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A writing retreat, and other treats

by Robin Houghton on January 19, 2015

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I always think of January as being a bit dreary, so it tends to be the time of year I make plans for things to look forward to. Number one…

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An evening at the T S Eliot Prize readings

by Robin Houghton on January 12, 2015

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Since being introduced to this annual event about 5 years ago by poet friends Julia and Charlotte, I’ve made it a fixture on my calendar. Held at the cavernous Royal…

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Kicking off the New Year at the Poetry Cafe

by Robin Houghton on January 8, 2015

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Telltale Poets & Friends were at the Poetry Cafe last night and it was a lovely evening. I’d been a bit nervous about holding this event so soon in the…

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Regional Poetry Focus: Leicestershire

by Robin Houghton on January 5, 2015

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Welcome to the first of my new series of Regional Focus pieces about the poetry scene around the UK. I suppose I could have called it ‘Down Your Way’ or…

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Hello New Year my old friend, I’ve come to talk with you again

by Robin Houghton on January 1, 2015

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On paper it’s been a good year. Two non-fiction books written, one published and the second out in March. One poetry pamphlet quietly out the door (even though I had to form a…

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Lifesaving Poems: Catherine Smith’s ‘How It All Started’

by Robin Houghton on December 31, 2014

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Anthony Wilson on a super poem by Catherine Smith…

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Christmas reading material

by Robin Houghton on December 15, 2014

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I can’t tell you how great it will be to get our dining room back in order – currently it’s awash with piles of music, half-made Christmas cards, newspaper spread…

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Submissions – to enquire or not to enquire?

by Robin Houghton on December 8, 2014

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First of all a huge thank you to Matthew Stewart of Rogue Strands who has once again mentioned my blog in his ‘Best UK Poetry Blogs of the Year’ roundup.…

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Stephen Bone’s ‘In The Cinema’

by Robin Houghton on December 3, 2014

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  I wanted to say how much I’ve enjoyed Stephen Bone‘s first collection, In The Cinema, just out from Playdead Press. Moving images, set pieces and numerous characters play out…

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Stanza Reps & Reading at Keats House

by Robin Houghton on November 29, 2014

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Last Wednesday I spent a good part of the day at Keats House in London – in the afternoon meeting with around 35 or so Stanza Reps from around the country…

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