Hi, this is Valentin. I've been described as 'the bad boy of British poetry', because I take risks with controversial themes. I'm an independent writer and want to stay that way. I don't write commercHi, this is Valentin. I've been described as 'the bad boy of British poetry', because I take risks with controversial themes. I'm an independent writer and want to stay that way. I don't write commercial poetry; I write about what inspires me, and, to me, emotional authenticity is more important than churning out poetry for a target audience to make money. It is more rewarding to have someone say 'I can empathise with that emotion' or 'I've been there'. Corvix is my first work and I am still writing. If you read it and liked it (or not), please let me know. I would love to hear from you....more