'love & cigarettes' is an exploration of prose, nature & heart; birthed in a season of love & surrender, questions & contradictions. Millennial, multifaceted creative Jessi Simpson brings her life-moving lessons to 'love & cigarettes, ' a gripping, heart-opening, bold collection of words strung intuitively together from a time she was sent a huge invitation from the universe in the messiest way possible; to make a choice that would rupture her world: a choice to follow her biggest truth. A magical, spiritual look into love as energy, the multifacetedness of loss, heartbreak & the illusions we run inside ourselves at the expense of our truth, Jessi's debut poetry work is a relatable exploration into our biggest feeling centre - our hearts. A beautiful collation from her deepening search for the way back to love, the way back to her realest self. A book that addresses heartbreak of all kinds. There are millions of books centred around romantic love & heartbreak. But where are the writings about the break-up of a sisterhood or a friendship at the end of its prescribed time by the universe? This book bridges that gap through exploring all facets of loving, including the love we give ourselves. "I am in awe of this young woman - who has done what many of us writers, dreamers & composers do - she backed herself & stood up for her words, her voice, her beauty & her magic. Her work arrived in my letterbox amid a churned up ocean of events. I cried alongside her vulnerabilities & found solace in the way they echo mine, although we are two very unique women on difference voyages. Thank you for always being a spark of energy & the bolt of courage we could all learn a little more from." - Tarryn Abraham; creative director, mama, magic maker. "life & loss, love & ever-longing, living & letting go. All the "Ls" that mark our biggest turning points & inner contradictions which all just push for a deeper acceptance of all parts of who we are. Jessi's little book of treasures is a book but you can't help but behold. Words that flutter off the page - sweet as chai - lovingly infectious" - Allegra Paolo; influencer, photographer, blogger.
