Jane Simpson

You are warmly invited to the launch of Imagined Scar by prize-winning poet, Dr Jane Simpson. Imagined Scar is the poet's fourth collection, written over a two-year period of isolation, grappling with lock-down and a shock breast cancer diagnosis. Beyond the medical journey, the poems explore history, science, and art, humour and light.

Jane will be joined by distinguished guest Lianne Dalziel CNZM. Author talk: Jane Simpson Monday 19 October 6–7pm Doors open 5.30pm Tautoru / TSB Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1, Tūranga Free, bookings required Refreshments will be served. Copies of Imagined Scar will be available for signing and purchase Monday 19 October is International Breast Cancer Day.

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