Former Advertiser reporter unveils debut poetry collection
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A FORMER Banffshire Advertiser reporter and aspiring writer has used her time on furlough to finally realise her ambition to see her work in print.
During the late 1980s Jeannie enjoyed plying her trade with the Advertiser. However, now based in Udny Green, she has used lockdown to compile a collection of her comic verse, which has now been published.
Beware the Odes of March is a short anthology of Jeannie’s poetry on subjects ranging from packed lunches, zoom calls and panic buying toilet rolls. Her poetry is written in both English and Doric.
The book has been illustrated by designer friend Karen Barrett-Ayres of Bramble Graphics.
Jeannie explained: “Having been performing my comic verse at local events and sharing it on social media for some time, I had had numerous requests to produce a book but it took lockdown to finally focus my time and attention in pulling everything together.
“Karen’s quirky illustrations complement the humour which I hope readers will enjoy.”
Priced £6, it will be on sale at a festive pop up shop at Fleeman’s in Udny Green, which opens on Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29 from 12 noon-4pm and runs each weekend until December 19-20.
Alternatively, anyone who would like a copy can contact Jeannie at jp222@btinternet.com
