T E Shepherd is an author/illustrator. He writes magic realism set in our, or closely-related, worlds. His debut novel, The End Of All Worlds, was released in 2012. His second novel, and the first in the Imaginary Friends trilogy, Mr Tumnal, was published in 2014. The second in the series, The Imaginary Wife, was published in 2018, and he's currently working on the final instalment, Forgotten Friends. He is also a landscape artist, and is currently working on a project with Erica Smith aka. the Bookshop Blogger to illustrate his way round the country to produce The Booklover's Guide to Bookshops. You can find out about upcoming releases by following on Twitter, liking on Facebook, or by joining the mailing list.
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How would you feel if you discovered you were the imaginary creation of your best friend?
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Bella, small and beautiful Bella, a reminder of two weeks in Italy I had a photo of you and your brother, in my wallet during that holiday, and you came to live with me upon my return. You were always…
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First attempt at shortbread. I think it’s more longbread. @rosiebrandreth, any pointers? . #shortbread
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Hanging the cats paws out to dry…
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Interview with #MegRosoff for #IndieBookshopWeek, hosted by @aldeburghbookshop and @aldeburghjubileehall_ . #IndieBookshopWeek
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Spent a day in the garden office today which included 3 hours of meetings and the running of a training course. An ill-timed ice cream van and a lawn mower did force me inside for some of it… #workingfromhome #gardenoffice…
Continue readingSpent a day in the garden office today which included 3 hours of meetings and the running of a training course. An ill-timed ice cream van and a lawn mower did force me inside for some of it… #workingfromhome #gardenoffice…
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I’ve relocated to alternative office space today….
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Lilium rhodopeum in every colour… #lily @evenleywoodgarden
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Bee happy amongst the flowers… #bees🐝 @evenleywoodgarden
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“Be careful what you wish for, especially if that thing is THE END.” @simonarmitage_official #WalkingHome
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Watching the be sun go down… #solstice #stonehenge #longestday #midsummer @englishheritage
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My #ToBeRead pile has got out of hand again… 😂🤣📚 #amreading #books
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I accidentally bought a book. No really, I know what you’re thinking, but this time I really did. I might have enquired about this preorder of a signed copy of #MegRosoff’s latest. Then today it arrives with an invoice. Still,…
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This might not be *my* Grannie’s hand-knitted tea cosy but it’s still a tea cosy knitted by a Grannie I knew and loved, and that makes me happy… ☕♥️ #tea #teacosy #teacosiesofinstagram #teaofinstagram
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My fave, Edward Ardizzone, at work in his studio. It’s a sel-portrait, but it could just as well be me… #EdwardArdizzone via @allthingsardizzone
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Butterfly watching makes being in the shop queue at @rectoryfarmpyo a joy… 😊 #butterflies🦋 @rectoryfarmlife
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Exhibit A. Look what the cat dragged in… #eatingout #cats #catsofinstagram
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Day 3 Book challenge. Anna Shannon nominated to post the cover of 10 books that I have read, enjoyed and been influenced by. A book a day for ten days. No review, no explanation, just the cover. Each day I’ll…
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Day 2 Book challenge. Anna Shannon nominated to post the cover of 10 books that I have read, enjoyed and been influenced by. A book a day for ten days. No review, no explanation, just the cover. Each day I’ll…
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I accept Anna Shannon’s challenge to post 10 books which influenced me, day 1. I nominate @laurapicklechop.
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