Wild Seas, Wilder Cities

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. The many writers and poets represented in this book have all given their work freely to support the vital work of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust in its repair and maintenance of the Solent seagrass meadows.

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! Seagrasses do as much to keep the planet cool as rainforests, so raise your spirits and help us plant the seeds of change.

All profits from this book are donated to the Solent Seagrass Restoration Project.

REVIEWS & INTERVIEWS

Shine Radio Interview with Helen and Richard Salsbury Pens of the Earth

Victory Radio Interview for Portsmouth Author Collective

The London Magazine Review Article , by Judy Waite, Award-winning author and Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing, University of Winchester.

Southsea Folk Article by Darragh Gray

‘Bursting with inspiring and hopeful visions’ Carys Bray, author of A Song for Issy Bradley

‘A lyrical force for change’ Nicola Chester, writer for The Guardian

‘Full of love, enlightenment, practicality and poetry’ Toby Litt, author of Patience

‘This collection, evolved from the inspirational Pens of the Earth, shows how meaningful, themed narratives can make a shift towards change’ The London Magazine Review, by Judy Waite, Award-winning author and Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing, University of Winchester.

‘We bear witness to the natural world in many ways, and the pieces come in all shapes and sizes, carrying messages of determination, love for nature, positive actions and the power of community.’ Sarah Jane Butler, author of Starling

‘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