One of the simplest, but most enjoyable aspects of having a book published, is seeing it out in the world. I have no idea where every copy has gone, but I do know from photographs shared by readers, that so far some have sat on Dylan Thomas’ hedge, adorned barrels of Zinfandel in San Francisco, been used for Mother’s Day readings in Melbourne and been shined on by sunflowers in Ireland. Copies have also reached Rhode Island, Dublin, Naples, Swansea, Bristol, Harlow, Leicester, Edinburgh, Clevedon and many other parts of the UK.

There’s a selection of shots people have shared below. I’m now also the proud owner of a framed print of the cover, thanks to my boys and their Mum.

The book has been covered in a few features and interviews on blogs, local press and poetry sites. Here are a few those that have been published so far:

Guest feature on Patricia’s Pen

Author interview with Paul Brookes of The Wombwell Rainbow

Book review on poet Lesley Curwen’s Blog

‘Street Sailing’ feature on Bristol 24/7