Flash Write

Thirty years after its initial publication, Kevin Porter’s first collection of poetry is being reprinted. Flash Write, published by the West Prince-based poet in 1994 when he was in his early 20s, came before parenthood and the busy career and life in his community.

“On occasion I still go back to those poems, they’re still some of my favourites,” he says. “It was just the beginning of my writing career. They were simple themes but a start for me and I had so much encouragement from members of the local arts community.”

People like Alan Graham, a well-known poet and seasoned writer, edited Flash Write, while his wife Mary Graham, also a poet, handled the typing and layout. It was published as part of a series by the West Prince Arts Council highlighting local writers.

Kevin followed up Flash Write with Facing the Wind (2000), and most recently, Poems My Father Taught Me (2023).

The updated reprint of Flash Write will be launched in November. Books will be available directly from the author (kevinporter@eastlink.ca) and also from select locations across PEI.Follow @ Poems My Father Taught Me on Facebook for updates.