Life may not go as planned, but these verses will help you find your way.
In Life Had Other Plans, Amy Laurens provides an intimate exploration of what happens when life throws unexpected challenges our way. With a voice both vulnerable and fierce whether confronting the harsh reality of cancer or celebrating the simple, transformative moments of everyday life, Laurens’ poetry is a testament to resilience and the beauty in life’s twists and turns. From the metaphoric waves of homecoming to the striking imagery of fireflies in bones, these verses resonate with anyone who facing life’s detours and finding strength in the face of the unknown.
Perfect for lovers of contemporary poetry that finds grace in adversity, this collection invites readers to pause, reflect, and find meaning in life’s surprises.
- A NON-LINEAR GROUP OF THOUGHTS ON CHORES FOR KIDS (Part 1)This is a generalised response to a specific question I was asked yesterday, namely, “How do I get my kids to do chores without all of us but especially me having a breakdown?” My response ran long (we are shocked) so I figured I’d share publicly in case it’s useful for anyone else – except… Read more: A NON-LINEAR GROUP OF THOUGHTS ON CHORES FOR KIDS (Part 1)
- How Do We Engage On The Internet?This is an extremely random thing to come back with after not having been here for several months – during which time I was feeling ick and tired and getting used to chemotherapy – but hey! I watched/read some fun/interesting/thought-provoking things in the last 24 hours, and I feel compelled to share 😀 Thank you,… Read more: How Do We Engage On The Internet?
- Book Signing NEXT WEEKExcitingly, there is a rare opportunity to come meet me in person and buy books and have them signed! This is because I am hosting the launch for the wonderful Jack Heath‘s newest book, Doctor Who: Frankenstein And The Patchwork Man. Even if you’re not a Dr Who fan, you can enjoy this well-written, delightful… Read more: Book Signing NEXT WEEK
- On The Theme Of Bonuses…I’ve now also put up the buttons for the mood board, sound track and related blog posts for the Storm Foxes series. I’ve also added a Table of Contents for Life Had Other Plans, my poetry collection that comes out at the end of this month. I’ve had A LOT of really positive feedback on… Read more: On The Theme Of Bonuses…
- Exciting New Bonuses! 😀Whee! I’m so excited: I’ve finally implemented a Thing I’ve been planning for a while. Where relevant, book pages will now have up to three exciting new buttons added to them: Where relevant, the mood board button will take you to the mood board on Pinterest, the Sound Track button will take you to Spotify,… Read more: Exciting New Bonuses! 😀
- My Search History Last NightSince I finished Touchstone, I’m working on a new thing that will probably/hopefully be a short story, set in a world that will one day have a novel there as well. My search history last night was full of fun historical trivia, so I thought I’d share. First we have this video on women’s corsetry… Read more: My Search History Last Night