What a way to start the beautiful month of May…..my copy of an incredible collection organised by the indomitable Charley Barnes landed on my doorstep a few days ago. Hard Times Happen is an anthology supporting the theme ‘It’s okay NOT to be okay’, encouraging people to talk about mental health issues, and I was honoured to among the contributors for this book. Copies are available from Black Pear Press.
In keeping with the mental health theme, I was also proud to have a haiku for hope selected as part of Red Bucket Projects’ Haikus of Hope film – you can watch here. Several entries from all over the world contributed to this poignant visual and oral presentation inspiring hope after what has been an incredibly trying time for us all.
As for the rest of 2021…..lots of plans are bubbling away in the stove of my mind, and I’m really looking forward to the return of live performances as lockdown eases, so watch this space for details! Until then, virtual hugs to you all and stay safe xx
Pixie Muse Poetry & Prose 