A collection of illustrated nature poems

Britain is a diverse tapestry, comprised of colourful plants, animals, fungi, and everything in-between which populate the cracks in our society, and call this green isle home. “Multi-coloured Ghost Towns” is a fully-illustrated poetry collection of approximately 25-30 poems, exploring the UK’s diverse natural history.

From some of our most colourful and flamboyant species, such as the ruby-tailed wasp and the fly agaric; to some of our least known and most mysterious species – such as the mountain hare, and the purple sandpiper; these poems and their accompanying illustrations bring Britain’s natural world to life in a way we’ve not seen it before.

I wanted to create a poetry book which was both personal to me, and hopefully inspiring and relatable to others. I wanted to try and show the joy and possibility that comes from the natural world

The writer and illustrator seek to engage a new audience with the natural world through artistic techniques. Creating a fully illustrated poetry book, with guest contributions from other writers and artists, it introduces a new audience to unusual species – particularly a younger audience, who may not be engaged with the natural world, but may love the arts and reading.

Speaking about the collection, Alicia said; "I wanted to create a poetry book which was both personal to me, and hopefully inspiring and relatable to others. I wanted to try and show the joy and possibility that comes from the natural world - as well as using my poems, and nature, to discuss some of the other important threads that dominate our lives, such as love, grief, loss, and trauma. Nature has such a wonderful ability to provide solace, peace, and comfort; and I really wanted to bring this to life - as well as explore my changing connection with it over the past 5 years - in this collection."