pleasure, Robbie.

      Liked by 1 person

  10. Msdedeng Avatar
    Msdedeng

    Don’t you just love the title Sugar and Snails? 🙂

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Anne Goodwin Avatar

      I’m glad you think so. I wonder what connotations it has for you?
      I remember someone at a book fair it getting angry thinking it was promoting unhealthy sugar!

      Liked by 2 people

      1. Norah Avatar

        Your question and the ‘customer’s’ comment are both interesting responses.

        Liked by 1 person

      2. Msdedeng Avatar
        Msdedeng

        That’s a bummer! the title triggers imagination, at least for me. For one, “Sugar” is sweetness, happiness, and is loved by most. And then you have “snails” and the mind comes to a standstill: how is sugar connected to snails, one may ask. Before long, the mind is full of curiosity and wants to find out the “odd” connection between the two. That’s what the title of the book does to me. 🙂

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        1. Anne Goodwin Avatar

          Thanks for elaborating. I think my title is doing its job!

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          1. Norah Avatar

            I think so too. 🙂

            Liked by 1 person

          2. Msdedeng Avatar
            Msdedeng

            🙂

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        2. Norah Avatar

          I think that’s exactly what Anne hoped to achieve with the title, Angela.
          For me it also has other connotations. There is an old children’s rhyme with which you may not be familiar. It goes like this:
          What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice and all that’s nice.
          What are little boys made of? Snips and snails and puppy dog tails.
          You might just have to read Anne’s book to find out what she intended. 🙂

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          1. Anne Goodwin Avatar

            That was where it came from, Norah, although we say frogs and snails.

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            1. Norah Avatar

              I think we might too, Anne, but I couldn’t remember the words and when I searched for it, all I came up with was ‘snips’, which didn’t sound familiar and I wasn’t sure I liked the connotation but I had nothing else to go on at the time.

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          2. Msdedeng Avatar
            Msdedeng

            I like the rhyme, and you are right; I have never heard it before. I might just do that, put this book on my book list.

            Liked by 2 people

            1. Anne Goodwin Avatar

              Yay, if you want a free copy, just register for my newsletter.

              Liked by 1 person

              1. Norah Avatar

                It’s as easy as that.

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              2. Msdedeng Avatar
                Msdedeng

                I can order one on my Kindle, and still register for your newsletter. Thank you, Anne 🙂

                Liked by 2 people

                  1. Msdedeng Avatar
                    Msdedeng

                    She actually sent me actually sent me a link to the ebook version, which was very kind of her.

                    Liked by 1 person

                    1. Norah Avatar

                      Kindness goes around, Angela. Thank you for your kindness.

                      Liked by 1 person

                    2. Msdedeng Avatar
                      Msdedeng

                      Yes, it does, Norah. 🙂

                      Liked by 1 person

              3. Msdedeng Avatar
                Msdedeng

                Thank you, Ann. I am now subscribed to your newsletter, and I am excited for what’s in store 🙂

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            2. Norah Avatar

              I’d love to know what you think when you read it. 🙂

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              1. Msdedeng Avatar
                Msdedeng

                My book list is getting longer. I think I have 4 to read, this one will be the 5th one then. But I kindly ask for your patience. 🙂

                Liked by 1 person

                1. Norah Avatar

                  We are very patient.
                  I wish I had only 5 books on my TBR (to be read) pile. 😂

                  Liked by 1 person

                  1. Msdedeng Avatar
                    Msdedeng

                    You are kind. 🙂

                    Liked by 1 person

      1. Msdedeng Avatar
        Msdedeng

        🙂

        Liked by 2 people

  11. beth Avatar

    this sounds like a lovely story of finding oneself at last –

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Anne Goodwin Avatar

      Thanks, Beth, at last indeed! My character has had quite a journey.

      Liked by 2 people

    2. Norah Avatar

      It is a great read. 🙂

      Liked by 1 person

  12. D. Avery @shiftnshake Avatar

    What fun to have Anne here! Good one Norah. Sugar & Snails is a remarkable novel, and Anne is a master writer of short stories. I’ve met Matty Windsor in flashes, but can’t wait to see her in her own novel.

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    1. Anne Goodwin Avatar

      Thanks, D, it’s lovely to be here again. I do hope Matty manages to live up to expectations when she steps on to the stage at the end of May.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Norah Avatar

        I have no doubt!

        Liked by 1 person

    2. Norah Avatar

      Thanks, D. I totally agree with you about Anne’s writing and needing to meet Matty in her own novel.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Anne Goodwin Avatar

        Not so long now!

        Liked by 1 person

        1. Norah Avatar

          Waiting. Waiting. 🙂

          Liked by 1 person

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