Endorsement
Reviews
Dr. Emily Hartwell
Literary Critic & Professor of Modern Poetry
A voice that balances vulnerability and strength
Selina Duggins has a rare gift, the ability to take deeply personal experiences and transform them into poetry that speaks to everyone. This collection is both intimate and universal, reminding us that even through pain and loss, beauty and hope remain. A stunning debut.
Michael Rivers
Author of Through the Silence
Poetry that feels like a conversation with your soul
Reading Pleasure and Pain — But Always Hope is like sitting across from a friend who understands every unspoken ache of your heart. Selina’s words are tender, raw, and profoundly human, offering comfort and strength with every page.
Ava Sinclair
Poet & Founder of The Healing Word Journal
An inspiring companion for life’s journey.
Selina Duggins writes with a clarity that cuts straight to the heart. Her poetry is not only beautifully written but also deeply restorative. This collection belongs on the shelf of anyone seeking solace, healing, or simply the reassurance that they are not alone in their struggles.
Jonathan Clarke
Editor of Contemporary Voices in Poetry
A celebration of resilience through poetry.
Few poets today write with such honesty and courage. Selina’s debut offers readers a journey through love, loss, and rebirth, each poem leaving behind a spark of hope. It is a collection that lingers long after the last page is turned.
Endorsement
Reviews
Dr. Emily Hartwell
Literary Critic & Professor of Modern Poetry
A voice that balances vulnerability and strength
Selina Duggins has a rare gift, the ability to take deeply personal experiences and transform them into poetry that speaks to everyone. This collection is both intimate and universal, reminding us that even through pain and loss, beauty and hope remain. A stunning debut.
Michael Rivers
Author of Through the Silence
Poetry that feels like a conversation with your soul
Reading Pleasure and Pain — But Always Hope is like sitting across from a friend who understands every unspoken ache of your heart. Selina’s words are tender, raw, and profoundly human, offering comfort and strength with every page.
Ava Sinclair
Poet & Founder of The Healing Word Journal
An inspiring companion for life’s journey.
Selina Duggins writes with a clarity that cuts straight to the heart. Her poetry is not only beautifully written but also deeply restorative. This collection belongs on the shelf of anyone seeking solace, healing, or simply the reassurance that they are not alone in their struggles.
Jonathan Clarke
Editor of Contemporary Voices in Poetry
A celebration of resilience through poetry.
Few poets today write with such honesty and courage. Selina’s debut offers readers a journey through love, loss, and rebirth, each poem leaving behind a spark of hope. It is a collection that lingers long after the last page is turned.