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Sep 22, 2021Liked by John Birmingham

I would trade a kidney to get a chance to read this, (not mine I would find a body), I’ve been pushing TCS on reddit for you because for my it was the best book I read last year. (Yes I live in Brisbane…hint hint)

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Sep 22, 2021Liked by John Birmingham

I am willing to trade one of my secret BBQ recipes for a proof read....I can offer Korean BBQ, Argentinian BBQ, all adaptable to slow cooking of course!

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I know you cannot sell these (as the cover makes clear) but do you have any idea what that type of copy is worth to collectors? Asking for a friend.

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Depends on the book. An uncorrected proof of the first Harry Potter novel would be well over $10m.

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I recently proof-read a book for American author Burt Levy. I found some things. I fixed a big mistake (like, there was a missing break-up and getting-back-together.) I don't guarantee to find everything.

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Excellent - i have a few physical books i need to buy. P.V Brett's latest and now this.

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I gave a work colleague a strong recommend for TCS yesterday when he saw the pick of Shattered Skies on my monitor at work 😇

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Status confirmed. Ultra Favourite.

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YAAAS!!! *fist pump*

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P.S. (currently reading Sleeper Agent) For football, American high schools play in districts with other nearby high schools. If you do well enough in district play, you advance to the state tournament, which is single-elimination. The eventual winner is declared the state champion and wins a trophy. Pennants are only in baseball. 😄

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Yeah but the narrator is brain damaged

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My proofreading skills are only surpassed by my ability to ship fine rum to Australia…..hint, hint.

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and for those of us who Kindle, currently also showing 11 January 2022

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I'd be more than happy to help with the proofreading. Would still buy it when released.

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OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG 😱❤

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Lucky you, getting to read it early.

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Could be arranged

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November 2022? I have to wait until next year?

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Nope. January.

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