Age of the Microwave Dinner is available from the places listed below or directly from the publisher Doire Press if ordering from the Republic of Ireland.
Reviews:
"Colin Hassard is a writer’s writer, then—gifted not only with great technical skill but also a genuine empathy for ordinary folk." - P.W. Bridgman, Seamus Heaney Centre, 'The Friday Critique'
"Playful, challenging and heartfelt.” - Stephen James Smith, author of Fear Not
"In a collection that is tender, clever and funny, his brave and beautiful poems of mourning will stay with you for a long time." - Linda McKenna, author of In the Museum of Misremembered Things
"Any reader leaping into the lively stew of 'Age of the Microwave Dinner' will find much to admire and enjoy... a spirited and impressive debut." - Professor G. Brewer, Skylight 47
Places to purchase in Northern Ireland
Bridge Books, Dromore, Co Down
Duncairn Arts Centre, Belfast
No Alibis Bookstore, Belfast
Rosehip Cafe and Bakery, Banbridge
The Secret Bookshelf, Carrickfergus
Introduced by John Walsh from Doire Press and poet Amy Louise Wyatt, watch Colin launch Age of the Microwave Dinner and take part in a Q&A session.
Published Work
Read a selection of work which has been published online.
The Honest Ulsterman - After the Bagels and Euro. Pee. An.
Creative Lives - Plant These Poems
Bangor Literary Journal (3 poems) - 'At a Red Light', 'Flowers' and 'thoughts on the air-raid shelters of Turku'
The Incubator Journal - we respect Death and Potions & Elixirs
Headstuff - Eritrea
Reverie (2 poems) https://www.reveriemag.org/issue-4-1/colin-hassard