Books

Third book of poems - ISBN 978 1 907276-44-6 - 8.00 +p&p
"Cardiff Bay Lunch"
Published by Lapwing Publications (Belfast)
Launch dates and readings (more to follow)
Thurs 29 July- 6:30pm - Dylan Thomas Boathouse Laugharne new book
launch
Readings at Haverfordwest and Ceridwen to be confirmed

Comments on "Cardiff Bay Lunch"
A rich and varied collection, where hope
abounds against a backdrop of the
vagaries of life, childhood, the past
love, fear; the icons of modern life.
Wales and the wider world provide
an anthem for the internal world
which travels to the reader in clear
and direct language. Simone Mansell
Broome's new collection is a timepiece
of individual and collective narrative.
........ Maggie Harris

'these are lived-in, unblinkered poems of great insight, range and skill......
there's real energy here matched by a dark laugh-out loud humour and
above all - they're readable.' ........ Phil Bowen

Simone Mansell Broome is that rare being - a gifted poet and a generous
friend to many. In a cut-and thrust world where most look after
themselves, Simone derives pleasure from seeing others succeed, and is
a huge enabler. 'Ceridwen' is a testament to this. Her poetry shows
great verve and audacity - so that even sombre material is given a fresh
twist. She deserves every success that is so rightly coming her way.
....... Sally Spedding

Simone Mansell Broome's poetry is confident,-fast-paced and eclectic.
These exciting poems cover a wide-range of topics: hen parties, Napalm,
mosquitoes and Cromwell, bubblewrap, Facebook, Google,cats, dogs
,monks, dementia, Michael Jackson, Greece, childhood, the death of
parents. She is a prolific poet who observes life around her, and
approaches subjects from an oblique angle to show us things we haven't
seen. She is concerned about how we live now, in the "justfornowplace",
and the people from her past and present who are her landscape.
....... Sue Moules

Poetry that has the power to shock, amuse and enchant - most writers
would be happy to be given just one accolade. Simone has all of them. A
powerful reader of her work, the poetry will also stand up to scrutiny on
the printed page. And you can't ask for more than that.
...... Phil Carradice

Second book of poems - ISBN 978 1 84923 107 7 - 4.99 +p&p
"Juice of the Lemon" 2009

'lively, skilful and perceptive - Simone hits the
nail squarely on the head in areas so many
poets never even reach'
Phil Bowen

there are rhymers and writers
and rakehell reciters
but man, that Simone
is way out on her own.
John Bilsborough

She writes with panache about some
uncomfortable things - things like skin.
Reach for your rehydration cream!
Ric Hool

A poet who combines the names of a French writer, a racing driver and a
showjumper. Her poetry also seems to combine the three elements.She
mounts literary hurdles effortlessly, has the insight of the best female
writers and delivers her poems with speed and panache. Simone Mansell
Broome - an exciting new voice that needs to be heard.
Peter Read

Pamphlet of 27 Poems -ISBN 978 0 95573 751 0 - 3.50 +p&p
"Not exactly getting anywhere but .." 2008

'finely observed poems, verses we can all
identify with and enjoy - poems to make
you think - well worth a read.'
Phil Carradice

Contact Simone to purchase either or
available from Amazon or Pendre Arts,
Cardigan.