The Streets, Like Flowers, Come Alive in the Rain by Steve Denehan

I received a review copy ahead of this blog tour, with thanks. This review forms my honest opinion. Review I've enjoyed The Streets, Like Flowers, Come Alive in the Rain immensely! Poetry bordering on prose, I loved how each poem tells a tiny story of snapshot moments in time; personal experiences, observations of others and … Continue reading The Streets, Like Flowers, Come Alive in the Rain by Steve Denehan →

The IRON Book of Tree Poetry

I'm so pleased to round off The IRON Book of Tree Poetry blog tour today with a couple of wonderful sample poems to whet your appetite. Whilst a lack of time meant I was unable to agree to review for this tour, I am very much looking forward to reading and reviewing later in the … Continue reading The IRON Book of Tree Poetry →

Death Magazine by Matthew Haigh

My thanks to Isabelle Kenyon for inviting me to take part in this blog tour. The decision to take part was wholly my own and this review forms my honest opinion. Blurb Death Magazine is a neutropian vision of our soundbite, snippet obsessed, digital and print magazine culture. It employs the Dadaist technique of cut-up … Continue reading Death Magazine by Matthew Haigh →

My Top Reads of 2019

As ever, I'm behind the times - with the New Year already a fading memory, my house pretty much de-glittered and the presents ferreted away into their new homes, I'm finally taking a breath and reflecting on the last year. 2019 was my first full year of book blogging, and I am incredibly thankful for … Continue reading My Top Reads of 2019 →

Anatomy of a Dress by Juliette van der Molen

About the Book This poetry speaks about the poet’s own struggle and the difficulties that many other women face when making a decision which most men would consider simple— What should I wear today? Anatomy of A Dress explores messages sent and interpreted regarding how women have historically been encouraged to dress, mainly for the … Continue reading Anatomy of a Dress by Juliette van der Molen →

#Sonnets by Lucien Young

Blurb A Shakespearean take on such topics as Kim Kardashian, Tinder and Pikachu. 'I thought I could, with verses iambic, prySome sense from nonsense, and our modern sceneDepict and mock, whilst using "thee" and "thy"In pages fit to rest by thy latrine.' Shakespeare's sonnets are among the great achievements in world literature. Alas, the immortal … Continue reading #Sonnets by Lucien Young →

Planet in Peril edited by Isabelle Kenyon (Fly on the Wall Press)

I'm delighted to host the blog tour today for Planet in Peril, an anthology of words and images I purchased myself at the pre-order stage. I shall save my review for a future date, however, as today I'm handing over to Fly on the Wall to share a couple of poems and entice you with … Continue reading Planet in Peril edited by Isabelle Kenyon (Fly on the Wall Press) →

The Sea Refuses No River by Bethany Rivers

I am so pleased to be on the Random Things blog tour today for The Sea Refuses No River by Bethany Rivers. My thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me to take part, and to Fly on the Wall Press for gifting me a copy of the book. From the off, I was rather entranced … Continue reading The Sea Refuses No River by Bethany Rivers →

Take Me To The Edge by Katya Boirand

It is a pleasure to open the blog tour today for Take Me To The Edge by Katya Boirand. My thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me to take part. When I first read the concept for this collection of poetry, I think I nearly snapped Anne's virtual arm off. All of the poems in … Continue reading Take Me To The Edge by Katya Boirand →

Bad Mommy, Stay Mommy by Elisabeth Horan

My thanks to the publisher, Fly on the Wall Poetry Press and Anne Cater for inviting me to take part in this blog tour. I was instantly intrigued by Bad Mommy, Stay Mommy. My experience of motherhood with my firstborn was blighted by postnatal depression, and as a result I am fascinated by prose and … Continue reading Bad Mommy, Stay Mommy by Elisabeth Horan →