Books

The Founder of Shangwe Creative Arts Nicole Moore has extensive experience of supporting the development of over 200 writers/poets through her three independently produced anthologies; two of which were supported by a Grants for the Arts Award from the Arts Council England, thereby identifying and giving a voice/platform to many previously unheard writers. 

Many of those writers/poets have increased their confidence by seeing their work published and/or by performing at related reading events and have been inspired to create other published works, thereby increasing their motivation to seriously pursue a writing career.  Nicole has further developed these writers through Shangwe News, through her blog and poetry events.

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  • 2005 - Brown Eyes (Troubador)
  • 2007 - Sexual Attraction Revealed (AuthorHouse)
  • 2010 - Hair Power - Skin Revolution (Troubador)

Brown Eyes is a unique collection of poetry and autobiographical writing from 42 previously unheard and talented black and mixed-race writers - everyday women expressing themselves in their own style.  It provides an insight into their perspectives of living in the UK by sharing their views relating to gender, race, culture, heritage, ethnicity and identity.

Some of the contributions are energetic, others speak with
softness, some discuss childhood, love, while others deal
with loss.  The voices collected here range from teenage to
mature, rural and urban, from mothers and daughters,
all contributing to the anthology's rich diversity.

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Sexual Attraction Revealed is an anthology of poetry and autobiographical writing that is eclectic and revelatory.  The 19 authors are black and mixed-race women ranging from their early twenties to early fifties, living in the UK, offering us an insight into their distinct and diverse creative writing perspectives.

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Hair Power - Skin Revolution is a collection of poetry and personal essays from 48 diverse black and mixed-race women.  The collection includes contributions that explore the issues, interests, cultural and historical influences that have shaped their times and their imaginations.  The writers offer empowering and creative ways of understanding and relating to the themes of hair and skin.  They tell their narratives in passionate, intelligent, humorous, strong and reflective voices.

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For more information please contact:

Nicole Moore
Shangwe Creative Arts Founder
T: +44(0)7846 542321
E: nicole@shangwe.com