Anvil new poets 2 - Carol Ann Duffy

The second volume of this occasional series introduces another nine talented newcomers. The variety of poetic voices and themes on display reflects backgrounds which range from Scotland to Bristol and from gardening to rock bands. Many have been published in magazines or have already won awards; all are passionately involved with poetry. Together they convey the excitement, skill and richness to be found in British poetry today. Poets included:

Sean Boustead

Colette Bryce

Kate Clanchy

Oliver Comins

Christina Dunhill

Alice Oswald

Richard Price

Mike Venner

John Whale

Sean Boustead was born in 1969. He studied English and European Modern Literature at the University of Essex and now lives in Cheshire. He edits the poetry magazine Walking Naked and enjoys fell-walking. Like many recent graduates, he has worked at a number of occupations from teacher to pizza chef and now hopes to pursue a career in accountancy. His poems have been published in Envoi and Agenda, as well as Walking Naked.