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COMING SOON
BY JOHN LAVAN

Aliens Love Tea

If alien's came to earth where would they come to first? Well if it's for the tea then definitely Yorkshire...but what else do they have planned for the locals there?

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365 Postcards

by John Lavan & Caroline Ward

A Poet, A Painter, a Prompt: 365 Postcards. A collaborative body of work with Caroline Ward. Each postcard captures a moment of inspiration, blending visual art with poetic expression and they spent a year creating one per day to create the book.

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Poetry Collection

by John Lavan

John's distinctive voice carries effortlessly from the personal to the pastoral. Many poems are inspired by family relationships, especially the bond with his son Andrew. This collection features over 100 works on love, time, haiku, and poetry itself.

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About the Author

John Lavan is a poet, novelist, and creative collaborator based in Yorkshire. His works explore the intersections of the everyday and the extraordinary, often with a touch of humor and a deep sense of place. Whether writing about aliens who love tea or capturing the world in postcards, John brings warmth, wit, and insight to every page.

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John Lavan portrait

Upcoming Events

Open Mic NightJuly 15, 2024 • St IvesJoin us for an evening of poetry, music, and storytelling at the historic St Ives Arts Club. John will be performing readings from his latest works.
Andrew's Birthday PartyAugust 8, 2024 • Edinburgh FestivalA special celebration at the Edinburgh Festival featuring collaborative performances and readings from father and son duo John and Andrew Lavan.

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