Chosen by WatchWords in their quest for the literary stars of tomorrow as recommended by the literary stars of today , David Mark Williams was noticed for the originality of his voice and quirky insights , features that characterise his first full collection. From the intruguing title piece the tone is set for a collection that will challenge, entertain and surprise. Honed, accessbile and brimming with mischief, there is also a dark thread and serious attention to life in this finely tuned debut. It s time to end the yearning an odd sock stirs, to bring things to a close, to trust that what you re looking for is waiting for you here. From The Odd Sock Exchange