Under the name A. K. Davidson I write poetry, which I also enjoy performing. I started writing poems in 2022 when I was ill with Long Covid, and haven't stopped since.
You can find my work in progress on Instagram: @mondayispoetry – everyday life in verse.
My debut collection is out on June 6th!
Life isn't for the faint-hearted – nor is living with chronic illness. Grief, acceptance, loneliness, friendship, small joys, healing moments, new perspectives: here are forty-one short poems that offer bite-sized comfort and connection, for anyone in need of a tonic.
The paperback is available for pre-order now, priced £9.99, published by Straw Hat.
The ebook will also publish on June 6th.
Please do support your local bookshop or library by ordering a copy: ISBN 978-1-899587-82-7.
THANK YOU!
‘In her introduction, A. K. Davidson says that having Long Covid deconstructs a person, but these poems are an example of how the careful use of language can help to build a (new) life. They are brave, thoughtful, funny at times and almost unbearably poignant at others, and yet always so generous in sharing an experience of chronic illness when people can feel invisible. I think they will comfort many readers, and educate still more. I already have a growing list of people I can’t wait to share this book with.’
Sarah Salway, poet & novelist
'I love how expressive, thoughtful, emotional and emotive [the poems] can be...Anna definitely captures many of my thoughts and feelings living with Long Covid...I could relate immensely.'
Julie Taylor, Living with Long Covid Podcast
'I’ve just read it from beginning to end – WHAT A JOY! Funny and sad and educational and uplifting...everything a good read should give you.'
Hannah Gee, Word Up! spoken word
'Wonderful.'
Jemma Bella, on Instagram
OUT 6th JUNE 2024
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Main portrait by Jade Tinkler Photography