Be More Mermaid
By Laura Evans
A tale with an otherworldly twist: a collection of personal essays from a modern mermaid.

Signed Paperback
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- Ebook
- Your name in the back of the book

Lucky Dip Bag
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- Signed first edition paperback
- Ebook
- Your name in the back of the book

Paperback
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- Ebook
- Your name in the back of the book.

Read with a Friend
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- Two ebooks
- Up to two names in the back of the book

Set of Mermaid Mantras
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- Signed first edition paperback
- Ebook
- Your name in the back of the book

Underwater Photo Print
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- Signed first edition paperback
- Ebook
- Your name in the back of the book

Ask a Mermaid
LIMITED TO 30.
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- Signed first edition paperback
- Ebook
- Your name in the back of the book
Wild Body Walk with Laura
Explore the magic of Cornwall in a whole new way by joining Laura on a truly unique Wild Body Walk.
She will guide you along the wild Cornish landscape to a beautiful off the beaten track swim location, where you'll be able to take in the beauty of the Cornish coastline.*
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*You must be a confident swimmer - although qualified in water safety and rescue, Laura is not a qualified swimming teacher. This event will take place in Cornwall and does not cover travel or accommodation costs.
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- Signed first edition paperback
- Ebook
- Your name in the back of the book

Book Club
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- Five ebooks
- Up to five names in the back of the book

Patron
As a thank you, your name will be published in the front of the book, and you'll receive a Lucky Dip bag from Laura's Oh Give Me A Break collection.
LIMITED TO 5.
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- A 'Lucky Dip' bag handmade by Laura from an abandoned windbreak found on St Ives beach.
- Five signed first edition paperbacks
- Five ebooks
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An Underwater Experience
Have you ever wanted to wear a dress and model, perform/move creatively underwater or simply want to feel more comfortable swimming underwater?
Laura will take you on an underwater experience and teach you some of the techniques she uses when working underwater in a safe, controlled, supportive and friendly setting.*
You’ll also get to take away photographs showcasing your new underwater skills.
LIMITED TO 6.
*You must be a confident swimmer - although qualified in water safety and rescue, Laura is not a qualified swimming teacher. This event will take place in Cornwall and does not cover travel or accommodation costs.
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- Signed first edition paperback
- Ebook
- Your name in the back of the book

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Be More Mermaid is a brave, uplifting and gloriously unique memoir - offering an original world view from Laura Evans, St Ives's first official mermaid.
"I watched as little feet danced, small hands tugged at coat sleeves and excited fingers pointed. Children, utterly enthralled by the sight of a seal as it played and performed in the water. Born and raised in St Ives, this spectacle was as familiar to me as a seagull swooping and stealing an ice cream from an unsuspecting hand. Yet on this evening, as I watched from the unique vantage point on my board, I witnessed the magic and innocence of discovery. Oh to be able to offer something so extraordinary! As we paddled away from the pier and drifted between the bobbing fishing boats towards the beach it came to me in a moment of dazzling clarity… what if St Ives had a Mermaid?"
Laura Evans is a professional mermaid, an all year round sea swimmer and an outdoor tour guide, feminist, queer, sober alcoholic, sustainable business owner and body neutrality advocate. Be More Mermaid is her first book, revealing her literal and metaphorical transformation as Cornwall's first ever professional mermaid.
In her collection of personal essays, Laura writes about how 'mermaiding' has enabled her to live with addiction, embrace body positivity, appreciate wild nature and navigate different aspects of her identity. Her story compels us to explore our hidden depths, come out of our shells, and ride the waves of life as they come all while being reminded that mermaids absolutely do not have thigh gaps.
Image credits: Design by Mecob. 'An Underwater Experience' photograph by Lexi Laine. 'Lucky Dip' photograph by Nicola Montfort. All other photographs from author's own collection.
Book designs, cover and other images are for illustrative purposes and may differ from final design.
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Signed Paperback
PLUS:
- Ebook
- Your name in the back of the book

Lucky Dip Bag
PLUS:
- Signed first edition paperback
- Ebook
- Your name in the back of the book
