Andrew Neilson has reviewed Riddance in Magma poetry magazine.
He describes it as a ‘a moving, often harrowing, book, while also offering a bracing demonstration of a skilled writer facing his grim subject head on’.
You can download the full review here: Magma poetry magazine review of Riddance
With thanks to Andrew for his insightful reading, and to all at Magma for giving the book space in their review pages.
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You can read sample poems from Riddance here
Published by Anthony Wilson
I am a lecturer, poet and writing tutor. I work in teacher and medical education at the University of Exeter. My anthology Lifesaving Poems was published by Bloodaxe Books in 2015. In 2012 I published Riddance (Worple Press), a collection of poems, and Love for Now (Impress Books), a memoir, about my experience of cancer. The Wind and the Rain, my sixth collection of poems, is available now from Blue Diode Publishing. My current research project, funded by the Foyle Foundation, is Young Poets' Stories: https://youngpoetsstories.com/. This blog is archived by the British Library.
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Oh I subscribe to Magma, so shall look forward to reading the review. Hope all is well with you. Anne
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Great Anne. So pleased you saw this! Good wishes Anthony
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Terrific review in Magma. Congratulations, Anthony!
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Thank you Josephine. But it all started with yours, for which I remain deeply grateful. As ever with best wishes Anthony.
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