My boyfriend is in Germany. I am at home. My duck is the neighbour's garden, for the second day in a row...

I did not expect to cry so much writing my independent writing project. What started as a collection of fiction evolved into auto-fiction. What should have been experimenting with writing became writing for therapy. It ain't easy growing up gay.

#NewProfilePic #poet #writer Photo by the amazing ThePaulStringer ✨️

We’re so delighted that Joshua Idehen Songbook: Collected Works is a PoetryBookSoc Winter Recommendation ✨🥂 This book has been a long time coming, and its recognition by the PBS selectors is testament to Josh’s vital contribution to poetry.

Congratulations Jake Wild-Acre Hall 🥳🥳 Can't wait to buy a copy when it's published!

It's our last Festival Friday 💔 which means the Festival is less than a week away?! 😱 For now, let us remind you of our very last Festival event: our Word Wise x She Speaks digital showcase! 🎆 Featuring @ceciliaknapp, Kim Addonizio and Amy Acre. | Link in Bio |

Derby, you're in for a treat!💛 Derby Poetry Festival starts NEXT WEEK - have you got your tickets? Featuring a stellar lineup of poets. Plus, performances, showcases, workshops and more. You don't want to miss this - check out what's on here: derbypoetryfestival.com/2024-festival

For #BeingHuman2024 I am organising 'Fangs and Folklore' for the #Derby Hub run by @cathfeely at Derby Museums. We're bringing together three legends of supernatural & vampire research (Jeremy Harte, Dr Gail-Nina Anderson & Dr Juliette Wood) to talk folklore, writing & #Dracula.

Calling all poetry reviewers! If we haven't already sent you a copy of TREASURE Jemima Foxtrot or SONGBOOK Joshua Idehen, drop an email to [email protected] for a book, EPUB or PDF 💫

Happy #NationalPoetryDay! Join the epic collaboration between Derby Poetry Festival & Bad Betty Press from 7pm at The Old Bell Hotel for Joshua Idehen Jemima Foxtrot Georgina Wilding with poems from the 2024 Associate #Poets Conor Perrott Simon Marshall & Flo Cornall

Very proud of our former Publishing at Derby student Conor Perrott who gave an incredible performance as one of the Associate Poets at Derby Poetry Festival last night 💜

Super excited to see my first #PoetrySlam 🤩🤩

Privileged to be part, in a small way, of the Derby Arts scene. #derbypoetryfestival #lovederby

Have you seen?🔍  Derby Poetry Festival Prize for Poetry is Back! Judged by @kimmoorepoet DPF Prize for Poetry 2024 is a national poetry competition.  D/L: 25th Nov '24 at 11.59 pm Details & Entries in Bio  #poetryprize #poetrycompetition #poetry #derbypoetryfestival

From Cerys Bradley and Joz Norris, come and explore our world inspired by #autistic and #queer (and #Welsh) myths and legends and tell us what happens next. Queer Tales for Autistic Folk, 7.30pm 9/11/24 at The Lord Roberts as part of Nottingham Comedy Festival nottinghamcomedyfestival.co.uk/lol-gbtq--at-l…

Apparently the publishing industry is all about BIG AUTHORS. But the soul of publishing is about finding great new writers, and for that, please follow these indies. Galley Beggar Press Little Toller 🇺🇦🇵🇸 Jacaranda Books Saraband Books Comma Press🍉 #CeasefireNow Peepal Tree Press & many more!

October 31st, in Shibuya. This is the only day you can retweet this tweet. 🫡 JUJUTSU KAISEN Culling Game Arc is currently in production! ✨More: jujutsukaisen.jp

My copy of The Guide to LGBTQ+ Research came today 😁 Super excited to get stuck in! @DrAdamBrett Professor Catherine Lee MBE

This is so cool!

Sunday 4th May, 6pm Peggy's Skylight Jazz Club ✨Luke Kennard ✨Cara Thompson ✨John Berkavitch ✨Amy Acre ✨Robbert van Dongen ✨Bridie Squires peggysskylight.co.uk/events/bad-bet…