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“This Might Surprise You: A Breast Cancer Story” is available to buy now! https://linktr.ee/ThisMightSurpriseYou Rep: Julia Silk at Greyhound Literary. insta: HayleyGullen www.hayleygullen.com

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Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 19d

“This Might Surprise You: A Breast Cancer Story” is out now.

It’s a graphic memoir: comics can do things that no other medium can. I’ve tried to be as honest as possible while also making you laugh. I’ll break your heart while giving you a hug.

Buy it here:

linktr.ee/ThisMightSur...

#cansky

Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 2h

I completely agree!

Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 2h

Oh that’s a shame! I thought it was a nice shop.

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Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 8h

Lots of people have commented about how honest my book is and I guess they’re right. But also this is just how I move through the world. Yes, my honesty has got me into trouble every now and again. But I regret nothing.

#cansky

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Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 8h

Find out yourself if you think my radical honesty was worth the risk.

“This Might Surprise You: A Breast Cancer Story” is out now.

linktr.ee/ThisMightSur...

Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 8h

I’ve maybe taken this to an extreme with my book. Again, I regret nothing. It was worth doing because I think it can help others.

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Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 8h

There is power in making yourself vulnerable.

Yes, it’s scary but it’s often worth the risk.

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Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 8h

I’m fortunate to have strong networks of family and friends but I also had moving experiences with total strangers who helped me at times of great need.

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Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 8h

I think honesty is a very powerful thing. We all know what the truth is, even if we don’t want to admit it to ourselves. Sometimes the truth is that we desperately need a bit of support.

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Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 8h

Lots of people have commented about how honest my book is and I guess they’re right. But also this is just how I move through the world. Yes, my honesty has got me into trouble every now and again. But I regret nothing.

#cansky

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Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 22h

Better crack on and finish the final 40 pages of Book 3.

#proust

Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 1d

The only thing missing is anything Pictish. But it’s hard to find Pictish events in South London.

Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 1d

I’m looking forward to a busy weekend:

- Proust book club
- Cancer in Common fundraiser
- Zine fair

That’s basically all of my interests

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Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 1d

I am getting messages pretty much every day from people who have been moved by my book - thank you so much! This fills my heart ❤️

You can buy my book here: linktr.ee/ThisMightSur...

And thanks again to @iandunt.bsky.social for the endorsement!

Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 1d

Thank you so much. And all the best to your friend.

Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 1d

And if you have been moved by my book and felt able to leave an Amazon review I would hugely appreciate it! Thank you!

www.amazon.co.uk/This-Might-S...

Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 1d

I am getting messages pretty much every day from people who have been moved by my book - thank you so much! This fills my heart ❤️

You can buy my book here: linktr.ee/ThisMightSur...

And thanks again to @iandunt.bsky.social for the endorsement!

Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 1d

I read a lot of books that aren’t good. (I read a lot so this is a statistical probability).

I finish most of them because I like having strong opinions about the culture. Also sunk cost fallacy.

Once a widely praised literary work made me so cross I threw it across the room. I still finished it.

Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 2d

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 1d

And there should be additional coverage for graphic novels

Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 1d

That’s fabulous to hear!

Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 2d

That IS good news! Thank you so much for gifting it, and for telling me!

I hope your consultant also tells all their colleagues!

Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 2d

If this is what people are hoping to get from me… I will disappoint

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Myfanwy Tristram @myfanwytristram.bsky.social · 2d

I am DELIGHTED to say that Noisy Valley has found a home with the graphic novel publishers @selfmadehero.bsky.social 🎉 - it will be out on May 14 next year. But here’s the important part: you can pre-order it now at www.waterstones.com/book/noisy-v...

SelfMadeHero @selfmadehero.bsky.social · 2d

Stories true and fantastical, new and old - take a look at our Spring 2026 lineup!

Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 2d

Oh I’m so pleased to hear this! I remember seeing your WIP at the south London zine fair a couple of years ago and thinking it looked great. Congratulations!

Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 2d

People just love a freebie.

Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 2d

That seems likely, yes. I also feel sometimes as if I’m seen as an easy person to manipulate, being a nice young(ish) lady. I do take some satisfaction in dispelling this impression.