Penpont poet JoAnne McKay is about to launch her first poetry pamphlet, 'The Fat Plant', whose quality, if you ever doubted it (which you shouldn't have) is vouched for in an introduction by Hugh McMillan. Hugh's verdict: 'The Fat Plant is a skilful collection. The poems are taut, laced with black humour and pack a real punch'.
I have to add, I took a copy home for the weekend, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The title poem is a real barnstormer. It took me back to days living in a town clouded with the reek of a glue factory, and earlier still, to the insidious pressure of priests and nuns on childhood. These are sharp, distinctive poems. Don't miss out!
JoAnne will be reading from 'The Fat Plant' at 3pm, Thomas Tosh in Thornhill on Sunday 12 July, and there will be drinks and canapes! You are more than welcome.
You can also get hold of a copy by e-mailing JoAnne at Titusmckay@aol.com and then sending, as she puts it, a crisp fiver! Or a cheque for £5. Don't miss further entertainment at JoAnne's blog - http://titusthedog.blogspot.com/
I have to add, I took a copy home for the weekend, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The title poem is a real barnstormer. It took me back to days living in a town clouded with the reek of a glue factory, and earlier still, to the insidious pressure of priests and nuns on childhood. These are sharp, distinctive poems. Don't miss out!
JoAnne will be reading from 'The Fat Plant' at 3pm, Thomas Tosh in Thornhill on Sunday 12 July, and there will be drinks and canapes! You are more than welcome.
