“Occasionally you find an artist that not only writes a fantastic narrative, but also seemingly makes everything they touch sound like their own” - Neil King
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Old Hands - Official release 2nd October 2026.
A book of poetry, micro stories and songs.
Words layered with empathy and emotional urgency, although you could also fall upon the occasional word that simply makes you smile...
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£15.00 plus P&P
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Reviews:
"This collection is Marina’s debut and what a debut it is. Poems that make you laugh, smile and even shed a tear.
They are written in a way you can immediately relate to, poems that echo life.
Old Hands would not be out of place on any bookshelf." Jo, Tynemouth..
"Been reading your poems and must say I'm really liking them, funny, sad, happy, easy to read, some are really relatable. I love it." Teresa, Walthamstow.
"I really enjoyed Marina's debut collection 'Old Hands', all the writing feels completely genuine, written straight from the heart, whether it be on grief, love, loss, politics, or just everyday life and seemingly mundane events that have captured her imagination, every emotion comes across as powerful and authentic. It's difficult to choose a favourite as they're all so good, but I think it would be 'Shiny Shoe Lady', the first one I heard, with 'Greek Cypriot Wedding' which is infused with nostalgia and love, running a close second." Sue, Haslemere.
"Marina has an exceptional ability to draw you in to her worldof words. Her book has acreative abundance of poemsand written pieces which are nostalgic, intimate, poignantand whimsical. she has a playful sense of humour. Marina is also able to write pieces which show her disillushionment, sadness and indignation at the way the world and society is falling apart through greed and lack of empathy.
This is a wonderful collection." Katina, Cheshire.
"Those who are already familiar with Marina's music will recognise in this, her début collection of poetry, the sincerity and honesty that is the hallmark of her song writing.
Marina has the uncanny ability to express in a succinct and readily accessible way all aspects of the human condition: from love and hope to pain and despair, from elation to anguish, from happiness to grief." Andy, Tynemouth.
“Poetry for real people - from the heart, and meaningful.”
Shadows - my most recently released album 2025
“In a world where everyone shouts and attempts to dominate through law and violence, Marina Florance gets her point across calmly. There’s tremendous purpose behind that style.”
“A beautifully gentle album, at times poignant and moving and it even bought a tear to my eyes. Your voice is as wonderfully blissful as ever and it was lovely to hear the gorgeous voice of Marie Saunders on Home Bird. Salute x”
CD alert! If you prefer a CD of the album let me know and I will put you on the list, there will be a limited number of CDs available once available. Of course you can still download the album from here no need to buy a Read more
CD alert! If you prefer a CD of the album let me know and I will put you on the list, there will be a limited number of CDs available once available.
Of course you can still download the album from here no need to buy a CD. Thank you for supporting my music.
About Shadows:
It's taken two years to finish my latest album "Shadows" and a whole lotta life has passed under the bridge since then, there's been the odd derailment thrown in with bouts of hopeful happiness, that's life I suppose. I'm lucky to live in a country where I'm safe, where I have a roof over my head, know where my next meal is coming from and can sit round a table with my family and enjoy it. For many this may never be so, as the rich and powerful continue to wage war with zero regard for human life.
The album has a bit of everything that I'm about lately, there are four studio recorded tracks with fiddle and bass and mandolin. one live track (just me and my guitar), two spoken-word and one which is a mix of spoken-word with a bit of singing. If you find that you like one or two of them then I'm winning.
All of the lyrics/words and music are written by me with one exception, the lyrics of "Without Goodbyes Live" are by my good friend Richard Pierce.
Home Bird is a duet with Marie Saunders, who has undoubtedly brought the country vibe to this track , without the vocals of Marie I would never have achieved this sound.
I really hope you find something to love here and would really like it if you told me (validation always welcome) please share with a friend, thank you for reading this far.
Of course you can still download the album from here no need to buy a CD. Thank you for supporting my music.
About Shadows:
It's taken two years to finish my latest album "Shadows" and a whole lotta life has passed under the bridge since then, there's been the odd derailment thrown in with bouts of hopeful happiness, that's life I suppose. I'm lucky to live in a country where I'm safe, where I have a roof over my head, know where my next meal is coming from and can sit round a table with my family and enjoy it. For many this may never be so, as the rich and powerful continue to wage war with zero regard for human life.
The album has a bit of everything that I'm about lately, there are four studio recorded tracks with fiddle and bass and mandolin. one live track (just me and my guitar), two spoken-word and one which is a mix of spoken-word with a bit of singing. If you find that you like one or two of them then I'm winning.
All of the lyrics/words and music are written by me with one exception, the lyrics of "Without Goodbyes Live" are by my good friend Richard Pierce.
Home Bird is a duet with Marie Saunders, who has undoubtedly brought the country vibe to this track , without the vocals of Marie I would never have achieved this sound.
I really hope you find something to love here and would really like it if you told me (validation always welcome) please share with a friend, thank you for reading this far.
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At the Start 2:320:00/2:32
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A Few Days In May 2:440:00/2:44
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0:00/4:13
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The Shiny Shoe Lady 1:590:00/1:59
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Shadows 3:360:00/3:36
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Blue Skies 1:370:00/1:37
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0:00/3:46
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0:00/3:08
“The best sung track on the album, “Shadows,” is an intimate description of mental illness that could truly only be authored by someone with a good understanding of it.”
“It's a bloody good listen! An album with something to say, AND worthy of being said IMHO”