Award-winning poet Kim Moore studied music and was a trumpet teacher for several years. What the Trumpet Taught Me is a collection of vivid and immediate snapshots, from first lessons to music college, and from teaching the trumpet in schools and conducting a brass band, through to playing in working men's clubs in a ten-piece soul band.Meditative and often funny, these short prose pieces are always open to experience and clear-eyed about the vagaries of class-prejudice an...

"If this poetry collection were a concert it would be a virtuoso performance warranting a standing ovation" Nation. Cymru"A culturally significant book that everyone, everywhere – irrespective of their sex – should definitely read" Buzz Magazine"Kim Moore's brave and open-hearted new collection does not offer any form of resolution to the significant questions it sets itself, but rather a working through of continuing anxieties and turmoil" Steve WhitakerMoore explores a world of femininit...

If We Could Speak Like Wolves was a winner in the 2011 Book & Pamphlet Competition, chosen by Carol Ann Duffy, and was selected as one of the Independent's Books of the Year in 2012.

“Face It with Love: The Guide to Conquering Fear” is an authoritative guide to help readers identify the fear that holds them back, get in the room with fear and overcome it for good. It's not about moving the mountain, rather standing in front of the mountain until it moves. By doing so, readers experience an open pathway to fulfill their dreams.. Today, perhaps like no other time in modern history people are gripped, crippled and ridiculed by fear. Threats at home and abroad loom large. ...

Poetry Extra 'Book of the Month'Shortlisted for the T. S. Eliot Prize 2026'One of the most poignant meditations on motherhood to be published in recent years' Jade Cuttle, THE OBSERVER'Moore's new collection constructs an ambitious architecture for exploring intergenerational trauma and motherhood' Kit Fan, THE GUARDIANShe's sleeping like a fai...

"The poems of The Art of Falling are fearless. There are more good poems filling Kim Moore's first collection than many poets will produce in a lifetime." – Alison Brackenbury "This accessibility (in topic or theme) is due not to their simplicity but Moore's deftness as a poet. Form and language collaborate to give her work an enviable ease, flooring the reader fast with adroit humour and drama, making the reading experience both nimble and jarring as we move from the lightness of a trumpe...

Five 'lyric essays' exploring the dynamics of performing poetry as a female poet – confronting the implications of being a female on public display, with the connotations of sexual objectification, in a context that traditionally disregards the body. Kim states "With the strides and gains made through the #MeToo movement, I believe the time is right for a book like this to make an impact. As a female poet, I know there is a need for such a book to examine the intersection between writing, ...

In a world with countless ways to communicate--social media, X, text messaging, phone conversations, etc.--have you ever wondered why you still feel unheard, misunderstood, and emotionally alone in your marriage? Maybe communication is not your problem. Likely, you've been heard loud and clear. Could it be that your marriage suffers from a lack of emotional connection?So many buy into the idea that men and women are so extraordinarily different. Believing that in marriage all we ne...

“Your Spouse Is Not Your Problem!” is truly insightful and refreshingly practical. It cuts through the clutter and gets to the heart of the matter. It’s a book on marriage that emphasizes becoming the man and woman God intends, with each spouse becoming the primary beneficiary. What makes Tony and Kim Moore’s approach unique is that they don't focus on issue-based problems. Nor do they get hung up on traditional gender roles, responsibilities, or his needs and her needs for that matter. He...

When my husband Jeff and I first began our conversations over the phone, he shared with me a profound belief rooted in biblical scripture. He referenced the verse that states, "He who finds a wife obtaineth favor of God." Jeff expressed his conviction that certain challenges I faced would find resolution through our union, and even some illnesses would see improvement or diminishment due to the favor and covering he provided as the head of our household. This belief is deeply rooted in our...

Serendipity is like stumbling upon a hidden gem when you least expect it, a delightful twist of fate that brings something wonderful into your life unexpectedly. In the realm of love, it's that magical moment when two souls collide in the most unexpected of circumstances, igniting a spark that sets their hearts ablaze. Finding love suddenly is often attributed to serendipity, where chance encounters and random events lead to the discovery of a soulmate. This book explores the concept of se...

In "Girl, Mash the Gas: Stop Procrastinating," author Kim Ruff Moore delivers a powerful and empowering message to women who are tired of watching their dreams gather dust. With a blend of wit, wisdom, and practical advice, Moore challenges readers to break free from the chains of procrastination and take charge of their lives. Drawing on her own experiences and struggles with procrastination, Moore offers relatable anecdotes and actionable strategies to help readers overcome inertia, fear...