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Friday, July 24, 2009

and by the way

...I've had two rave reviews for SONGS, here: http://www.lep.co.uk/bookreviews/Songs-of-Triumphant-Love-.5459031.jp and here: http://www.thebookbag.co.uk/reviews/index.php/Songs_of_Triumphant_Love_by_Jessica_Duchen
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Jessica's work has appeared in The Independent, The JC, The Guardian, The Sunday Times and numerous music magazines. She's the author of five novels, two biographies and a number of stage works combining words and music. Current projects include opera libretto, 'Silver Birch', for Roxanna Panufnik and Garsington Opera 2017. Latest novel 'Ghost Variations' (Unbound). "Everything she writes is worth reading" - The Times. Jessica is available for writing and public speaking, including pre-concert talks. Contact: Limelight Celebrity Management, mail@limelightmanagement.com www.jessicaduchen.co.uk
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