A must-read for Mums everywhere, No Walk In The Park is an honest and moving collection of poems about the highs and lows of motherhood. Jemma Chawla's words vividly capture the breadth and depth of emotion that come with raising young children (plus the added challenge of surviving a global pandemic). Her debut anthology is a reassuring and ultimately uplifting companion to anyone who finds themselves stumbling through motherhood.
Praise for No Walk In The Park:
"No Walk In The Park is a wonderfully varied collection that celebrates motherhood without sugar coating it. At times wry and warm, at others raw and vulnerable, Jemma Chawla's work never fails to be unflinchingly honest. I found myself nodding along emphatically with her at so many points during this book - it's a vivid, often funny and at times painfully true exploration of the rollercoaster of early parenthood that would make a fabulous gift for anyone embarking on the same journey."
JEN FEROZE Author of "The Colour of Hope"
"Vulnerable, tender and oh-so-relatable. A validating, timeless and beautiful read for mothers everywhere."
KAREN MCMILLAN Author of "Mother Truths" and "Lessons"
"This debut collection of poetry on early motherhood can only be described as an electrifying, pulsating and riveting read. The author cleverly plays with various poetic forms while also capturing the multi-faceted experiences of being a parent. These honest narratives and conversations are so needed right now. The pandemic has allowed us all a level of introspection and helped enable powerful new female voices such as these to emerge."
ONAJITE CLARKE Blogger, Activist, Coach and Author of"The Secrets of my Ukulele"
"I have worked with professional writers (across multiple genres) for the past 17 years - but very few have caught my attention like Jemma. She has a natural flair for capturing the beautiful details of life in her poetry, particularly when it comes to motherhood and being a woman. Her words often dance playfully across the page...At times, they strike a deeper chord, cutting to the very core of what it means to be vulnerable, lost, angry or alone. In every instance, they are a joy to read. This is Jemma's first complete anthology - but I certainly hope it isn't her last."
PHILIPPA DAVIES Creative Consultant, Copywriter, Editor and Children's Author/Illustrator
