POETRY
"The way she wrote about life was empowering, uplifting and even made losing a pair of £15 knickers such a hilarious adventure."
Sascha Cooper, Theatre in Brighton review
Emma's debut pamphlet Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush released in May 2023 by Flight of the Dragonfly, is available to purchase HERE
Pamphlet Praise:
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“Unflinchingly honest, laugh-out-loud funny, and at times profoundly relatable.”
Cathy Carson, Saboteur Award-winner
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"Perfect balance between erotic and humorous"
Michael Sindler
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"They are so funny and such a humorous insight into being gay and the quirks of the community."
Steph
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"Loved the deliberate cheeky line breaks, am feeling seen." Ashley Edge
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​"It's a gorgeous, tender, erotic, laugh-out-loud collection that documents a desire for connection, great sex, autonomy and belonging. Yeah, this is a book about lesbian relationships, but it's a book for anyone in love with the thrill of the chase."
Alexis Brooks
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WATCH & LISTEN
Emma performing at
Speak Your Mind poetry night
Emma performing at
Primadonna Festival
Emma performing at
Cheltenham Literature Festival
Just In Case
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The car’s packed to the rafters,
weighed down to snail’s pace.
I’ve everything I’ll ever need,
you know – just in case.
You never know who you might meet,
when popping out for tea.
I’d rather carry my life around
I won’t be caught short – no, not me.
Toothbrush and clean knickers – essentials,
I’d argue other items too.
I’ve loaded the car with suitcases,
ready for when I bump into you.
The sniggers haven’t gone unnoticed,
feel free to take the piss,
but when my future life partner strolls by,
The opportunity I won’t miss.
I’ve a bulging bag of face creams,
a plethora of hair products to binge.
Did I mention I love stroking hair?
Will you let me touch your…fringe.
Several bags of toiletries,
jim jams, sexy nik noks,
a fully charged phone so we can
spend all day watching Tik Toks.
Flat packed cardboard boxes,
everything has got its place,
blankets on the back seat,
it’s all packed up, just in case .
A dog lead, a checked shirt,
Sue Perkins autobiography.
A tool box with thingies in it
and a KD Lang CD.
A neatly wickered hamper
for picnics on the green,
4 cans of lager, and a multipack of
Kombucha for when we’re living clean.
Yes, I’ve even packed the kitchen sink,
and a filled up my flask of tea,
something for every occasion,
just in case, you’re into me.
A pair of muddy Dr Martins,
thick woolly jumper blue,
might need to upgrade to a campervan,
to fit you in here too.
And, I realise it’s a bit OTT,
but you should see your face,
when I show you what’s inside my trunk,
I’ve packed it all – just in case