The Light on the Sea

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A newsletter from Gillian Eilidh O'Mara, Scottish artist, writer and children's book creator. Thoughts on the beauty in uncertainty.

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About Gillian Eilidh O'Mara

Scottish artist, writer, daydreamer, bobble hat wearer, community- living, North Sea lover. Rep'd by @literaticat for children’s lit. Trustee of @unltd.

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