I'd Write the Sea Like a Parlour Fiction Here he finds his own

Here he finds his own identity within the legacy of Crow Gulch and reminds those who have forgotten of a glaring omission in history

The most powerful pirate in history was a woman who was born into poverty in Guangzhou

In this widely acclaimed novel—hailed as a modern classic—Johnston (award-winning author of Jenny’s Boy and Custodian of Paradise) has created two of the most memorable characters in recent fiction: Joey Smallwood

gathering clues to Papa’s whereabouts—clues that echo Mira’s memories and overheard conversations in the camp where she lives with Mama

From the 265-km award-winning East Coast Trail on the Avalon Peninsula to the Spurwink Trail along the cliffs near Trinity

I'd Write the Sea Like a Parlour Fiction Here he finds his own***2019 E. J. Pratt Poetry Award WINNER*** ***2018 J. M. Abraham Poetry Prize FINALIST*** Richly imagined and evocative, Id Write the Sea like a Parlour Game explores the diversity and resilience that inhabit life at the margins, from tuckamore trails to the streets of a coastal city, with intimacy and often wry humour. This debut collection heralds an imaginative new voice, steeped in curiosity, and takes a fresh look at ageless poetic terrains.