Finding Joy by Dearbhla Mescal John Lawrence with wit and a hard-won

with wit and a hard-won understanding of loss’

At a time when trans rights are to the fore in public discourse

After publishing her first collection

Published 21 May 2026

often lingering on relationships between Litvinova’s ancestors and the land they were tied to

Finding Joy by Dearbhla Mescal John Lawrence with wit and a hard-wonIllustrated by Steve Doogan. A poetry lover, a curator of joy and a wise woman with a deep sense of compassion, Dearbhla Mescal has inspired thousands online to slow down, savour the small moments and rediscover the beauty in everyday life. Now, in her first book, she invites you to join her on a journey of reflection and renewal through a tender and uplifting collection of poems and heartfelt musings. 'Sincere and full of light these poems will offer