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The front cover of ‘A Quarter Dead and Half Alive’ by Steve Denehan. Photograph credit: KEEP HER LIT AGENCY
A poet residing in County Kildare has just released his seventh book.
Released yesterday (September 15 last), 'A Quarter Dead and Half Alive' is the latest outing by Steve Denehan and follows his last effort, 'Taillights Disappearing'.
According to the book's summary, Steve's latest outing is described as "a beautifully crafted, wide-ranging collection that lingers on the intersection of humanity and the environment".
The summary also said that the book focuses on "ageing parents and new family members arriving, and zooming out to take in the beauty of the natural world".
'A Quarter Dead and Half Alive' is now available for purchase.
It was published by Renard Press.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Steve Denehan lives in Kildare in Ireland with his wife Eimear and daughter Robin.
He is the award-winning author of two chapbooks and seven poetry collections.
Winner of the Anthony Cronin Poetry Award and twice winner of the Irish Times’ New Irish Writing, his publication credits include Poetry Ireland Review and Westerly.
Steve Denehan. Photograph supplied by KEEP HER LIT AGENCY
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