Frances Duncan

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Letting go

or shifting focus

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Kia ora


I'm always honest, some might say too much so... If you follow me on Instagram you may notice any mention of the novel I co-wrote has disappeared. I don't plan on addressing it publicly but I'll let you know that it was gutting to let go of, even though it was draining too much energy. I hope Raewyn continues publishing, the book deserves to be out in the world.


Letting that go allows me to focus on other things like:

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Now I read back that list, perhaps it's not surprising I needed to let something go.


Ngā mihi nui,

Frances Duncan (she/they)

Author, Austenite, Life Coach

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