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Sarah AyoubReflections on the things in our physical and mental space that can inspire + enable creative work, from the desk of journalist, author and academic Dr Sarah Ayoub. Like catching up with a friend over coffee, and not skipping the cake.
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Sarah Ayoub is a journalist, sessional academic at the University of Sydney, and an author of books for children and young adults.
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