A WREXHAM poet's latest book is being backed by a Welsh football icon who 'loves' her work.

Evrah Rose first began writing when she was around eight-years-old, as a way of dealing with any 'worries' and 'difficult experiences'.

She has since become established across Wrexham and further across Wales too, presenting poems and spoken word pieces for TV and radio.

Her latest novel 'Define Hope' is an intimate glimpse into the journey and thought process of a poet navigating debilitating chronic ill health, grief, loss and pain.

From the darkness of losing faith, the bitterness of grieving her former self to the light she often found during her most trying times, Define Hope is a reflection of the extremes of emotion we each face.

Evrah exposes her conflict with the world in an unflinching look into her life since her last release.

Not one to shy away from a tough subject - Evrah has produced a number of thought-provoking viral videos, racking up over five million video hits on social media.

And that level of coverage has led to a former Wales international footballer backing her latest release.

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Neville Southall is a Welsh footballing icon, having earned 92 caps for Wales during his playing career.

The goalkeeper, who is from Llandudno, was best known for his time spent with Everton in the top-flight of English football.

Now 64, he has become something of a fierce campaigner, frequently taking to Twitter to speak out against inequality.

He is also a huge fan of Evrah's work - so much so that he has provided a testimonial to her latest book, which can be purchased here.

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PIC: The cover for 'Define Hope' - Evrah Rose's latest book.

Southall said: "I love Evrah Rose's work! Raw, undiluted pain and suffering has made this lady’s poetry a fantastic insight into her mental health experiences.

"A must for anyone with any interest in mental health and compassion."

Evrah has performed and headlined events throughout the UK; from Spoken Trend, Birmingham, The Homeless World Cup and Hub Festival, Cardiff to the Racecourse Football Stadium before a crowd of 7,000 Wrexham AFC fans.