Join me in (finally) celebrating the launch of The Ballad of the Bunny and Other Poems: The Diary of a Car Crash and Beyond with a LIVE online poetry reading. I’ve been planning this for so long, but life (and post concussion syndrome) got in the way…! I will be going LIVE on Sunday May 12th at 6:00pm AEST. (Sunday May 12th 9:00am BST). The event will last approximately 45 minutes and be streamed on my Facebook and YouTube channels. Let me know if I will be seeing you here!
help raise funds for those affected by road trauma
I have recently become involved with the quite wonderful Amber Community- Road Incident Support & Education. This registered charity supports Victorians who have been involved in road incidents or have lost loved ones on our roads by providing counselling services and an understanding community. Amber Community also run road trauma awareness seminars for various groups, including high school students and driver education program participants. The aim of the organisation is to challenge driving behaviours and to raise awareness of the impact road incidents can have on individuals and the community.
As May 5th- 12th is National Road Safety Week 2024 here in Australia, I will be using my book launch and LIVE online poetry reading to help raise funds for Amber Community’s annual Shine a Light on Road Safety campaign. My event will be free to attend, but the link to my fundraising page will be available throughout for any donations large or small. If you would like to make a donation prior to the event, you can do so here– it will be much appreciated. As well as the LIVE online poetry reading, I will also be taking part in Amber Community’s fundraising walk at Albert Park, Melbourne on Sunday May 5th. All are welcome to join!
explore poetry for healing
During the LIVE online poetry reading, I will be reading some of the poems from The Ballad of the Bunny… as well as some of my yet unpublished work. There will also be some behind-the-poem chatter and a tribute to those who have been lost on our roads around the world. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions about my poetry, Amber Community, the rabbits (who will likely be making an appearance…) or anything else that takes your fancy via the live message chat. I will do my best to answer any questions on the night. Any I don’t get round to, I will respond to in the Facebook event group as soon as possible after the event.
It is a book launch -belated as it is- so there will be a link available to purchase The Ballad of the Bunny and Other Poems: The Diary of a Car Crash and Beyond. Please let me know if you purchase it during the event so I can give you a shout out! In recognition of National Road Safety Week 2024 the book will be temporarily on sale for the discounted price of AU$15.00+p&p (regular price $20.00+p&p) from 5th-12th May inclusive, when purchased directly from the author. Click here for details. THANK YOU to everyone who has purchased the book so far, I appreciate your support.
I am really looking forward to this event and hope that you will be around to share this milestone of an evening with me. Join me for my LIVE online poetry reading!
