Bookish Gift: Three Letters from Your Favourite Character

Thank you so much for this beautiful review.

When I first came up with the character letters, I hoped they would be a fun way for readers to spend a little more time with the women they had fallen in love with. What I didn't expect was just how personal some of those exchanges would become, both for readers and for me while writing them.

I absolutely love that this started as a gift for your wife and became something much more meaningful. Olivia has always had a way of seeing straight through people, often before they're ready for it, so hearing that her letter resonated so deeply is incredibly special.

The thought of those letters sitting on your bookcase alongside the series makes me smile, but even more than that, I'm touched to hear the words have stayed with your wife long after reading them. That's one of the greatest gifts a writer can receive.

Thank you for trusting me, thank you for supporting the character letters, and thank you for sharing your experience.

Ruby x

Thank you so much for this wonderful review.

One of the things I love most about the character letters is that they often begin as a bit of fun and then somehow become something much more meaningful. Olivia has always been a character who sees things others miss, and writing these letters has shown me just how strongly readers connect with her voice.

I'm particularly touched that the letter gave you something you needed to hear. Even though Olivia is fictional, the emotions, experiences, and truths she carries are very real, so hearing that the correspondence felt affirming and healing means more than I can say.

I'm also delighted you enjoyed the presentation and stationery. I wanted the letters to feel like something special from the moment they arrived, something worth keeping, rereading, and treasuring.

Thank you for trusting Olivia with your correspondence. I hope you have just as much fun writing back to her, and I can't wait for you to receive letter two.

Ruby x

Thank you so much for this beautiful review.

Reading this genuinely made me smile.

One of the things that has surprised me most about the character letters is just how personal they become. What starts as a reader writing to a fictional character often turns into something much deeper, and hearing that the letter felt as though it had come from someone who had known you for years is incredibly touching.

I especially love that you were so careful opening the envelope because you wanted to preserve the wax seal. I put a lot of thought into making the whole experience feel special from the moment it arrives, but it's always the words inside that matter most.

The fact that the letter found the part of your heart that needed a hug is probably the greatest compliment you could give this experience. That's exactly what I hope these characters can offer: a little understanding, a little comfort, and the feeling of being truly seen.

Thank you for trusting the process, for supporting the character letters, and for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. Knowing you'll return to the letter again and again means more than I can say.

Ruby x