To The Sea

About the Book

To the sea is inspired by people, places and individuals who have stolen my heart. It explores common themes that weave through the complexity of life, creating its rich tapestry. Love and loss feature large, but other threads are present too including hope and dreams. To the sea’s style is deliberately stark, the imagery bold. The reader may find some of the poems dark, others wistful, and a few maybe will raise a smile. They are written to share some of life’s experiences understanding that even although each of the poems is personal, they might resonate with the reader and create conversations.

About the Author

This is the second volume of poems published by Katrine Ritchie, her first with Authorhouse. Katrine grew up in the middle of England, miles from the coast. Her aim was always to live within sight and sound of the sea, a dream which came true in December 2009 when Katrine and her husband moved from mainland Scotland to the Shetland Isles. It’s a rare day now when Katrine doesn’t get to walk on the beach with her beloved dogs, seal spotting, bird watching, just ‘being’ next to the ocean in sight of Sumburgh Head. When Katrine isn’t walking the shore, she is a teacher working with adults developing in professional roles.