Good As A Rest - Softcover

Kegode, Malaika

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1913958671 ISBN 13: 9781913958671

Publisher: Burning Eye Books, 2026

Synopsis

A change is as good as a rest, but change is rarely restful. In her second full collection, Malaika Kegode sits with the transformations we choose and the ones that choose us. Good as a Rest is a collection of poems and stories that explore moments of change – from grief and nature, to finding community in a circle of strangers sharing words. Inspired by life, loss and her experience as a workshop leader and mentor, this is a warm and witty paean to the resilience of the human spirit, and the power of creativity to heal.

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About the Authors

based in Bristol. Her work is focused on uplifting and celebrating the voiceless, overlooked and misunderstood. She is especially passionate about challenging common narratives about working class and rural communities through stories told across mixed disciplines. Beginning her creative career as a performance poet in 2014, Malaika has since developed her practice to encompass theatre and radio writing, teaching, producing and film curation. Her radio drama Tribe of Two (produced by Afonica for BBC Radio 4) was shortlisted for the prestigious Imison Award by the Society of Authors. In 2025, she was a mentored writer as part of Channel 4’s 4Screenwriting course. Malaika’s work has been featured on a variety of stages, including Southbank Centre, Lyric Hammersmith, University of Austria and The Scottish Storytelling Centre. In addition to her writing, Malaika works as a mentor, dramaturg and editor. Malaika is a vocal advocate for creativity as a tool for healing, connection and collaboration. She is dedicated to helping people to tell their stories and find healing through the creative process through teaching workshops, mentoring individuals and producing accessible events. Malaika is a proud Trustee for mental health & arts charity Many Minds.

Christopher Harrisson is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary artist based in Bristol. He works mainly in animation and large-scale projection, but his practice also spans writing, illustration and performance. His work has been presented in front of thousands of people, in the UK and at festivals in China, Japan, Ireland, Brazil and Bulgaria. He has collaborated with Malaika Kegode on multiple projects, including the stage show Outlier and poetry zine Body Buffet.

Edition details

• Publisher: Burning Eye Books
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1913958671
• ISBN 13: 9781913958671
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 120