Welcome to Lemon Soul
What is Lemon Soul all about?
This isn’t just a newsletter, it’s a community.
Here, you will find refreshing perspectives and slice of life stories, gathered within a space for comfort and connection. This is a place to feel ‘seen’, and to know that you are not alone. There is always room for you on my sofa.
This is what you say about Lemon Soul:
“A beautiful soul with a brilliant voice, that makes you feel inspired and comforted”
“Highly relatable slice-of-life posts, brimming with warmth, humour and generosity”
“Guaranteed to bring a smile and feel like a good chat with an old friend”
“Poignant, raw and beautifully honest”
“I feel heard, supported and accepted. Truly wonderful, heartfelt and inspiring”
“Profoundly human and close to home”
What will you get from Lemon Soul?
Free subscribers
Free subscribers will receive weekly posts (caveating the times where chronic illness prevents me from doing this - and when that happens, I know you’ll understand) on a variety of topics that are thought provoking, offer inspiration, quite a few laughs, and a lot of empathy.
I don’t write on a niche subject, because…well…we don’t live in a niche, but here are a few examples of recent posts:
🍋 A day that began with a Prime Minister and ended with Bridget Jones
At the end of each post you will also receive my Lemon Soul Slices in brief with:
🍋 updates on writing life (what it’s actually like)
🍋 what I’ve been reading/watching/listening to - book reviews; film/TV/podcast recommendations
🍋 my favourite Substacks including the small and newly discovered
🍋 and quite possibly something random that you didn’t even know you needed…until just at that moment…
Paid subscribers
Paid subscribers will receive all of the above, and additionally:
🍋 Exclusive content from my forthcoming books including Breaking Waves: Discovery, Healing and Inspiration in the Open Water which is being published by Icon Books in March 2025!
🍋 Early insight into two other forthcoming books: Little Tufts of Tea and Slipping Through my Fingers: on Mothering Teens, Making Mistakes and Learning to Let Go (which is not yet on my website but I am SO excited about it…watch this space)
🍋 Access to my Book Deal Diaries series giving the inside track on how I made the change from air traffic controller to traditionally published author, sharing inspiration, tips and resources on how I got my first book deal at 51 with no background in the industry, and exclusive insight into the book publishing process as I experience it in real time.
🍋 Full access to all archived posts (my regular posts go behind the paywall after 4 weeks, but paid subscribers can access them without limitation)
🍋 Direct messaging with me
🍋 Most of all, my genuine, heartfelt gratitude for your support, and for making all of this possible
All this, for the price of a couple of coffees a month…or, should I say tea. I can’t make friends with coffee…
Founding Members
And as for you, well there is a truly special place being created just for you. Things are brewing and it’s becoming quite exciting! I will have more updates for you in the coming months, but know that as a founding member you will receive all of the above and also:
🍋 an individually signed and gifted copy of my book, Breaking Waves when it is published, along with a surprise gift chosen individually for you.
🍋 a 1-1 creative brainstorm/coaching session where over the course of two hours, we will explore your hopes, dreams, curiosity and creativity; learn what is holding you back and discover fresh perspectives and renewed purpose. It is such an exciting and fulfilling process, tailored to you as an individual, enabling you to flourish.
[Note: I am a certified Life and Leadership coach with a postgraduate certificate in Coaching Psychology from Birkbeck University of London. I will bring this guidance, experience and insight into our session, as well as sharing what I have learned through my own transformation from air traffic controller to author.]
Allow yourself to dream, to imagine, and to make it happen 💕
Why should you subscribe?
The common thread in this eclectic mix?
Connection.
If you’re feeling lonely or in need of inspiration, direction, companionship and a fresh perspective, then this is the place for you. Here, you will find a space where we can share a knowing wry smile, sometimes cry together, definitely laugh together, and hold and support each other through the ebb and flow of life.
Who is Emma Simpson?
Finally, just a little bit about me…
Well, nothing in my life is ever straightforward, but here goes: I’m an air traffic controller turned author, wild swimmer and a certified tea sommelier (yes - it’s a thing!!), and I recently applied for a job in Antarctica. I live in the UK with my fire-fighter husband, two teenage daughters and a sixty year old tortoise 🐢.
I have experienced devastating grief, years of chronic illness, and two things have saved me in more ways than I can describe: the open water and the power of female friendships - so much so that I wrote an entire book about it 🌊. I love elephants, like to rescue bumblebees and think that tea is the solution to most world problems.
My passions centre around the endurance and optimism of the human spirit, and the constantly surprising nature of this ride called life. I am fascinated by the dark beauty of all corners of the world and our capacity to love through adversity. Through this, I have learned that no matter what we experience, and however it may feel, we are never alone.
Here is some feedback I have received on the words I put out into the world:
“you make me laugh, you make me cry, you make me feel less alone”
“you write so beautifully, this is a dream to read'“
“by reading this, I am nurturing my soul”
“honest, funny, heartbreaking and brought tears to my eyes”
So that’s me…
And as for you? Well you just make the universe a better place. I am absolutely delighted that you are here. Thank you 🫶
Become part of a community of people who understand. A place for soul, not scroll.
Because your support keeps Lemon Soul alive 🍋🙏.
Love & lemons 🍋💕
Em xx
