Idle Pursuits

L.P. Kirkbride's poetry collection Idle Pursuits shows how poetry can be many things, with a range of topics such as love and Jane Austen. Matched with the author's keen sense of humour and feeling she explores the many sides of life, taking one on a magical adventure.

L.P. Kirkbride's poetry collection, Idle Pursuits shows how poetry can be many things with a variety of styles from modern to traditional. And topics both serious and humorous, ranging from acrobatics to zephyrs and also love and Jane Austen. Through all of this one is transported on a wonderful journey.

L.P. Kirkbride has been writing since she was six years old and started writing poetry when she was fourteen. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in English literature. She mainly writes historical fiction but also writes in other genres such as poetry and children's stories. She is currently working on a novel series, titled Mr. Austen. She is also an artist, frequently illustrating her own books besides doing paintings. She was born in London, Ontario, Canada but now resides on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, where she also enjoys hiking, collecting old books, sewing vintage clothing and the piano.