Janice Whyne has been a words person from childhood, writing prose-filled Christmas cards, songs and poetry.
She sees poetry as a means of self-expression. A conduit and a safe space for our emotions, feelings and lived experiences.
She’s a Londoner by birthplace, a Jamaican by birthright, and also regards Indonesia as another homeland.
In Conversation is a personal milestone in Janice’s journey of rediscovering her creative self. Along the way, she’s ventured into the world of open calls, spoken word and poetry slams. Winning 1st runner up at the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival Poetry Slam 2019.
Her poem ‘Sitting with Amazing’ is part of The Poetry Archive Now Worldview 2021 Winners collection. She’s also had her poetry included in printed and online publications.
Themes of life, loss, love, protest and more are awaiting all who choose to engage in conversation with these poems. Readers have described In Conversation as unapologetic, raw, poignant, vulnerable and brave; a journey. “It speaks of someone that feels and loves much for this world, the wonderful imperfect people in it, and the injustices that go on.”
W: www.janicewhyne.com
IG: @jjsmuse