Alight, Sophia Blackwell's third poetry collection, takes the reader from below-stairs blues bars and gay clubs, through Brighton, Edinburgh, Paris and outer space. číst celé
Sophia Blackwell Books
Sophia Blackwell is a poet and novelist recognized for her intense and evocative style. Her works frequently explore themes of desire, identity, and self-discovery with a piercing honesty. Beginning her artistic journey as a performance poet, this background imbues her writing with a distinct rhythm and potent emotional force.
After My Own Heart
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Ruby is gay and proud and, like the rest of her much-loved London life, that doesn't need to change. But when her girlfriend leaves her, everything she cared about is suddenly up for debate. In the midst of her confusion, Ruby finds that she is having feelings for an old friend - who just happens to be male.
Sophia Blackwell's new collection, The Fire-Eater's Lover, is about performance of all kinds.
"Poetry has always been a powerful way for people to express themselves and has become increasingly popular with the rise of online and performance poetry. For the newcomer, it can be difficult to know how to navigate the range of options for publication and performance. In a competitive field, such information is not always easy to access. This handbook is here to help. ... It gives a clear and up-to-date picture of how poets should approach the different stages of their career"--Back cover.