Tag: poet
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Arrangements in Blue by Amy Key: a very personal review
I finished reading Amy Key’s Arrangements in Blue last Sunday and it’s stayed with me this last week. The book is a reflection of her own life through Joni Mitchell’s 1971 album ‘Blue’, the album I am listening to as I write these notes. Key first encountered ‘Blue’ as a teenager, but I encountered the…
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Am I completely mad to do this NOW?
There comes a time in every writer’s life where they think about starting a blog. Something will often stop them: life, time, exposure, commitment. I must admit, that even I think I’m barmy for starting this now. Why? Because I’m 37 weeks pregnant. I’ve not even officially started maternity leave yet. But isn’t that also…
Justine's Writing: the Wri Smile 