Welcome to Poetry over coffee

A site dedicated to all people who enjoy a creative kind of life.

About me and poetry over coffee : My name is Anita McNamee and I began writing poetry as a teenager. Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to see my poems published within several anthologies and in 2008, I produced my first collection of poetry entitled 'Buffy and Beyond - the therapy years'. My current book 'Honesty is the best policy' self published 2010 is now on sale.

I have always enjoyed writing as it helps me make sense of life, love and modern day living. 

My other inspirations include knitting, cross stitch and art collages. I believe poetry is a word that can be used to describe the things in life that bring you pleasure.

As I enjoy creating things, be it writing a poem or knitting a scarf whilst enjoying a hot beverage, I named the site 'Poetry over Coffee', strange but true lol!

I do hope you enjoy my website and thanks for stopping by.

Book update 2010

Please click on poetry for information about my new book 'Honesty is the best policy' which is now on sale.

Please click on updates for more information.

New online Magazine 2010

This year sees the launch of the new Poetry Over Coffee online magazine. Within this, I hope to showcase new poets, provide information on poetry venues, include cartoons, information on arts and crafts and much more. If you are interested in getting your work showcased within this magazine please contact me on buf85@hotmail.com I am particularly interested in free verse contemporary poetry, but will consider other styles.

To see the latest issue of Poetry Over Coffee online magazine please click on magazine

About the rock group KISS

My boyfriend Paul is a fan of the American rock band KISS and the picture below is a dedication to him and the support that he has shown to me, throughout my writing career.

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Book Signing Event - 9th October 2008, Mansfield

BIG THANK YOU - to all who attended the MIND charity stall to raise awareness for Mental Health on Thursday 9th October 2008. In total I managed to donate £80.00 from book sales !!! Even the Mayor of Mansfield has a copy of my book! Special thanks to Girish, Sylvia and Graham at Central Mind, for helping me at this event.

SPLIZZ MAGAZINE BOOK REVIEW  

Many thanks to Amanda Morgan editor of the popular poetry/music magazine 'Splizz' for my book review. If you are interested in getting work read or reviewed by Amanda please contact her at Splizz, 4 St Mary's Rise, Burry Port, Carms SA16 0SH or alternatively check out Splizz at www.myspace.com/splizz

It is well worth subscribing to this interesting and cutting edge magazine which showcases new talent from both the writing and music world. You can order a copy for £2 or subscribe for a year for £8. Enjoy!