Today I am pleased to share that my debut poetry collection, Left Sock, Right Sock, is out in the world! You can grab either a paperback or ebook copy here.
I am proud of this collection, and while it’s scary to have it out in the world, I hope it will provide some insight into life with mental illness. I really enjoy writing poetry and plan to release more collections in the future, so hopefully this is the first of many. 🙂
Blurb: The debut poetry collection by author Claire Olivia Golden explores the reality of life with debilitating mental illness. The poems discuss stigma both from society and from within. Everyday life is a battle and sometimes you’re too tired to fight. What does it mean to value yourself when the world doesn’t want to acknowledge your struggles? When you’ve never known a mind without anxiety, can you ever find peace? And is it possible to have a life worth living when your own mind is your worst enemy? These questions and more are explored in Left Sock, Right Sock, an honest and personal look at mental illness.
Here is the lovely cover.
Let me know if you pick up a copy and please tell me what you think! Or if you hate it, just don’t tell me. 😛
I’ll be back in a few weeks for my next newsletter. Until then, happy reading and stay warm!