<p><em>What makes Stravaigin important, beyond the sheer beauty and wormth of its poems is that these different wavelengths reach us and touch us, and that whatever tone or mode she is using, Liz Niven's voice is wry, warm, and human.</em>
- ALASTAIR READ

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<p><em>An exciting poet whose observational voice is international in scope, traversing continents and tiers of society. Her work marries humane warmth and genuine affection with wry wit and sharp social comment - a poet worthy of our closest attention.</em>
- JANET PAISLEY

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<p><em>Niven's earthy humour and acute eye for detail make Stravaigin a collection well worth checking out.</em>
- THE BIG ISSUE</p>

<p><em>Liz Niven's poetry is mature and humane. Her identity is that of a Scot and a woman, but she voices international and egalitarian concerns. Her feminism is another aspect of her enlightened stance.</em>
- PN REVIEW

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<p><em>This is a wide-ranging volume, gutsy and confident... there is a yearning for maintaining roots, fund in relationships, a common humanity and overall, a strong faith in the power of our culture, our poetry, to thrive.</em> - SCOTTISH STUDIES REVIEW ASLS

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<p><em>A leading Scottish poet of today. She has added depth to characters and relevance to the geographical and historical.</em>
- SCOTS MAGAZINE

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<p><em>Affirming and resonant, she's a worthy heir to MacDiarmid's crown.</em>
- WATERSTONE'S, BATH</p>