Between writing sessions, Wendy can usually be found people‑watching in museums, overwatering her plants, or sneaking stanzas into grocery lists.
Meet the Author
Wendy Loncaster writes for the quietly curious
Part poet, part art historian, Wendy Loncaster lives where language and looking meet. After years spent studying paintings in hushed galleries and scribbling verses on sunny days, she began writing the books she wished existed—ones that felt welcoming, unpretentious, and alive.
Her poetry celebrates overlooked corners of everyday life, while her art history writing gently opens the door to paintings and movements that can feel intimidating at first glance.
Wendy’s work has been shared in classrooms, galleries, bookshops, and living rooms around the world, and she continues to believe that the best stories are the ones that make people feel a little more at home in their own lives.
What Wendy Writes
Books for hearts, minds, and in-between moments
Whether you’re craving lighthearted verse or a gentle introduction to art history, Wendy’s books make it easy to fall in love with reading again.
Lighthearted Poetry
Short, witty, and wonderfully human—these poems are made for bedside tables, backpacks, and busy mornings.
Playful, approachable language
Moments of joy in everyday life
Perfect for quick reading
Coming Soon!
Art History
Fred Elwell RA; Mary D. Elwell SWA; Walter Goodin
Perfect for beginners and art lovers alike
Rich with visual descriptions
Ideal companion for museum visits
Local History
Youthful Memories- Even of War
A unique look at life in Hornsea and surrounding areas
Beautifully illustarted with rare photographs
Signed Copies & Events
Bring Wendy’s words to your book club, classroom, gallery, or special event with signed editions and live readings.
Book club Q&As (virtual or in-person)
Poetry readings and workshops
Custom signed book bundles
Wendy Loncaster
Poetry that makes you smile.
Coming Soon!
Discover Wendy Loncaster’s playful poetry collections and beautifully crafted art history books—written for readers who love to laugh, ponder, and see the world a little differently.
Available in print & digital • Perfect for gifts, book clubs, and cozy afternoons.
FEATURED TODAY
“I write for anyone who still believes a single sentence can brighten an entire day.”
Browse quick-to-read poems, inviting essays, and gentle art guides that fit perfectly between sips of coffee.
Lighthearted Poetry
Poems that feel like a friend’s voice note
Wendy’s poetry is playful without being trivial, tender without being saccharine. Each piece is a small, surprising window into the everyday—trains, doorways, waiting rooms, and kitchen sinks.
“I wanted poems you could read in a queue and still be thinking about when the kettle boils.”
A tiny poem from Wendy
Today I folded all my worries
into the laundry basket—
they came out warm,
smelling faintly of courage.
— from Cupful of Small Joys
“Wendy’s poems manage to be both feather-light and quietly devastating. I keep her book by the kettle.”
— Maya R., reader
Bring Wendy’s words into your world
Order books, request signed copies, or share your idea for an event or collaboration. A short note is all it takes to start the conversation.
Prefer email? Reach Wendy’s team at [email protected].