My Books
My first book, 'Faded Belonging,' is a collection of poetry which is close to my heart, and tells the story of my life, and those who came before me, in verse.
I will let others do the talking for me on the following pages.
Faded Belonging
In ‘Faded Belonging,’ Maria explores family history, childhood, ancestors, and the quiet unease of losing one’s place. Rooted in emotional truth and authenticity, these poems carry a raw, unvarnished honesty born from deeply personal experience. The language is stripped back and conversational, shaped by the dialect and phrasing of the North East and Ireland - giving the work a vivid, documentary feel, as if history itself is being spoken aloud. Click here to discover more.
Trips, Travels and Treasured
Memories - coming soon
Scheduled for publication later this year, Maria explores journeys of every kind - from roads walked to the quiet paths of memory.
Rooted in the same emotional truth and authentic voice, these poems carry a warm, unvarnished honesty drawn straight from lived experience.
The language is vivid and conversational, giving every piece the feel of a story shared along the way.
She weaves outward travel and cherished remembrance together, capturing departure, discovery, homecoming, and all the moments that stay with us long after the journey ends. Click here to discover more.
