: About Me

I am a 34 year old widowed mother of 3 from the South of England. I've been writing poetry for 6 years, firstly as a form of emotional release and gradually writing about everything and anything. The past several years have seen me walk the most amazing poetic journey - a journey of inner discovery and outer wonder.

I was first published in 2004 by rosedogbooks. This book, titled "From The Heart" was a collection of poetry written for my husband before and immediately after his death. I wrote it to give my children a solid piece of my soul.

I also self-published another collection of formed poetry in 2007 titled "Sui Generis - New Beginnings" with lulu.com

I don't write for profit, but for the passion of my heart and to give voice to the millions around the world who are less fortunate than myself.

We each take so very much from this world on a daily basis without ever realising it...it is my wish to simply give something back. I have been blessed with the most amazing gift and intend to use it to its full potential in order that others can benefit too.

I was featured in the February 2008 issue of Poetry Life and Times, with poems written for Serbia, Africa and freedom fighters. I've also recently had a poem accepted and published on a website titled "Voices of Africa".

Over the years I've also had single poems published in many anthologies across the globe, including an anthology published by Dogma Publications that raised monies for the victims of the Tsunami.

I have 6 completed poetry manuscripts all waiting to be published and two novels and a film script that are still works in progress.

I dream one day of going to Africa to help in any way I can to improve the lives of innocent children who are suffering daily and hope to raise my poetic and creative voice to lead others. Any profits made from my writings will eventually go to feed those who can't feed themselves.

I am a confident person who is not afraid to stand up and be counted and my motto has always been "I strive, not for perfection, but for truth". Honesty is a thing I feel most are afraid of in this world, yet without it, what do we have?

I write lyrics too, but have yet to find someone who can put melodies to them.

I have just branched out into civilian journalism and am enjoying the freedom it affords. I'm open to both constructive criticism and helpful suggestion and appreciate any guidance that is offered to me.

I write, not because I can, but simply because I must.

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Let me be

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"Hindsight's hues and yellow moons." I lean against hopelessness, tear down the differences between light and dark, visualising beaten blames and broken vowels calmly comforted by the colour of failure. And I remain here, strangely understanding how things were... how they would be and suffering shows itself completely. Despite perplexity and rage I react to the pain embedded in my soul and the enormity of taken paths winds its way inside salty concerns but victory has vanished and hope lies not in hindsight and makeshift meanings no longer hold malice against twisted hearts. I am restrain...

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