After months spent exploring Europe in 2023, Newcastle writer and photographer Ella Grace Paterson returned home with a rich collection of stories, images, and reflections that have now become Morning Prayer—a self-published book set to launch on August 15 in the 12B Lounge, Clyde St Arts Precinct. More than just a book launch, the evening will feature live music and a pop-up art exhibition, creating an immersive celebration of creativity. Ella Paterson is already a two-time author with a strong background in music and portraiture photography, and a deep commitment to DIY culture and underground arts communities.