Those who know me, know that I have enjoyed Roger McGough's poetry for a long time. He writes entertaining and accessable poetry for adults and children and makes an excellent night out when performing his poems live. There is a lot of humour in his work, but also truth, humanity and sadness too.
During his long career he has become something of a National Treasure and was awarded an OBE in 1997, not only for his work, but for being an international ambassador for poetry. From my home town of Liverpool, he now lives in London, but frequently holds events here. He is speaking at the Liverpool Literary Festival held by Liverpool University in November (click here for details).
In celebration of Roger McGough's work and his continuing contribution to poetry in Liverpool and elsewhere, I have a copy of The Way Things Are to giveaway. Just leave a comment below telling me why you would like to win a copy and I will enter you in the competition. The winner will be announced next Sunday and is open to international participants. You can also e-mail me - theoctogenarianATymailDOTcom
Roger McGough's own site can be visited here...
http://www.rogermcgough.org.uk
where there are examples of his work.
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I would love to win a copy because I am trying to read more poetry, darn it! Also because on his website, McGough calls himself "a trickster you can trust", lol!
P.S. I'm in the U.S. so if you decide to limit your giveaway so you don't have to pay international postage, no worries, I won't be offended :)
Hi there gentle reader, its absolutely fine you being in the U.S., I am happy to send this book internationally to the winner!
"a trickster you can trust!
I'd love to read this book.
Also in the US ...
teabird 17 (at) yahoo (dot) com
I have come to this post too late to enter, but I did want to say thanks for drawing attention to this poet. I'm trying to put together a list of poetry for next year, and have added him to the list!
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