A Ceremony

Read Chapter 25 and the Epilogue, and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-25

What's next? 

Two things. 

Number one: We make a physical edition! There will soon be news on how to order a physical copy of the book which will include the novel as it is (with a little more polish from our copy editor) with all of the illustrations you have seen here, PLUS

- Original concept art by J Allison Baird when the novel was to be in comic format

- Early versions of character art and images by Suzanne Shifflett

- A whole new foreword

- and more extra little bits to show how the book came to be. 

Keep an eye out for our announcement later this year. 

AND... number two: well the story doesn't really end there. 

Suzanne Shifflett and I had such a wonderful time with Where It All Started, that we just couldn't quite leave these characters all behind. We are currently working on another novel, this time focusing on Caroline and her life before and after the events of Where It All Started.

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An Intervention

Read Chapter 24 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-24

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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Dinner at the Department

Read Chapter 23 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-23

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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A watercooler moment.

Read Chapter 22 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-22

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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In which Astrid needs to come to terms with a death in the family.

Read Chapter 21 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-21

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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In which Kitty navigates respectability.

Read Chapter 20 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-20

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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In which they go shopping.

Read Chapter 19 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-19

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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In which Astrid faces her past.

Read Chapter 18 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-18

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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In which Kitty and Astrid try to figure out what to do next with each other.

Read Chapter 17 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-17

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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In which Astrid tries to come to terms with Kitty

Read Chapter 16 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-16

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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In which Kitty and Astrid honour their accord.

Read Chapter 15 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-15

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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In which Kitty meets the family.

Read Chapter 14 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-14

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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In which Kitty and Jane talk

Read Chapter 13 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-13

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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In which Astrid shares.

Read Chapter 12 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-12

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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In which Astrid and Kitty have surprise encounters.

Read Chapter 11 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-11

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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In which Astrid meets the in-laws

Read Chapter 10 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-10

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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In which Kitty and Astrid mark the occasion.

Read Chapter 9 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-9

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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In which Kitty and Astrid sign their accord.

Read Chapter 8 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-8

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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In which they negotiate.

Read Chapter 7 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-7

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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In which Astrid takes Kitty in hand

Read Chapter 6 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-6

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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Where Kitty asks Astrid a remarkable question.

Read Chapter 5 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-5

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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Where it does indeed all start.

Read Chapter 4 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-4

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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The Day After the Morning After the Night Before

Read Chapter 3 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-3

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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The morning after the night before.

Read Chapter 2 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-2

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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In which Kitty and Astrid meet each other.

Read the prologue and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/prologue

Read Chapter 1 and see the illustrations here https://whereitallstartednovel.com/chapter-1

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which is released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

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The conversational foreword by J. Allison Baird and S.M. Shifflett for the novel Where It all Started.

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which will be released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

The first episode will be out December 3rd 2023. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and for more news as well, as the text version for this Foreword, see whereitallstartednovel.com

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"A good old fashioned love story between a workaholic submissive, who has her whole life planned ahead of her, and a Dominant who would take every day as it comes, if she weren't so terrified that everyone will one day leave her."

Where It All Started is a novel written by J. Allison Baird and illustrated by S. M. Shifflett which will be released online for free, one chapter a week in both text and audio format. At the end of which a limited physical print run is planned for those who enjoyed the novel and wish to support it. Or just want it as a very pretty book they can hold in their hands.

The novel will begin releasing soon. In the meantime, this is a preview trailer for the audio version. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and for more news as well as the illustrated text version, see whereitallstartednovel.com

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