It is no secret to anybody that Dame Karen Mooney and Lady Gaynor Kane are two of my favourite poets in the whole of Hogdom (and waaaayyyy beyond), so when I was lucky enough to be able to snaffle their poetry conversation, ‘Penned In’ last year, I pretty much published it as soon as I could in case they changed their mind.
Since then they have sold oodles, raising plenty of pennies for their chosen charities, and I am very much chuffed to be able to introduce it as our 49th Book of the Week of the year.
They still have a few signed copies available if you have somehow missed it so far, so don’t be shy.
Order Signed Copies direct from Gaynor and Karen HERE
These poems are for you, for all of you.
They were written during the pandemic, mostly in the early months when we all became acutely aware of the heroes around us who bravely went about the business of saving lives as we stayed at home to do the same.
Those everyday heroes who went to work, ensuring the continuance of essential services and the volunteers who gave of their time and skills to support others.
Those who have endured pain, worry or anxiety through suffering and loss, perhaps even waiting on treatment for other health conditions. You too are heroes, as are those who struggle with their mental health just to get through each day.
We have all struggled to find ways to connect throughout this period, and we hope that these poems will contribute towards the many conversations around these unprecedented circumstances.
Gaynor & Karen
About Karen Mooney
Karen’s poetry has been published in the USA, UK and Ireland. Her work first appeared with Hedgehog Poetry Press in The Road to Clevedon Pier and she has two further publications with them in the pipeline.
Follow her on Twitter @1karenmooney or Facebook @observationsbykaren
About Gaynor Kane
Gaynor has two poetry pamphlets and a full collection, all published by the Hedgehog Poetry Press; they are Circling the Sun, Memory Forest and Venus in Pink Marble (2018, 2019 and 2020 respectively).
Follow her on Twitter @gaynorkane or read more at www.gaynorkane.com.
Product details
- Paperback : 28 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1913499456
- ISBN-13 : 978-1913499457
- Product Dimensions : 14.81 x 0.18 x 21.01 cm
- Official Release Date: 30th November 2020
- Order Signed Copies direct from Gaynor and Karen HERE