Gabi Coatsworth

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Gabi Coatsworth was born in Britain but has spent most of her life trying to figure out how America works by living there. So, if you find a British flavor in her books, don’t be surprised.
Her memoir, Love's Journey Home, was published in May 2022, by Atmosphere Press, and her debut women’s fiction novel, A Beginner's Guide to Starting Over came out in April 2023.
Unlike many writers, she can’t write in coffee shops because they’re too distracting, and she only drinks coffee as a last resort.
She lives in Connecticut in a cottage that’s American on the outside, and English inside. If she’s not writing or traveling, she’ll be in her flower garden, wondering whether to weed, and holding a cup of her preferred beverage, strong English Breakfa
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I didn’t finish this, in spite of having both the audio and eBook versions. There were some lovely pieces of writing, including what you. Might call a perfect description of a dog that’s been dead for a while, but I didn’t want to know what happened ...more
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A beautifully written love story that follows the main couple, Evelyn and Joseph through their lives. Set in the past as well as the present, we discover why the characters are the way they are, and live through their difficulties and joys with them. ...more
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Majenta Greetings, Gabi! Thanks for contacting me, Friend Request Accepted. Congratulations on all your publishing success, may you enjoy much more! I hope you're having a good week and that September 2016 has gotten off to the right start. Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Blessings!

Best wishes from Majenta


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Rusty Nugent Hello There,

I am glad to meet you. How are you doing as of lately?
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Karen Malena Hello Gabi, and thank you kindly for accepting the friend request!


Douglas Wickard Gabi, thanks for friending me!


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