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December 17, 2025

December Enthusiasms

My final “Enthusiasms” newsletter of the year is out! It includes some VERY DRAMATIC NEWS about the whereabouts of my Books of the Year list, and also a link to my recent spot on CBC’s “The Next Chapter” talking about whether literary awards are a scam (spoiler: UH HUH). Read it all here!

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New Novel, Coming Soon

Book Cover Definitely Thriving. Image of a woman in an upside down green bathtub surrounded by books. Text reads Definitely Thriving, A Novel, by Kerry Clare

Manuscript Consultations: Let’s Work Together

My 2026 Manuscript Consultation Spots are full! 2027 registration will open in September 2026. Learn more about what I do at https://picklemethis.com/manuscript-consultations-lets-work-together/.

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