Poet Shannon home for book signing
Talented young wordsmith Shannon Ellis from Campbeltown will be at The Old Bookshelf next month to sign copies of her new book of poetry.
Shannon, who is studying English literature at university, has just released Elements of an Adored Mind, published by Riza Press and illustrated by Ruben Ramires, a Portugese-born artist based in Houston, Texas.
Shannon, who previously enjoyed work experience at the Campbeltown Courier, said: ‘My work explores the changing seasons of a love story, as told through the metaphorical language of elements.'
The book's promotional literature adds: ‘Shannon Ellis's words will break your heart, then sew the pieces back up again with hope.
Her stunning imagery and razor-sharp lines will cut you right where it hurts – whether it be on the topics of love, loss, jealousy, self-realisation or forgiveness – and will stay with you long after you've read them.'
Gemma Laing, author of The Anatomy of Wanting, said: ‘From the moment I picked up Elements of an Adored Mind I was hooked. Split into six chapters, this collection takes the reader on a journey through love lost and found, heartbreak and sorrow and, finally, acceptance and the joys that can be found in forgiving.
‘A powerful collection of thought-provoking poetry and prose from a talented and promising debut author.'
Faren Rajkumar, author of Paper Flowers, said: ‘Elements of an Adored Mind is both a bold confession and gentle reassurance in poetry form. In this elegant collection, Shannon speaks to a lover, to figures from the past, to the reader and, most poignantly, to herself in carefully painted stories and memories.
‘Her words are thoughtful, meaningful and proud of the enduring feminine spirit that soars on each page. Shannon is a powerful voice in poetry that should not be missed.'
Hinnah Mian, author of To Build a Home, added: ‘This book of poetry exemplifies all the highs and lows of falling in love: the beautiful melodic beginning and the harsh, bitter end.
‘Shannon takes us through every step of falling in love, writing with such ease and poignance that we are there with her, holding onto her words the way a child does
their mother's leg; tight and unrelenting. Elements of an Adored Mind is a gorgeous journey.
‘It's a perfect book for those who have ever felt the complicated, beautiful, tangled voyage that is love.'
The book signing is expected to take place on Saturday February 8 at The Old Bookshelf.