A poet called Dave gives his unique insight into a background that rarely pushes poets to the foreground. A funny, unflinching and heartfelt journey from the streets of Stretford to a stage near you, this is what happens when two very different worlds collide. "One of the authentic voices of Manchester" - Jo Bell, UK Canal Laureate

About the Author
David Viney is a multiple poetry slam winner, playwright, workshop facilitator and youth worker from Stretford, Gtr Manchester. He has been poet laureate for Kendal Calling festival, written for and performed on BBC radio, written and performed two shows at Salford's Lowry Theatre as part of Working Verse Collective, and in 2019 was commissioned to write and perform at the opening and closing ceremonies of the World Taekwondo Championships.

Reviews
"Poignancy without pretension, scalpel sharp insight. Viney's observations on class and culture are deft, powerful and most importantly bull's-eye accurate." - Byron Vincent, poet & playwright / "An extremely talented poet, both on stage and the page, and (almost as important) he's a top bloke." - Marvin Cheeseman, poet / "One of the authentic voices of Manchester, a man who can be funny, sincere and compassionate in one fell swoop." - Jo Bell, former Director National Poetry Day / "At first I thought he was going to try and steal my handbag, but instead he stole our hearts! And my handbag." - Thick Richard, poet



Book Information
ISBN 9780957663985
Author Dave Viney
Format Paperback
Page Count 156
Imprint Flapjack Press
Publisher Flapjack Press