Sitting On The Ocean… by Mimi Jones is a debut poetry collection by a talented young local author published with @jawbonecollective
A few words from the wonderful poet, Mimi Jones:
“For all you disabled, neurodivergent, queer, trans and mentally ill poetry lovers out there, I’ve got the perfect book for you.
“This book is the culmination of every (decent) bit of poetry I’ve written over the course of my relationship. It explores coming to terms with my gender, the ways autism and love do not mix, my connection with a body that is falling apart more and more each day, and the slow processing of years of childhood abuse.
“This book is the timeline of 2021 to now, following the highs and lows of mine and my partners lives together. It’s messy in all the ways adulthood is and is so deeply me, and yet vague enough that you’ll see yourself in it. I’m not one of those fancy poets with long metaphors that you need to dissect – I write as I speak (so for everyone that knows me, you’re going to hear my voice in your head as you read, enjoy lol)
“It’s happy and depressing and funny and sexy and dumb in all the ways your early twenties should be, and it’s available for the lovely cost of £8.99 so go pre-order it now and I’ll be fond of you forever 💛🤞
“Huge thank you to @stu__watson for the stunning photo used on the cover – big fan of your ability to produce an image for every scenario possible 📸🏳️⚧️”
Publication date 8th November 2024
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