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Paul Rand

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If you’re on TikTok, the best way to get to know me is through my TikTok profile, where I am an active member of the booktok community.

I love writing and particularly exploring the ‘what-if’ questions of life through my writing. I am passionate about inclusion and envisioning a society in which all are welcomed and valued, without prejudice. It feels like the world we currently live in is a long way from that.

I have two published novels - Joe with an E and its sequel, Them and Us. My current work in progress is a prequel to Joe with an E called Sam is not the Same which I plan to publish in December 2026.

I’m not a full-time writer, so I have to find time to write in the spare moments – mostly at the beginning of the day, before I start work ...more

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	Joe with an E 4.70 avg rating — 54 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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