Seaglass: Essays, Moments and Reflections

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On a windswept stretch of the Durham coastline, theres treasure to be found: jewels of shining sea glass, swept in by the tide after years at sea. Gathered together in a jar on the windowsill, each seawornpebbleisa moment in time, aglinting archiveof unknowablelives. Seaglassis a collection of such moments; essaysblending creative non-fiction with nature writing and memoir, and portraying with powerful observation and moving honesty the journey of a young woman navigating modern adulthood.The stories draw a map of Kathryns life,from Manchester to the South Wales coastline and out to the Thousand Islands in Canadas Saint Lawrence River.Traversing wilderness, natural history, travel and water rivers, lakes, coastlines and leisure centres Seaglassexplores shared experiences,anxieties, confidence and contentment.

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"In Seaglass, Kathryn Tann weaves memory, joy in the natural world, and a humble appreciation for those simple acts of communion with bodies of water being both in and beside them to create a collection of essays and meditations that are beautifully written and incredibly wise."-- "Carly Holmes, Crow Face, Doll Face"

Author Bio

Kathryn Tann is a writer, editor, and creative producer from the coast of South Wales, currently living in North Yorkshire. She studied English literature at Durham University and creative writing at Manchester and has published numerous stories, essays, and articles, as well as audio pieces. Seaglass is her debut essay collection.