Songs of Submission

James Hartnell is a poet. This is not what he does, this is just who he is. These are not simply songs of submission; they are beautiful songs to submit to.

"A superb collection. There are elements of passion, anger and humour. A book to be read again and again, giving rewards and new insights every time." Paul Blackburn

"Explores feelings of submission and acceptance, but more sombre reflections are lifted by a pervasive tenderness and compassion." Helen Kay

"Hums with a quiet energy that repeatedly draws us back to the reality that we're here for a brief journey. We need to savour the moment." Dave Morgan

James Hartnell is a poet, newspaper columnist and writer of articles and short stories who has been published globally. He is presently editor of Current Accounts, the international magazine of Bank Street Writers, and is a regular contributor to Worktown Words, the writing arm of Live from Worktown, a major community project in Bolton, Lancashire. James created the Bolton International Writing Project which saw work in twenty-nine languages published and read at various venues in nineteen shows, engaging more than five hundred immigrants from the Bolton community. He taught English to two classes of immigrants for five years and mentored ESOL student teachers from Bolton University. He recently relocated from Bolton to Cheshire, where he continues to be involved in regional community projects.

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