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C. Swart

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Born

in South Africa

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Poetry, Children's, Fantasy

Influences

(Author: Andrew McGahan) William Blake, George Orwell

Member Since

January 2023

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Chantél Swart's writing has been described as uplifting, heartfelt, and... heartbreaking. The intellect displayed in her poetry both inspires and humbles readers.

"Simple but not simplistic"; her poetry and prose are compelling and there are plenty of layers to experience. Her writing is deeply personal, yet universally felt and understood by readers.

Overthought, her debut collection, is a series of neurotic "overthoughts", and sold copies is multiple countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Denmark and Australia. The collection is an introspective journey and a pursuit of self-acceptance.

Her second collection, I Write Riddles and Remedies, offers up raw, unfiltered emotion and thought-provoking ideas.

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