Notes from a launch: Esther Ottaway’s ‘Intimate, low-voiced, delicate things’

My take on Jane Williams’ launch of Esther Ottaway’s poetry collection ‘Intimate, low-voiced, delicate things’ in Launceston last year — please visit here.

‘I’ve been a fan of Esther Ottaway’s poetry since her first, small, powerful book Blood Universe some fourteen years ago.’ she said. ‘The long wait has been well worth it and … I suspect Intimate, low-voiced, delicate things could not have been conceived, written, crafted and let go of any sooner because the result is so intellectually and emotionally gratifying. This is a book about the deepest connections we make – with lovers, family, friends but ultimately self.’ (Jane Williams)

Ralph

 

Poetry evening, Launceston — Tuesday 12th April 2022

After a break, poetry is back in Launceston on Tuesday 12th April, in the back bar area of the Sports Garden Hotel, corner of George and Cimitiere Streets. It will be a re-launch of POETRY PEDLARS.

Arrive between 7 p.m. and 7.30 for a 7.30 reading start, but come earlier if you want to read in order to put your name down on the list.

 No Guest Reader this month (just in case the event attracts only a small audience due to Covid),  but “because of this we will have two reading brackets, so bring an extra poem or two to read…”

The competition for this month is to write a poem around the theme “It’s Pay day”  – however you interpret it.

Winner gets a bottle of wine and a book, as well as a certificate to say you’ve won.

Colin Berry