What Were You Thinking?

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About Julia Lawrinson

Award-winning writer, popular presenter, keen consultant. Author of How To Avoid A Happy Life (2024 Fremantle Press). Enthusiastic adult learner of Indonesian, cello, and wrangler of two small rescue dogs with big personalities.

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