Life in the Dressing Room of the Theatre

"Elinora's poetry collection is breathtaking. The pain of love, both lost and unrequited strikes a chord as does the poignancy of lost childhood. And all through I loved the appearance of Gillian; the tormentor and the ally. It is work that needs to be read and re-read and which I'm sure will be quoted in years to come." Samantha Giles, actress

"Elinora Westfall is one of humanity's best! A truly beautiful soul, an empathetic, and a sensitive, and as such she feels and thinks deeply. Luckily for us she is also an extraordinarily talented writer. I've no doubt this collection will become a beloved, well-thumbed go-to whenever we need that deeper connection often lacking on our day-to-day lives." Simone Lahbib, actress

"Elinora's command of language is extraordinary, I couldn't put it down! Striking, cinematic imagery. Achingly beautiful use of language. It's a remarkable collection." Robbie Jarvis, actor

"Thought-provoking and eloquent. A magnificently written collection." Kate Stagg, poet

"Quiet yet powerful, this is poetry that will break your heart, but then fill the cracks with gold. Searingly honest and utterly beautiful." Harri Aburrow Newman, author

"Exhilarating, very funny, and very sad too. If you feel you deserve a treat, read these poems. If this is Elinora Westfall's debut volume, I want to read all the volumes that will now come after." - William Blyghton, author 

"Elinora doesn't just create an image with her poetry but transports you to that place and time, her descriptions are so intricate that the smells tickle your nostrils and the sounds resonate in your ears. More than that though, you experience the joy, the love, the sadness, and the pain as if you are part of her, and always want to read more." Kirsty Rhodes

"Exquisite, beautiful poetry, prepare to be seduced." David Scrivener, Oxfam Books

"Interwoven with wry humor and poignancy throughout, I enjoyed it very much!" Kazia Pelka, actress

"Every poem is a stand-alone journey. It's just so beautifully descriptive to the point where you can smell the air on a beach or the taste of buttered bread. The pure emotion jumps off the page and you feel it. You truly feel it. Elinora's writing has you truly immersed." Charlie Griffiths, actress

"Elinora Westfell's superb writing explores an intriguing and sometimes devastating emotional landscape. She skillfully weaves together themes of poignancy and delicate vulnerability, hard-won self-awareness and strength, and wry humor. The result is a collection that imprints itself on one's heart." Meriel Lord