Jan. 22~ BOOK FEATURE: Lawrence Moore

Today marks the last installment of this month's mini book series where we're shining the spotlight on former SHINE contributor, Lawrence Moore, whose new collection This Joyful Interlude was released in November by JC STUDIO Press (Glasgow). You can read my review below, and purchase a copy by clicking on the beautiful cover art image (by illustrator/publisher, Jane Cornwell). Congratulations, Lawrence, on this 'joyful' collection!

Lawrence Moore's new book, This Joyful Interlude, is a delightful read, with plenty of whimsy (from poems such as, "Wendy and Crew" or "Puss in Boots"). But Moore has a knack for evading the overly sentimental with writing that is both heart-warming and thought-provoking, and which celebrates individuality as well as connected-ness. I especially enjoyed lines like, "When missing from the arias, you'll find me in the overtones" (from "Those Handsome Lights") and "If the moment sends us rain, we may be saturated together" (from "Rituals"). Like his previous books, This Joyful Interlude showcases Moore's skills with imagery and rhyme, and truly offers something for everyone. 

-Samantha Terrell, EIC
SHINE international poetry series

Lawrence Moore has lived in the coastal city of Portsmouth, England his whole life and shares a house overlooking Kingston Cemetery with his husband Matthew and several mostly well behaved cats. His poems have appeared in publications including Sarasvati, Pink Plastic House, The Daily Drunk Mag, Green Ink Poetry, Dreich, and The Madrigal. His first full-length poetry collection, The Breadcrumb Trail, was published by Jane's Studio Press in March 2024. 

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