Please join me in congratulating The Broken Spine on the launch of this gorgeous anthology, The Whiskey Tree.
The Whiskey Tree is a vibrant collection of poems that delve deep into the myriad facets of nature and human experience. Curated by Alan Parry, it features diverse poets, each offering a unique lens through which we can view the natural world. From Alan Parry’s Mother of Seas to Anne Walsh Donnelly’s A North Mayo Blessing, The Whiskey Tree traverses a landscape rich in emotion and imagery. It’s an expedition into the heart of our natural world, inviting readers to lose themselves in the untamed wilds of poetic imagination.
Featured Poets
Anne Walsh Donnelly, from the west of Ireland, adds a bold and experimental style to TWT. Her work explores rural Irish life, giving voice to the voiceless. Her previous works include The Woman With An Owl Tattoo and Odd as F*ck.
Matthew M. C. Smith, a Welsh writer from Swansea, contributes insights into landscape, history, and identity. His works like Origin: 21 Poems and The Keeper of Aeons reflect his deep connection to Welsh culture.
Morag Anderson, a Scottish poet, enriches TWT with her award-winning poetry rooted in Scottish landscapes. Her debut chapbook is Sin Is Due to Open in a Room Above Kitty’s.
Karen Pierce Gonzalez brings a unique blend of creative writing and anthropological insights, with works such as Coyote in the Basket of My Ribs and Family Folktales.
Vikki C., a British poet and musician, infuses TWT with themes of science, spirituality, and existentialism, as seen in her chapbook The Art of Glass Houses.
Order your copy via Amazon or directly from the authors. Select independent bookstores local to the writers will also stock copies.
The Whiskey Tree will be launched on the 17th February 2024 through a ticketed online event featuring several poets from the collection, alongside open mic spots for readings on the theme of unbridled nature.
Tickets via Eventbrite may be ordered HERE. The event hosted on Zoom, promises to be a celebration of poetry and community.
Contact Links
For media inquiries, contact Alan Parry at The Broken Spine
Email: mail@thebrokenspine.co.uk
Individual authors are also available for interviews
Patricia M Osborne 
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