Author talk and book launch: Jane Simpson

You are warmly invited to the launch of Imagined Scar by prize-winning poet, Dr Jane Simpson.

Imagined Scar is the poet's fourth collection, written in the extreme isolation of lockdown following a shocking diagnosis of breast cancer. Beyond the medical journey, the poems explore history, science, and art, humour and light.

Jane will be joined by distinguished guest Lianne Dalziel CNZM.

After reading poems from her new collection, Jane will be interviewed by veteran broadcaster at Plains FM, Morrin Rout, for the station’s Bookenz show. 

• Author talk and book launch: Jane Simpson
  Monday 19 October
  6–7pm
  Doors open 5.30pm with drinks and nibbles available.
  Tautoru / TSB Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1, Tūranga

During the book signing, there will be opportunity to ask your questions about breast cancer and genetics with two local experts- Jan Sullivan is a geneticist with the CDHB. Nicola Cooms, Chief Executive of the Cancer Society of NZ.

The launch of Imagined Scar on 19 October, International Breast Cancer Day, is one of a number of community events throughout Christchurch in Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Copies of Imagined Scar will be available for signing and purchase. 10% of the sales will be donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation.