KAYLA J. BLACKBURN
PUBLICATIONS
Preservation
poetry pamphlet, author
From the publisher:
"Preservation, the debut pamphlet from Blackpool based writer Kayla Jenkins, explores emotional renewal and rebirth through the prism of coastal nature and the experiences of growing up in a working class environment with honesty, wit and exuberance.
The poetry in this book is at once raw, tender and evocative whilst remaining grounded in lyrical directness.
Preservation is a collection of poems that sings to the sea and the self."
Published by Invisible Hand Press, 2022
From the Body
anthology, contributor
From the publisher:
"Narratives of the body are versatile. Here, there are confessions, recollections, and love letters, all dealing with topics as wide-reaching as eating disorders, disability, and gender dysphoria. In this collection of personal essays and creative nonfiction, its contributors have responded to food and the body in intimate but universal ways, sharing experiences that will resonate with readers.
Featuring the award-winning poet Andrew McMillan and dedicated mental health campaigner Cara Lisette, From the Body is a tender and honest discussion of how we feed and fuel our bodies – and how we may, in time, come to treat them a little kinder."
Published by Valley Press, 2023, ed. by Charley Barnes