Monkeys and Trumpets, A Collection of Poetry

POETRY

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Monkeys and Trumpets is a bold, eclectic collection of modern poetry for adults, delving into raw and gritty themes such as immigration, class, gender, culture, mental illness, relationships, grief, and politics. What sets this collection apart is its unapologetic authenticity, offering poems that resonate with real people facing real societal and personal challenges. Accessible to readers from all walks of life, this is poetry for everyone, whether you’re on the tube, on the factory floor, or relaxing in an armchair. Monkeys and Trumpets speaks directly to the modern reader, cutting through barriers with its unflinching honesty and relatable style.

Joelle O’Neill was born in Birmingham in 1976 and has a BA Hons degree in English Literature and Language, an MA in the Teaching and Practice of Creative Writing, TESOL certificate and MIFL. In her twenties, Joelle O’Neill lived in Barcelona, teaching English. On her return to the UK, she completed her Masters in Creative Writing under the supervision of the acclaimed writer and professor, Dr Lauri Scheyer, at Cardiff University. She then taught English at Further Education colleges and academies in the UK and was also an English examiner for SFL.

Joelle O’Neill has performed as a singer/songwriter and poet at venues and events in the UK and abroad and is currently an English teacher in Spain and a mother of two young children who inspire her work as a children’s author.