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Parthian's Advent Calendar - Day Thirteen

Parthian's Advent Calendar - Day Thirteen

"In Wales, every little pub or café on a wet day is a gift to a writer. Order something from the counter and listen: the hwyl, the humour, the body language, the self-deprecation, the hiss of the coffee machine, the drip of wet anoraks."

On day 13 read Tracey Rhys' essay On Being a Poet in Wales over on Nation Cymru.

Tracey Rhys' captivating debut poetry collection Bathing on the Roof was published this April with a joint launch with Christina Thatcher and her collection Breaking a Mare, at Cardiff Waterstones.

'Tracey Rhys’ debut collection is a bold and evocative reimagining of the Biblical character of Bathsheba, transforming her with intelligence and imagination into an everywoman navigating the complexities of modern life... As well as offering up a fascinating exploration of femininity, power, and identity, it is Rhys’ adept use of language and innovative perspectives that make this collection, for me, a standout.' – Mab Jones, Buzz Magazine