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Jan 12 2012

So, the new book, eh?

I have two new books underway. One is going to be a shorter book – a mix of poetry and short stories based on my home town of Brighton. I’m really very excited about it. I began by writing short stories many years ago and it was because of those being well received that I continued into poetry and writing my novel. These will include things like the Shoreham Tower being blown up and the day the West Pier burned down… as well as happier times eh, Brightonians? We’re so lucky to live where we do, I really want to get the balance right.

The other book is my second poetry collection, which is all done apart from the illustrations. Which brings me to the main point…

As before, I’ll be illustrating my new books and sheesh, I’m finding it hard to get into the swing again so can I ask you lovely people to nag me simply by coming to my website and taking a look, making sure I’ve posted a new illustration… shall we say one a week?

Maybe I’ll do a competition? Match the illustration to the poem (which will have to be from memory as they disappear from the blog) or short story and you’ll get a free copy of the book? Ahhh, but then I really will be under pressure, eh?

Excellent.

Jan 2 2012

**STOP PRESS**

For a limited time, Walking on Chalk is available from Amazon at a reduced price of £5.51… with free P&P! It’s about to go up to £6.99 so if you would like a copy, now’s the time :)
I’ve been shafted on this one as I don’t make a penny from it at the moment but the good news is that if you order it now, they make a loss too! Woohoo! Do me a favour, eh? ;) Follow THIS LINK to buy now in the UK.
 
 

For those who don’t know, Legend picked up and published this in 2008. It had a following from its initial conception and daily postings on the writerscafe. Thoroughly disillusioned with the publishing pitfalls and pitiful royalties, Kiersty now self-publishes the title at a reduced price and as an e-book.

Set in a seaside town (a mixture of Worthing and Hove for those in the know) and introducing many of the colourful local characters, this book introduces Kate and Ern, showing us their unique love story. Ern is a street artist who creates amazing illusions and worlds with his pictures. Kate is just a girl, who’s trying to get by, in her own inimitable fashion, when she quite literally stumbles into his path.

Sep 30 2011

Whoops!

My internet went all of a bang at the end of last month and I only just have a connection again. It’s been an interesting time without the internet… and now I’m back to see the same faces doing the same wonderful things (although some are not so wonderful but the good things is I have learnt not to be bothered anymore). I’m going to go everso quiet in order to continue gathering my second collection of poetry together, which will have some unseen poems in it – I’m really rather excited. And I’m writing another book… watch this space, see you soon, and you know where I am if you want to say hi :) xx

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Jul 22 2011

Need an(other) Alibi?

Then get down to the pub of that name, on the Kingsway Hove, this Saturday from 8pm. There will be the ‘Unusual Suspects’ performing (including yours truly doing a poem or three). Music, poetry and a lively, friendly atmosphere that – frankly – you’d be bonkers to miss.

See you there!

Jul 5 2011

Me?

I have been desperately trying to keep up with friends during this busy time and failing miserably but what a lovely surprise when my very lovely friend, Donald Meikle, surprised me with this poem on his page! (right click to open in a new window).

Donald is a fabulous poet and I have admired his poetry for many years. I am also the proud owner of his new poetry collection (signed too!). His voice is so filled with life’s lessons and gentle emotions – sheesh, I could get very gushy about it all. It’s very rare to find someone who just seems like this calm voice who you can genuinely believe has been there, seen that and knows what you should do… which is normally to put a pot on the oven and your feet up on the porch. Perfect.

But the long and short of it is, thank you Donald. You have summed me up with War, Peace, Frogs and Chocolate cake, which really makes me very happy. :) I hope you don’t mind that I am putting my favourite picture of yours with this post … but I do like to jazz it up, as you know.

Jun 16 2011

Need an Alibi?

Then get down to the pub of that name, on the Kingsway Hove, this Saturday from 8pm. There will be the ‘Unusual Suspects’ performing (including yours truly doing a particularly risqué poem (if I learn it in time!)). Music, poetry and a lively, friendly atmosphere that – frankly – you’d be bonkers to miss.

See you there!