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To Eden, Diagram poems by Matthew Kay
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Readings, diagram poems and towards a new handmade pamphlet…

by Robin Houghton on November 11, 2017
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Oh dear, looks like it’s been a while since my last post – there’s been a lot going on, including a birthday (and all the stock-taking and reassessing that brings),a…

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poetry mags received august 17
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Four magazines, five poets to watch

by Robin Houghton on August 12, 2017
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A slew of poetry magazines have been arriving the last couple of weeks and I’ve enjoyed ‘discovering’ work by new names. Well, new to me anyway – turns out they’re…

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Recipe for Water

by Robin Houghton on June 4, 2017
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Yes that probably sounds familiar, being the title of the 2009 collection by Gillian Clarke. I’ve been thinking a lot about water lately, and flow – great rivers, the mouths of…

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blue sky & gull on the seafront
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Blog Inspiration Roundups Submissions Writing

What’s inspired me recently, and a writing/submissions update

by Robin Houghton on April 19, 2017
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I’m not spending a great deal of time at the computer at the moment – can only blame the marvellous good weather! I’m in admiration of those taking part in NaPoWriMo this month, such as Jayne…

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Sky above Clouds by Georgia O'Keeffe
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Both sides now

by Robin Houghton on February 13, 2017
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A smooth drive to London yesterday for Anne-Marie Fyfe’s newest workshop, on the theme of clouds.  As in ‘I wandered lonely as…’, or ‘from both sides now..’ And yes, Joni…

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Coffee-House Poetry at the Troubadour

by Robin Houghton on November 29, 2016
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Getting to and from London from the south coast is ten times harder than it used to be these days, as the rail company (which has a monopoly) has been running an…

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Blog Inspiration Interviews Seven Questions

Seven Questions for Poets #7 – Louise Ordish

by Robin Houghton on September 12, 2016
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A name you’ll have come across often in the poetry magazines is Louise Ordish. She is a talented poet who has had a number of high profile successes, including a shortlisting…

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Seven Questions for Poets #6 – Claire Dyer

by Robin Houghton on September 6, 2016
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Claire Dyer is a fine poet and novelist who I first met at a launch reading for The Interpreter’s House. She seems to be one of those people who quietly produce…

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Robin & Jess at South Downs Poetry Festival
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At the South Downs Poetry Festival

by Robin Houghton on July 25, 2016
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When Tim Dawes came to Lewes just a few months ago to talk about his plans for a South Downs Poetry Festival, I admit I was sceptical about whether it…

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lift off
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Thank you, Dr Upadhayay

by Robin Houghton on May 27, 2016
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I was one of those lucky people who enjoyed school, and whose English teachers (and I will name them, by way of a belated thank you – Dr Upadhayay and…

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