A new book of poetry by Australian poet Gina Mercer. Gina Mercer enjoys a three-stranded career as a writer, teacher and editor. She's taught in universities and communities for nearly 30 years. She's a former editor of 'Island'. She's published four collections of poetry: 'The Ocean in the Kitchen' (1999); 'Night Breathing' (2006); 'Handfeeding the Crocodile' (2007); and 'Seasoned with Honey' (with 3 other poets, 2008). She's published a novel, 'Parachute Silk' (2001), plus two academic books. She's currently revelling in Tasmania.