On performing ekphrastic poems, Poetry Book Fair etc
I’m not sure I’ve ever really celebrated World Poetry Day, which was apparently adopted by UNESCO in 1999 with the aim of “supporting […]
And there goes February flying past…
This is not my favourite time of year I confess, although I love all the early signs of Spring – the first sunny […]
All shall be well
I know, I know – not that Julian of Norwich quote again, I hear you say. But it’s the start of the year, […]
Look to the future now, it’s only just begun
Ah, Christmas. Busy busy. I still haven’t made a nice door wreath but when it stops raining I’ll be up the garden gathering […]
Currently reading, plus an anthology & a contract
It’s been a busy few weeks. Planet Poetry is two episodes into Season 4 and I’ve currently got three interviews to record before […]
All kinds of poetry news and shenanigans
I like the word shenanigans, don’t you? Although as I just check its meaning I see it can mean underhand goings-on. I don’t […]
On spirituality, a submission and the wonder of lists
Wow, I felt a lot of love for RS Thomas after my last blog post. I wonder if we need more spirituality today, […]
In the land of RS Thomas
Back from a scorching hot week in North Wales, to which we took waterproofs, heavy duty walking boots and woollies, none of which […]
Current poetry reading and podcast prep
My phase of reading nowt but historical novels is over (for now) as I get my poetry head back on in preparation for […]
The positives of submitting less to magazines
I recently came across this blog post by Naush Sabah about why we send our poems to magazines (or not). I’m in agreement […]