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But seriously, if I could work with books and decorate a bookstore without having to worry about all the money business and meetings and presentations that Brodie talks about, I would be doing what I feel I was made to do. Like I have the past three days.
Can one of you guys find that perfect job for me?
Anyway, after a lovely day working with Ellen and Fiona at the bookshop, Brodie took me to tour Carlstern Castle, where the current king and queen of Skymar live. Oh my, it was amazing. It’s only open for tours during this festival and people secure their tickets a year in advance, so Brodie’s mom gave her ticket to me so I could go. A real king and queen. Can you imagine actually meeting one of them in person inside their own home? I’m sure it would be something to remember, even if it was accidental or something like that. Penelope, you would have LOVED it!!
Photos aren’t allowed inside, so I attached the website so you can see a few of the rooms, but I just can’t imagine living in a place like that every day. (And I would add, the photo of the library doesn’t do it justice. Or the one of the dining room. WOW!)
Brodie and I enjoyed a quiet dinner together before ending the day by having a website/social media brainstorming session withBrodie’s cousin, Brynna. I can’t tell you how much fun I’m having! And Brodie, well, he’s just perfect.
Brodie has some meetings tomorrow in Port Quinnick, one of the oldest historic places on Ansling. While he’s in meetings, I get to tour the place, and I’m so excited because I can tell from the way he talks about it that he loves the city. Lots of history and even some interesting legends. Plus I have a list of businesses I’d like to visit for possible bookshop merch.Squee!!!
I’ll share more tomorrow with photos!
I think all of the excitement is starting to catch up with me, so I’m going to call it a night. I love you all and please let me know how everyone is doing. As you can tell, I’m having the best time of my life.
With a fairy-tale sigh,
Izzy
PS: People of Skymar believe there are tiny book fairies who tend to mistreated books while everyone’s asleep at night. Brodie and I started brainstorming a children’s book about it when I became fascinated and asked questions. It even rhymes! Once I finish, I’ll share it with you.
PPS: Local author Evangeline Lawrence signed a copy of her bookAmong the Tidestoday! It’s definitely been a day of amazing meetings!
From: Luke Edgewood
To: Penelope Edgewood, Izzy Edgewood, Josephine Martin
Date: June28
Subject: Re: The Book Matchmaker
Izzy,
You’re not going to get by with that so easily. I believe Brodie mentioned something about a very interesting and “accidental” meeting you had at Carlstern. Interesting that you would leave out something so... royally memorable? That just isn’t fair to your loving family.
Luke
PS: The Book Matchmaker? Really? It fits so well, yet I’m still rolling my eyes.
From: Izzy Edgewood
To: Penelope Edgewood, Luke Edgewood, Josephine Martin
Date: June28
Subject: Re: The Book Matchmaker
Luke,
What exactly did Brodie tell you?
Curiously,
Izzy
PS: Just so you know, nothing necessarilybadhappened.
From: Luke Edgewood
