swindon – Robin Houghton

07/10/2014

Notes from a Don Share masterclass

By Robin Houghton07/10/2014Categories: Courses, Events, Inspiration, Mags & Blogs, Poet's Tips, Publishing, US poetryTags: don share, featured, poetry editing, poetry magazine, swindon, swindon festival of poetry, writing tipsLeave a comment

What is it about poets called Don? There’s Don Paterson for starters. Don. Paterson. And now Don Share. Maybe it’s the the power/mafia connotations (Don Corleone). Or the suggestion of raffishness (Don Juan). Or the hidden warning: not DO but DON’t. So here’s the thing: picture sixteen or so poets perched in a circle, hothoused in aRead more ⟶

04/09/2013

BlueGate Poets Anthology

By Robin Houghton04/09/2013Categories: Books, Places, Publishing, ReadingsTags: anthology, blue gate poets, hilda sheehan, swindonLeave a comment

Swindon is a hotbed of poetry! I actually live 130 miles from there, but this year I’ve been drawn into its orbit and am very pleased to be a member of BlueGate Poets. Founded in 2008 by the extraordinary and indefatigable writer and arts event organiser Hilda Sheehan, BlueGate Poets hosts events, readings, workshopsRead more ⟶

05/08/2013

This Thursday: Swindon Shuffle / Blue Gate Poets

By Robin Houghton05/08/2013Categories: Places, ReadingsTags: blue gate poets, hilda sheehan, poetry reading, swindon, the coreLeave a comment

If you’re anywhere near Swindon do come along to what should be a great night of poetry and music – The Swindon Shuffle @ The Core in association with Blue Gate Poets. I’m going to be reading alongside Stephen Payne, Anna-May Laugher and Jadine Eagle. Many thanks to Hilda Sheehan for inviting me – reallyRead more ⟶