A New Year, A New Book. One Line
New year feels like a blank page - fresh, full of potential, and waiting to be written on with purpose. As I begin this blog....
Paul Clifton
Jan 12 min read
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LONE LINES & QUIET ECHOES
Out Soon
ONE LINE.
ENDLESS ECHOES.
YOUR IMAGINATION.
Each line is a doorway -step in.
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Lone Lines & Quiet Echoes
Out 16th April 2026
What if one line of poetry could open a world of imagination?
Lone Lines & Quiet Echoes is both a return and a reinvention for long-time followers, and a compelling introduction for new readers to a poet whose words linger and resonate. Preserving the lyrical voice Paul’s readers have come to love, these monostich poems are brief, powerful, and endlessly open to interpretation. Each line becomes an ambiguous poetic canvas, inviting you to pause, reflect, and discover your own meaning. Both fresh and familiar, this collection is an interactive journey—where the poet begins the thought, and you complete it.
"An important book of poems from someone who is at the forefront of organising poetry and literary events in Northeast Wales. Paul captures perfectly the unpredictability of our daily experience, as the river reminds him of life’s changeable drift. There are many real poetic gems in this collection.
I warmly recommend to all lovers of poetry."
(Peter Read - Poet, Playwright and Author of
From Hollywood To Wrexham
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Paul Clifton's Published Collections
Amazon Top 100 Bestseller
#3 Drama and Play Anthologies
#7 Poetry
#12 Love Poetry
Amazon Top 100 Paid Bestseller
#12 poetry
Poetry contributions to other anthology collections:
The Creative Freedom of the Mind, Fragile Things and Unheard.
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Life is an unpredictable journey, full of surprises, ups and downs, and unexpected twists and turns. We all have our own unique experiences and stories to tell, and for me writing has been a way to make sense of my journey, and if my words can touch others in a meaningful way, that is a gift beyond measure.
- Paul Clifton
Reviews
" I think the book has resonance for young and old readers. Older readers will appreciate and remember some of the trials and tribulations of youth and younger readers will identify with the poems. I particularly liked The Companion having cats myself. there are also stories that intersperse which I really like a meritorious effort and a pleasant gentle read. To be recommended."
Amazon Customer
Slices of Life Short Stories & Poems
"Absolutely fantastic collection of diverse and beautifully written poetry in both Welsh and English poems. Would absolutely recommend to people with a keen interest in poetry or anyone looking to enlighten their imagination with some beautiful writing"
Amazon Customer
The Creative Freedom of the Mind
"The author has provided the reader with a honest, generous and engaging collection of beautifully written poems. They help transport you through beautiful local surroundings and also touch on topics we may all have experienced in recent times. Would most definitely recommend.
Excellent!!"
Goodreads Review
1988 - A Poetic Diary of a Wrexham Author
Testimonials
Slices of Life - Short Stories & Poems
"Paul's first collection has an interesting mix of topics and genres. Paul gets great pleasure from writing and I enjoy the quality of his work, his honesty and relevance."
- Aled Lewis Evans
Author & Poet
My Heart Bleeds Ink
"Paul Clifton is an ambitious writer who is developoing his writing as times move forward. This collection shows a new sense of sentimentality that allows the reader more of the author."
- Tim Humphreys-Jones
Author & Poet
1988 - A Poetic Diary of a Wrexham Author
"An important book of poems from someone who is at the forefront of organising poetry and literary events in North East Wales. Paul captures perfectly the unpredictability of our daily experience, as the river reminds him of life’s changeable drift. There are many real poetic gems in this collection. I warmly recommend to all lovers of poetry."
- Peter Read
Poet, Playwright and Author of From Hollywood To Wrexham
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