A Brecon bookshop will host an evening of poetry featuring an award-winning poet for one date next month.

On Wednesday, October 5, The Hours Bookshop will host Jeremy Dixon in a special free event running from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

Dixon’s ‘A Voice Coming from Then’, published by Arachne Press, won this year’s English language Poetry Book of the Year in the prestigious Wales Book of the Year awards.

‘A Voice Coming from Then’ starts with Jeremy Dixon’s teenage suicide attempt and expands to encompass themes of bullying, queerphobia, acceptance and support.

As well as exploring identity, the tragic effects of bullying and the impact of suicide, this collection also includes unexpected typography, collage, humour, magic, discotheques and frequent appearances from the Victorian demon, Spring-heeled Jack.

Copies of ‘A Voice Coming from Then’ will be available to buy at the event, and the poet will also be available to sign them.

To register for the event and for more information, please visit https://bit.ly/3Br3LX7