Megan Highmoor’s journey as a young author is truly inspiring. At just seventeen, she has already made significant strides in sharing her voice and experiences through poetry. Her book, the words unsaid, serves not only as an artistic expression but also as a beacon of hope for those grappling with mental health struggles.
Highmoor attends College Stonewall Collegiate and has always dreamed of being an author. She recently published her book the words unsaid, a collection of poems that she wrote to portray her experience with mental health.
“the words unsaid is a vulnerable collection of poetry I wrote during a rough mental health patch over the past few years. The book mostly revolves around a mentally and emotionally destructive relationship I was in, but also touches on other things that were going on at the same time as well,” said Highmoor.
The young author experienced many mixed emotions about publishing her book. She was nervous about sharing her story but also found the experience exciting.
“I know it is something that not everyone can do, and I am really proud that I did.”
Highmore expressed that she is much more comfortable discussing the subject matter after publishing the words unsaid.
“And I am happy that it has reached the people that need to hear it,” she added.
Highmore began working on her collection of poems three years ago and described her journey as a lengthy process.
“It took me a year and a half from when I started my publishing journey to when it actually published,” she explained.
Highmoor’s book contains 64 poems, including many poems where she expresses her vulnerability.
Fans of Highmoor’s writing got a copy of The Words Unsaid signed by herself at a recent book signing at Stonewall’s Something Beautiful Café and Gift Shop on Sept. 21. She was thrilled at the opportunity.
“Lots of my friends and family came to support me at Something Beautiful, and even some people I didn’t know came and bought books too, which was really cool.”
While Highmoor is currently focusing on completing her senior year of high school, she noted that she would gladly consider holding another book signing if requested.
If you missed visiting the young author at Something Beautiful, The Words Unsaid is available online.
You can purchase a copy on Amazon, Indigo and the Friesen Press Bookstore.
“I also have a few copies for sale in the Something Beautiful Gift Shop,” added Highmoor. She also plans to have a copy available at the South Interlake Regional Library in Stonewall.
In the meantime, Highmore is taking a pause with her writing but hopes to publish another book in her lifetime someday.
