The ACTUAL book: FREAKS!

by Caroline Smailes on March 4, 2012

There is NO feeling like holding something you’ve created for the first time. I LOVE that ‘Freaks!’ is so utterly wonky.

And this means that those who pre-ordered will be holding ‘Freaks!’ shortly too. That’s both terrifying and exciting. The short stories are all about not quite belonging, the illustrations offer a visual interpretation of the words. So many spend their lives desperately trying to fit in, but ‘Freaks!’ is all about understanding what makes us different. It’s a celebration, it’s an embrace, it’s an acknowledgement of what it is to be on the outside. I hope, I truly hope, that you like our collection. I am so very proud of it.

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Jamieson Wolf March 4, 2012 at 1:59 pm

Oh I’m sooooo excited! I’ve pre-ordered and can’t WAIT to read FREAKS! Woohoo for you!

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Caroline Smailes March 4, 2012 at 2:11 pm

Thanks Jamieson - I hope you like it x

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Talli Roland March 4, 2012 at 4:44 pm

YAY! It looks and sounds brilliant. Can’t wait to get my copy!

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Caroline Smailes March 4, 2012 at 5:32 pm

Thanks, Talli! Hope you enjoy it.

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Trish March 5, 2012 at 11:23 pm

I can’t wait to read Freaks!! I so wish I had pre-ordered it. :( But I will get my paws on it as soon as it is available! Congrats on your new baby! xx

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