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Wild Seas, Wilder Cities

21ST OCTOBER ’24

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More publication news!! I’m thrilled to be a contributor to WILD SEAS, WILDER CITIES from Pens of the Earth. Wild Seas, Wilder Cities is a “wild-seeded” collection of short stories, poems, memoirs, environmental articles and illustrations from 54 unique contributors, all concerned with showing the positive side of our relationship with the earth.

Dive into the depths of Wild Seas, Wilder Cities and let your imagination be fired by the many wonderful projects already making a difference to our world, by stories of hope, celebrations of nature, inspirational people (both real and fictional) and by the local action that every one of us can undertake. A few small differences in your life will ensure you are part of the ever-growing global community dedicated to protecting our precious planet. Let us inspire you!

All profits from this book go to the Solent Seagrass Restoration Project. Seagrasses do as much to keep the planet cool as rainforests, so raise your spirits and help us plant the seeds of change.

Reviews

“Wild Seas, Wilder Cities is a delightfully encouraging collection of writings on the ways we can help make the world wilder again, how we can change the narrative on climate change. Vibrant and alive, these are wonderful tales told of renaturing – of striving to support life in all its glorious forms on the earth, of restoring hope for the future.” Dr James Canton, Director of Wild Writing, University of Essex

“Bursting with inspiring and hopeful visions.” Carys Bray

“A lyrical force for change.” Nicola Chester

“Carrying messages of determination, love for nature, positive actions and the power of community.” Sarah Jane Butler, author of Starling

“Full of love, enlightenment, practicality and poetry.” Toby Litt, author of Patience

Solent Seagrass Restoration Project: https://www.hiwwt.org.uk/seagrass-restoration

Pens of the Earth book page: https://pensoftheearth.co.uk/the-book/

Launching on Monday 21st October, 6:30 – 8:30, at Portsmouth Guildhall: https://www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk/whats-on/event/pens-of-the-earth-book-launch/

Short Story Reading

I will be reading one of my short stories at an online performance of positive stories and poems celebrating local and national environmental initiatives with Pens of the Earth next Wednesday 22nd, 7-9pm. Sign up at eventbrite

About this event

Pens of the Earth and spoken word troupe T’Articulation invite you to an online evening, via Zoom, of prose and poetry inspired by environmental initiatives. Come and hear writers perform work written in response to our various themes including fresh pieces written for our 2021 Small Differences Add Up theme. (Submission window closes 30th September.)

These stories and poems celebrate local environmentalism – bringing a message of hope and empowerment through imagined encounters, actions, events, and settings; increasing awareness of our surroundings, our connections, and our ability to effect change.

We are also delighted to welcome Jenni Jones, Sustrans Liveable Cities & Towns Officer for Portsmouth, as our guest speaker. ‘School Streets are coming to Portsmouth!‘ She’ll tell you more… 

Tickets to this event are free. However contributions to our Wilder Portsmouth fundraiser are greatly appreciated: donations will help seed change in the city, benefiting both people and wildlife.

The Zoom link will be emailed out to you the day before the performance. Please contact the organiser if you don’t receive it.