This unique innovative and rare collection of poetry and autobiographical writing from a diverse group of black and mixed-race women is the second of its kind in the UK. These creative writers take us on a journey and offer us a preview of their distinct and diverse perspectives on sexual attraction, love and motherhood. Some of the contributors were published in the first anthology Brown Eyes; some are new and previously unheard yet talented writers. All provide a reflection of many aspects of Black cultural heritage.

Born Between the Lines is a revealing, honest, and powerful autobiography which draws upon themes that include race, cultural heritage, identity, education, freedom, and independence. Nicole has written about those important experiences and intimate relationships that have impacted the quality of her life and have made the difference in many of the life-decisions she has made. The daughter of a black Guyanese father and white English mother, Nicole offers multilayered musings that will take you on an inspirational and adventurous soul-searching journey, from her childhood challenges with race...

Oh Lucky Country (Paese fortunato) uses first-person point of view to inflate migrant oppression to such absurdist proportions that its swirling narrative boils over into a maelstrom, washing away all migrant clichs. It is a witty, tragi-comic view of Australian society, culture and prejudice. Rosa Cappiello was born in Naples, Italy, in 1942. She migrated to Australia in 1971 with no knowledge of English and no skills and worked in various manual occupations. She published her first novel, I semi negri (The Black Seeds) in 1977 in Italy. In 1982, she was writer-in-residence at the University...