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After my interview in the local paper a man, another writer, contacted me. We talked and exchanged work - something many writers do. He has a homepage which is, unfortunately, in Swedish only. Luckily for my readers he has written a few poems in English. Since I encourage you to send me your work for me … Continue reading A poem by a friend
Now this poem I actually really like! We were given different objects in class which we had to include in a poem we wrote. I can't remember exactly what these objects were but reading the poem again I think it was a guitar tab, a USB memory, matches, chopsticks and a gnome. The result is … Continue reading Object Poem!
A while ago I read through the definitions of different types of poetry to better categorize the ones published here. As I did, I came across a form called Cinquain, which I immediately felt I had to try out for myself. I did - and here is the result! Itch Scratching furiously, Behaving awkwardly outside, Despair … Continue reading Cinquain
The interview with me was published yesterday in Ystads Allehands. It is, unfortunately, in Swedish so you can't read it. Luckily I'll provide you with summarising bullet points. The headlines is: "His dreams become science fiction." My burning interest for writing took me to the University of Birmingham to get my BA in English with Creative … Continue reading My interview
I would first of all like to thank all those who took their time to answer the post-apocalyptic survey! I'll keep it online for a bit longer in case there's anyone who chickened out the first time and would still like to give it a go! I would also like to tell you a bit … Continue reading Update, and what’s to come!
F. H. Hakansson 