mnemonics – soundscape and birdsong

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I am looking forward to another presentation, this Saturday, of my new poetry book, ‘mnemonic – soundscape and birdsong.’ I will be at Dog Eared Books in Oromocto for a few hours, to share my book and some favourite birdsongs. When you enter the store, listen for some of our well known birds and their songs. I will be using www.allaboutbirds.com to demonstrate how well established mnemonics mimic the sounds we hear in the woodland and seashore.

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I enjoyed working on the poems in this book for four reasons:

. I feel strongly that we should include all of our senses in our writing; sounds are a significant component of our surroundings …

. my life has been enriched as I have come to know the birds in the morning bird chorus and to listen to the chorus with understanding …

. bird songs have accompanied me on many of my life journeys and are symbolic of various important milestones in my life …

. I love to draw birds, to try to show the softness of their feathers and their sturdy bodies in pencil …

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I look forward to seeing you at the reading and hearing some of your favourite ‘mnemonics.’

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Thank you so much to my publisher, Chapel Street Editions, for the lovely work they have done on this book!

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All my best,

Jane