Setting words to music
What do you think about setting poetry to music? (As opposed to writing song lyrics, I suppose). Personally I rather baulk at […]
Just a quick ‘yay’ and ‘nay’
How exciting to have a copy of The Frogmore Papers hand-delivered through my door the other day – handy that the publisher lives […]
Another three great poetry blogs
Thought it was about time I shared a few more blogs, one I’ve been following for a while and two that have come […]
A couple of rejections this week – oh well
Two rejections this week – firstly, a ruthlessly perky email from Mslexia regarding their poetry comp (subject line “Better luck next time!”) – […]
Poetry & music at The Core
It was a great pleasure to read at the Swindon Shuffle event on Thursday. Our co-host was the lovely Hilda Sheehan of Blue […]
This Thursday: Swindon Shuffle / Blue Gate Poets
If you’re anywhere near Swindon do come along to what should be a great night of poetry and music – The Swindon Shuffle […]
A bit of a rave about Sam Willetts
On the train to the Poetry Review launch the other week I looked through the magazine to remind myself of the poems which […]
Poetry Review launch and the Keats & Marx trail
Last week I met up with poet friend Lynne to go to the Poetry Review launch at Keats House museum in Hampstead. I […]
Train ticket booked
… for Criccieth. I’m all set for the residential course at Ty Newydd in October with Carol Ann Duffy and Gillian Clarke. So […]
A real summer
Funny how a couple of weeks of sunshine makes a difference in so many little ways. For example, walking through my home town […]