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The Short Tall Letter

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Short autobiographical stories from Karen McLeod, a tall writer.

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About The Short Tall Letter

Writer, performer and creative writing tutor. First novel 'In Search of the Missing Eyelash'. Memoir 'Lifting Off' published 6th June 2024 by Muswell Press. Ex-cabin crew and drag queen. Sometimes Barbara Brownskirt.

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