Beckenham teaching assistant publishes poetry book

4:11pm Tuesday 29th January 2013 in News By Heloise Wood

Louise Swatton at Beckenham Book Shop Louise Swatton at Beckenham Book Shop

A BECKENHAM teaching assistant was so inspired by the literature lessons she attended she has published her own book of poetry.

Louise Swatton, 49, works at Darrick Wood School, in Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington and found following the curriculum alongside the pupils fired up her imagination.

Her book of poetry and sonnets, Totally Exposed, will be stocked at various nearby stores including Beckenham Book Shop in the High Street.

Ms Swatton, of Barnfield Wood Road, took her copies over to the shop last week (Jan 26) so they can start flying off the shelves.

She said: "I grew really interested in poetry and literature as I helped the children study it in class.
"I decided to self-publish my own book and found the process very straight-forward.

"It would be amazing to be a full-time author in the future - that would be lovely - but I’ll be carrying on with my teaching work for the moment."

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Gypo.Joe says...
7:09pm Tue 29 Jan 13

I see comments deleted again. ROFL

You have just confirmed what was said.

Once it's seen it cannot be unseen.

BTW what an inspirational lady you are Louise. 28, are you sure. ;)

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Mike Honcho says...
7:29pm Tue 29 Jan 13

I knew me and 'Wall' was right Joe. You guessed it too.

This article must of been the bribe from NS to shut 'someone' up. LOL

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rarecockneyguvnor says...
8:50pm Tue 29 Jan 13

Me thinks someone has been "Totally Exposed."

How about a little ditty Ms Louise.

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Inspirationalady28 says...
6:18am Wed 30 Jan 13

Lol...well sorry to disappoint you all but I'm NOT Louise!! I've only just seen this myself as it happens..but I would like to know who the publishers are because I'm more than ready to publish mine. Congratulations Louise, so any tips please?

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the wall says...
9:47am Wed 30 Jan 13

But you told us all that your poetry has been published.

Did you forget that statement ?

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Inspirationalady28 says...
10:00am Wed 30 Jan 13

the wall wrote:
But you told us all that your poetry has been published.

Did you forget that statement ?
I told you that only two of my poems had been published in two separate books (not mine) last year...I'm hoping to have my OWN book published sometime this year.

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Gypo.Joe says...
10:38am Wed 30 Jan 13

Can you smell that ........its only BS.

Good morning Ms Louise, :)

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the wall says...
11:00am Wed 30 Jan 13

Inspirationalady28 wrote:
the wall wrote:
But you told us all that your poetry has been published.

Did you forget that statement ?
I told you that only two of my poems had been published in two separate books (not mine) last year...I'm hoping to have my OWN book published sometime this year.
No what you said in the last few weeks was:

" I'm a writer/poet with published work to prove it".

However in another post back in August you stated that you submit two poems to United Press and went on to say what a big scam it all was.

If your main income is from published work then fairplay, if not then it's just a hobby.

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Inspirationalady28 says...
11:16am Wed 30 Jan 13

“Poets are born not paid.” “Poetry is a gift, that's why it can't be sold.” I write inspirational poetry/quotes to inspire people, not for an income!

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the wall says...
11:40am Wed 30 Jan 13

Tell that to the bank manager.

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Inspirationalady28 says...
12:00pm Wed 30 Jan 13

the wall wrote:
Tell that to the bank manager.
Don't you mean the tax man..?Haha! I will if and when I become famous..

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ron.1952 says...
12:24pm Wed 30 Jan 13

You're looking good for 49 Louise, do you use Avon products at all ?


Ron x

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Inspirationalady28 says...
1:01pm Wed 30 Jan 13

ron.1952 wrote:
You're looking good for 49 Louise, do you use Avon products at all ?


Ron x
Cor!!!! You should wait to see me..I'm a bit older than Louise and I look good too...but I use "The Body Shop" products!!!



Suzi x

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ron.1952 says...
4:13pm Wed 30 Jan 13

I do like some Body Shop products myself Lou. I like their Tea Tree body wash, it's very soothing on my......well you know being a lady too.
What do you use on your legs if I may dare ask ? I have a bit of trouble with my legs now, all that football didn't help.

Ronny.

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Inspirationalady28 says...
7:13am Thu 31 Jan 13

ron.1952 wrote:
I do like some Body Shop products myself Lou. I like their Tea Tree body wash, it's very soothing on my......well you know being a lady too.
What do you use on your legs if I may dare ask ? I have a bit of trouble with my legs now, all that football didn't help.

Ronny.
I'm not Lou...You should try using the peppermint foot balm and cooling spray..as for your legs, Shea butter cream!! :)

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ron.1952 says...
12:23pm Thu 31 Jan 13

Well Lou I'm booked for my next back, sack and crack next week, I may well give that a try. Thank you so much.

Luv Ron x

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Tip-Top says...
1:13pm Thu 31 Jan 13

I use the ‘soap & glory’ stuff for my bubble bath…with its built in body lotion and a moisture magnetising skin conditioner…I’m smoothed whilst I’m soothed!

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ron.1952 says...
1:37pm Thu 31 Jan 13

Well Mr Tippy Top all I would say to you if we were in the bath together is, " it rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again. "

Ronny.

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rescaaffering oldey says...
1:39pm Fri 1 Feb 13

...ron's poem about the failed blogger erastus piggott is a real humdinger... should be up there with all the greats!! rofl!!

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Tip-Top says...
1:41pm Fri 1 Feb 13

Ron - Take a cold shower and have yourself a cup of rosie

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