The Comforter - a give-away

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Monday, 5th December, 2011

This weekend gone I had the good fortune to attend what I think may be my favourite book launch ever. My dear friend Helen Lehndorf's long awaited book of poetry - 'The Comforter', published by another wonderful Helen, Helen Rickerby of Seraph Press.

Emma McCleary has already done an excellent brief of the launch on her blog. So I'll just say it was a truely lovely afternoon and steal a couple of images from Helen's flickr stream.

The book itself is 'a beautiful object' as Pip Adam said in her launch speech. The poems are beautiful too. You can win a copy by leaving a comment here but I also urge you to buy a copy, you'll be supporting an excellent poet and wonderful small publisher! The winner will be drawn on Friday night NZ time.

Bravo Helens!

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I'm still waiting for the

On December 5th, 2011 at 06:58 AM Mel (not verified) says:

I'm still waiting for the Helens to announce their South Island tour dates! A copy of this book would help get me through. xxMel

Good point! I think 2012 will

On December 5th, 2011 at 07:00 AM Helen says:

<p>Good point! I think 2012 will be the year for the big tour :)</p>

It so should be! And don't

On December 5th, 2011 at 08:39 AM Helen R (not verified) says:

It so should be! And don't count me as a comment, obviously, but thanks so much for the shout out!

Oh yes please. I would like

On December 5th, 2011 at 07:47 AM Holly (not verified) says:

Oh yes please. I would like to have a copy of The Comforter.

Congratulations Helen, you

On December 5th, 2011 at 08:02 AM Carmen (not verified) says:

Congratulations Helen, you should be so proud x Take Care

Some poetry is just what I

On December 5th, 2011 at 08:22 AM Crissi (not verified) says:

Some poetry is just what I need at this fraught time of the year. You Helens are quite magnificent in the way you all work together and support each other, whilst each producing your own stream of creativity.

I absolutely cannot shake the

On December 5th, 2011 at 07:21 PM Sharon Stevens (not verified) says:

I absolutely cannot shake the image of the baby's hands around the narrator's neck ...

This looks beautiful and I am

On December 5th, 2011 at 07:50 PM niarobyn (not verified) says:

This looks beautiful and I am keen to buy one AND win one. One to have and one to give away. :)

I'd love to win a copy Helen.

On December 5th, 2011 at 08:16 PM Meg (not verified) says:

I'd love to win a copy Helen.

oh i want

On December 5th, 2011 at 11:56 PM Jennifer Compton (not verified) says:

oh i want

yes I would like to win and

On December 6th, 2011 at 12:46 AM Karen (not verified) says:

yes I would like to *win* and also to buy ... so I can share with others. the cover is gorgeous. looking forward to dipping inside.

I agree, I think a 2012

On December 6th, 2011 at 03:09 AM Melisa Martin (not verified) says:

I agree, I think a 2012 reading tour is an epic idea. Make sure you put wherever I am on your list of stops! :P Congrats Helen, it looks like it turned out beautifully. xoxo

My husband started reading my

On December 6th, 2011 at 06:06 AM Tania Brady (not verified) says:

My husband started reading my signed copy as soon as I got back from the Palmy launch and was like, "You really should keep this because she might get famous." I was like, "WTF, like I wouldn't keep it?" Men. Anyway, I'd really like another copy so I could share it with others too. Because I can't even trust my husband to keep his dirty mittens off it! Such a bright star - such a great first book! Can't wait for the second...!

Pick me! Pick me! And: the

On December 6th, 2011 at 08:47 PM Claire at Latitude (not verified) says:

Pick me! Pick me! And: the book as beautiful object is very much alive. But of course - added disingenuously, perhaps? - the main reason I'm commenting is to say that your blog, too, is beautiful, and it's nice you've published a new post. You don't know me; I'm just here to remind you that strangers also read you, albeit in a somewhat random manner. (Please don't feel any pressure.)