About the Poet:
Joanne Van Leerdam is a poet, blogger, writer, thinker, puzzler, teacher, traveller, photographer and generally nice person. Despite having lived all her life in Australia, she has, thus, far, avoided being killed or consumed by any of the deadly wildlife, which is probably a good thing. Other than Australia, Canada is her favourite place in the world.
In addition to writing powerful, thought-provoking poetry and short-but-incredibly meaningful stories, she keeps teens enthralled in her senior high school English, History and Drama/Peformance classes. She is an active member and performer in her local theatre company and has directed high school musicals for ten years.
Her poetry is contemporary, sensual, moody and easy to read - and it will get you in the feelings. Her horror fiction is deliciously creepy and macabre, and should not be read in a graveyard unless you're incredibly brave.
Joanne has also written two "reimagined" fairy tales, published in a fabulous collection with stories by five other writers.
Social Media: Website: www.jvlpoet.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WordyNerdBird Blog: www.wordynerdbird.com
Most recent publications: Poetry: 'Nova' 'The Passing Of The Night'
Horror: The Silver Feather Curious Things
'A Rose By Any Other Name' and 'Where Darkness Lies' in 'Once Upon A Fabulous Time'
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