Parthian's 'Bright Young Things' series continues with its first collection of poetry by young writers in Wales From representations of urban life and drug addiction to critically acclaimed verses from the stage, this book distills diverse and innovative poetry into Ten of the Best, the brightest of what's on offer by young poets in Wales today.

About the Author
Sion Tomos Owen: Tudor Bevan Award winner and runner up in the Young Welsh Writer's competition, the lead singer and guitarist in 'The Pine Barons'. M.A. Oliver: Blown magazine's poet in residence, for whom home is the train between Cardiff and Siberia. 'These poems confirm Oliver's originality. They are violent and self-mocking, yet vital and attentive.' - Rachel Trezise Anna Lewis: winner of the Christopher Tower Poetry Competition, the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award, and the Robin Reeves Prize for Young Writers, has been selected tor the Scritture Giovani literature exchange project. Mab Jones: John Tripp Award winner and superb performance poet who beat Gillian Clarke, and four other poets, in a slam at Folklife Festival in Washington DC. Alan Kellermann: Wisconsin-born poet and writer who has contributed to many leading literary mags, including Planet, Agenda, Poetry Ireland Review, and in the Nu: Fiction and Stuff.

Reviews
"Katherine Stansfield's debut is a poignant and intricately crafted story of love and loss, picturesquely and memorably set on the sea-coast of Cornwall." Stevie Davies, author, "Awakening""



Book Information
ISBN 9781906998455
Author Sion Tomos Owen
Format Paperback
Page Count 104
Imprint Parthian Books
Publisher Parthian Books