Mary asked Tabatha Stirling:

I loved your poem "Ugly Histories" I was wondering if you have been to Africa? It reads like you have. Good luck with the Aug. contest.

Tabatha Stirling Thank you so much. You have made my day. I haven't actually ever visited Africa but spent four years in S.E Asia where female modern day slavery is very evident. It affected me quite deeply and I think it has become a theme in much of my writing. I am also bewitched by the idea of Africa. The colours, in particular. Thank you so much for your question. Alex.

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