Writer Corina Duyn’s books Into the Light and Hatched are distillations from her private diaries as well as the collected quotes from a great variety of authors, artist and researchers. Her latest work was ‘Invisible Octopus’ poem. Flying on Little Wings came about from observing the birds in her garden; Cirrus Chronicles to take her mind of the challenges of walking. A family reunion brought about a memoir called Snapshots. In bed I cut words was published as a reflection on living in full time residential care. It won the CAP awards for Independent authors.
In bed I cut words (2024) consists of a small selection of collages which Corina Duyn created on her bed in the nursing home between April 2022 and April 2023. These were spontaneous, intuitive responses to the artist’s situation of life in care while life is severely curtailed by ME and through the collaborations with some beautiful minds along the way.
Invisible Octopus (2020) “is a poem, a story, an animation, of a life triumphant under the weight of a debilitating illness M.E., of a woman whose words are her lifeline, an inspiration to others.” Dolores Ronayne, Poet. It was published as a limited edition (1/100) concertina style booklet with 12 images accompanying the stanzas. Read more The poem is also published in the Anthology ‘Blij dat ik besta’ by Dutch Publisher Tobi Vroegh.
Into the Light (2015) is an Artist Book-in-a-box. It holds a series of loose sheets with reflections on life with illness, but applicable to many of life’s challenges. Fear, hope, acceptance, society’s attitudes, the power of creativity and moments of gratitude are all explored. Each sheet has an image of Corina Duyn’s stunning nature photographs or her imaginative art. Also a short quote from other authors. This book was shortlisted for the CAP Awards 2016.
Snapshots of Jan & Miep Duyn (2017) edited by Corina Duyn is in both English and Nederlands in one volume. Although it is a book about one family, it has many universal elements: about the challenges of life, but also about resilience, creativity, and joy.
Flying on Little Wings (2011) is a tiny book with photographs and words of wisdom from the birds in her garden.
Cirus Chronicles- Landing in Ballynelligan (2009) is a Modern Day Fairy Tale, for all ages (4 till a 104!). It follows the adventures of Cloud Fairy Cirrus when he accidentally lands in a field in Ballynelligan (Ireland).
Hatched– a creative journey through ME (2006) is a distillation of 8 years of writing, a process that helped the author to come to terms with a debilitating illness M.E. Her poetry and images allow us to glimpse her sense of humour along with strength of mind. This book is available to read for free see webpage
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