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12 hrs agoLiked by Eleanor Anstruther

Superb.

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Thank you

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Jun 29Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

LIVE ammunition?? Holy fuck. I've always been so deeply moved by the images of Greenham and its extraordinary women, and am so, so looking forward to this.

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Live ammunition. Oh yes. It will tear your soul, the research, and I can only tell a small part, but I will do my best.

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Jun 29Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

I’m glad that their story has landed in your capable hands

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Thanks honey. Whenever I’ve spoken with Greenham Women, I’ve said I just hope I do them proud. X

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Jun 28Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

This is going to be fantastic Eleanor!

Funnily I was at a gathering recently and one of my many women friends who lived on Greenham common was celebrating having just received an Irish arts council grant to make work relating to her time there and what it meant to the women. She had to explain the relevance and history to others present as no one under 50 had any idea about it and its importance.

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Yup. That echoes my experience. I fully intend to change that with this novel 🤞

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Jun 26·edited Jun 26Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

Once again, I am late to the party as I have been traveling and been subject to all these random schedules and delays and lack of connectivity, but this is so extraordinary! I hope you don't mind me recommending you for an interview on the global Cultural Studies podcast. No pressure if not interested, I just think the host would be thrilled to chat with you given the subject matter.

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I would love that! Sign me up ❤️🙌🏻

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Jun 26Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

Dear Ms Anstruther--hi. I'm Toby Miller, a friend of Alisa's. Would love to record a conversation with you about your work, per her suggestion. https://culturalstudies.podbean.com/ is the site. My email address is tobym69@icloud.com Our chat would take c. 45 minutes and be via the dreaded Zoom. Perhaps drop me a line there and we can set up a date. Best, and thanks for considering this, Toby

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Done.

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Jun 23Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

This intro is brilliant and I’m so excited for the book. The quality of your narration is spot on by the way!

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Haha! oh good! Just sent you a DM…

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Jun 22Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

Fantastic Eleanor. Thank you for bringing this story and her heroines into the light.

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🙌

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Jun 22Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

Oh my god, how delicious. I cannot wait!

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Jun 22·edited Jun 23Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

A terrific intro.

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Jun 22Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

Love this and can't wait to read more.

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Jill ❤️

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Jun 22Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

I can’t wait for her to read it!

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I’ve sent her the link. Hope she approves! 😬

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Jun 22Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

Definitely going to read this when it's out in the world! 💕

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Jun 22Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

Greenham Women Everywhere! Yes, we said this in the 80s in Vermont. I hope I can get your novel here. I had no idea they were cited by the superpowers! This old hag lesbian is gonna go tell her old hag lesbian partner of 30+ years that tidbit of information right now…

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And the novel will be serialised here on Substack for free, so you'll get it where you are.

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Jun 22Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

Yayyyy

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Woohoo! And yes, it's true, Greenham Women Everywhere!

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Jun 22Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

This is fantastic. I'm tingling with anticipation of these stories in your hands. This intro alone would be any agent's dream.

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Jun 22Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

I have a few friends in Extinction Rebellion who I've sent a link to your Substack. I think they'll really enjoy this (as will I.)

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Oh thanks, Ollie. That's great. Much appreciated.

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Jun 22Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

I am really looking forward to this!

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Jun 22Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

And we’re off.

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Boom

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Jun 22Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

This sounds fantastic! Looking forward to the novel!

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