When my blood became ink, words began to flow. When Juliet Robertson received an unexpected diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) in 2020, her life altered irreparably. Poetry became an unexpected source of strength, offering an outlet for her to make sense of her illness. Blood Lines is a poignant exploration of Juliet's life with terminal cancer. Her resilience and positivity are evident throughout this heartwarming collection of poems and the accompanying narrative is a shining example of how to live with adversity. Juliet intertwines notes, poems and visuals beautifully to craft a deeply layered narrative. The book boldly confronts taboo subjects, delving into the medical intricacies of illness and the concept of death with unflinching courage. Juliet's flair for writing is well-known to readers of her bestselling works, Dirty Teaching and Messy Maths. Bold, tender and unexpectedly humorous, this book will offer comfort and solace to anyone personally affected by cancer. "Blood Lines is a handbook for living and dying well, delivered with grace, fortitude and humour". Sue Burge, Writer and Mentor. A moving and inspiring read for anyone that has been personally affected by cancer, including patients, their family and friends and oncology professionals as well as all poetry enthusiasts.

Juliet Robertson received an unexpected blood cancer diagnosis at the end of 2020 which altered her life trajectory. Juliet began writing poetry in 2021 as a way of making sense of her illness, treatment and prognosis. She discovered that sharing her poetry was a gateway to necessary, but not easy, conversations with family and friends.Prior to this Juliet was an education consultant specialising in outdoor learning and play and the author of two popular books, Dirty Teaching and Messy Maths. In 2024 she was awarded an honorary Doctorate in Education from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in recognition of her pioneering work and significant contribution to education.