About Plumsmidge Post
Plumsmidge Post is a cosy snail mail club for readers and journalers, set on a magical island where the skies are violet, potions are brewed, and every ear is a little pointed. It is suitable for adults and children (8 and up), particularly those who love whimsy, magic, cosiness, and fantasy.
A subscription makes a lovely gift. Just make sure you edit the shipping name and address and I can send it monthly to the chosen Plumsmidgean's door! You can also leave a note as you check out and I can include it with their first edition!
Plumsmidge Post is available in two tiers.
Tier 1: Fresh Plum
Every month you will receive:
- A letter from Gem, including a sneak peek of the next month and a link to a playlist to listen to as you enjoy your magical mail.
- A letter from Penelope Fudge, Plumsmidge's resident writer, with news of the latest Plumsmidge goings-on.
- An original short story of around 3,000 words.
- An illustration of the main character in the story.
- Journaling prompts.
Tier 2: Ripe Plum
Every month you will receive:
- A letter from Gem, including a sneak peek of the next month and a link to a playlist to listen to as you enjoy your magical mail.
- A letter from Penelope Fudge, Plumsmidge's resident writer, with news of the latest Plumsmidge goings-on.
- An original short story of around 3,000 words.
- An illustration of the main character in the story.
- The front page of The Royal Plum newspaper.
- A Plumsmidge creature card or botanical card.
- A bookmark from the Plumsmidge book club.
- A vinyl sticker.
- Journaling prompts.
- And one extra paper treasure.
New members also receive a Plumsmidge membership card and a vinyl sticker featuring the Plumsmidge mail mouse.
The Inspiration
I live on a beautiful blustery island in the U.K. The world of Plumsmidge was born when I began to imagine an enchanted version of my own island, where the skies are violet, the stars golden, and the people not quite human at all. There are potions and ghostlings and curious creatures. It is a wonderfully whimsical version of my home.
About me
Hi, I'm Gem.
I live on the Jurassic Coast with my dogs Buddy and Anne. I love to read, write, draw, and walk along the cliffs, particularly on blustery days. I am in my final year of a BA in Creative Writing and it is a lifelong dream of mine to write for a living. Plumsmidge Post is making that dream come true!
Every edition of Plumsmidge Post is imagined, written, illustrated and carefully assembled by hand from my home on the island that inspired it.
Meet the Plumsmidge Pups/Guardians of the Mail
Buddy (named after Buddy the Elf) is a four year old poodle who loves walks, toys, and bird watching. He does not like ladders, anything that beeps, or anything that buzzes. Anne (named after Anne Shirley Cuthbert) is a one year old cockapoo who loves food, playing, and gathering things in the garden into a tidy pile. She does not like the garden hose. They will guard your mail and send it off with a sniff and a tail wag.