Wave goodbye to any preconceptions you might have about a collection of stories and poems put together by a writing group – ‘it’ll be patchy/amateur/a-bit-of-a-slog-to-get through’ etc – this is absolutely excellent!
The first poem, Clayton Wood, is so moving I shed a few tears, but stories like The Rival made me laugh too, so you’ll experience both highs and lows as you read. If you live in or around Brighton or are familiar with the area there’s the added pleasure of recognising the setting of some of the pieces, but don’t buy it just because it’s for a good cause (though obviously that’s a fine reason), or because it’s local, buy it because it’ll be a *treat*.
I confess ours is getting a bit curled cover-wise as I’ve popped it in the bathroom, and we’re all taking turns to read it in the bath or on the loo. Apologies if this is too much information, but it does convey what this anthology is perfect for – dipping into – because unlike a full-length novel each contribution is a bite-sized chunk.
A suitable place to read Dancing With Words
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Have a wonderful time! The poem dedicated to Mike is beautiful, a wonderful tribute, indeed all the writing and the whole enterprise is truly inspiring!
It’s going to be a great night tonight and I love Rosalind’s poem. In the book it’s dedicated to Mike but she actually wrote it for a family member a year or so earlier. It captures what is so special about a natural burial ground. Rosalind is a great talent and we are very fortunate that she will be performing tonight….
Good luck with this. I’ve contributed to several anthologies on behalf of many charities and I know how much these mean to those you are fund-raising on behalf. I shall be over to check it out. 🙂
Thank you Jane and if you can’t make it tonight the paperback edition is avaialble on Amazon. The ebook version will be out soon and know there are readers waiting for that…
Dear Bridget, I can’t make it this evening, but do have a wonderful time. I’ve just ordered my copy and will write a review as soon as. Laura x
Thank you Laura – whh happens to be the author of the brilliant novel Public Wars, Private Battles – and we do need reviews – honest ones, the only ones worth having