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January – ugh! Thank goodness for poetry events…

by Robin Houghton on January 9, 2016

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As the wind howls outside and the next five-day block of rain chunters towards our heads, I’m feeling very grateful for some poetry relief this dark month. Last Thursday we…

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A Bonanza, a Finale and a look ahead to 2016

by Robin Houghton on November 29, 2015

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It’s been a busy week, still catching up, but I wanted to post a recap of things before we’re into the pre-Christmas week when events seem to accelerate. Last Monday I…

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What I’ve been up to, and look ahead to Aldeburgh

by Robin Houghton on November 3, 2015

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Just a quick update and a look ahead to the weekend … I was excited to see the T S Eliot Prize shortlist, especially as it included the excellent debut collection from…

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Lewes & Oxford readings this week, plus poet friends’ success

by Robin Houghton on October 11, 2015

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Ah, National Poetry Day seems to be the unofficial kickstarter of the poetry season (is that ‘open season’)? Last week saw a flurry of competition results and exciting announcements: Facebook…

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Some news about submissions, latest Telltale pamphlet

by Robin Houghton on July 18, 2015

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I see it’s been ages since I gave an update on submissions and what not. And it’s also been a while since I talked much on this blog about what…

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And so to bed (and Bath)

by Robin Houghton on May 21, 2015

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Actually I wish I was still in my bed right now as I’m feeling a tad slug-like after another late night ‘up in town’ as my mum used to say. (It…

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Finding new homes

by Robin Houghton on April 10, 2015

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I’m currently in the middle of what the meedja likes to tell us is one of life’s most stressful times – moving house. I’ve managed to weather the others (divorce,…

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News round-up: poetry submissions, readings etc

by Robin Houghton on April 1, 2015

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Just a quick update… I haven’t been blogging as much lately as I am knee-deep in a job, and paid work must be paid attention to! But a few things…

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Time for some good news!

by Robin Houghton on March 17, 2015

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I always seem to be having a moan about submissions-constipation and other niggly stuff on here but I thought I ought to share some of the Big Positives for a…

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Breaking this week (poetry and tech)

by Robin Houghton on February 11, 2015

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The eagle-eyed reader of this blog may have noticed a few wee changes in the look of it. Yes, I’ve changed the Theme, but it all happened rather more quickly…

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