Today is the 4th anniversary of my first poetry acceptance. My poem ‘A Tale Of Two Sandals’ appeared in Reach Poetry 225. Thank you as always to the Ronnie Goodyer Ronnie Goodyer and to Jim Bennett my Poetry Kit tutor at the time for encouraging me to submit #iwillneverforget

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Latest work done by our pal Dotmasters on the #newbrighton Hotel on Victoria Road ran by an old pal of mine Gary Laycock

After a spot of ‘scorchio’ weather, I almost forgot to say how chuffed I am to have 4 poems accepted for the forthcoming Dreich ‘Afterwards’ anthology. Thank you Jack Caradoc.

We are into our last week of reading submissions if you wish to try any poetry or short fiction/creative non-fiction for Issue 32 (due late June/early July) or even for December's Issue 33. If interested please read our submissions guidelines. Cheers prolebooks.co.uk

Poetry friends, thanks for getting behind ‘Small Worlds’ on the lovely Atrium today - a poem about childhood innocence and wonder. As a thank you, I’ve baked you some Yorkshire Fat Rascals (I loved Betty’s when I lived in York!). Thanks again HollyannePoet and Claire Walker

Cheers Colin Bancroft and, not forgetting, Mary Ford. Thanks so much for including me in another excellent issue of 192.

Thank you editor j. archer avary Sledgehammer Lit for publishing my poem ‘Edgar’, a tribute to a dear Colombian housemate and friend. Thank you, too, for your kind words, very much appreciated.

Congratulations Scottie, it’s a fine story.

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Received my copy of Issue 32 a few weeks back. Another seriously good collection of poetry and prose. It’ll be worth the wait.

Congratulations Scottie Collins, for this evocative tale, rich with memories.

Stunned by the news that I’m a Dreich ‘Classic’ Chapbook winner, especially as my writing has been severely restricted by family & health issues over the past 18mths. Big thanks to the incredible editor/publisher Jack Caradoc Dreich and congratulations to fellow winners.

Honoured to read this impressive review of ‘Muckle Anima’ my Dreich Classic Chapbook 2022 winner by Pat Edwards (Welshpool Poetry Festival 7/6/25). Muckle thanks Pat, your insights are spot-on. Copies available now via Dreich hybriddreich.co.uk/muckle-anima-p…

Thank you so much Moira, great to be in such fine company!

Poetry review – Muckle Anima: Pat Edwards commends an ambitious collection by Paul Waring: bit.ly/3zscMiA

Thank you so much Nigel Nigel Kent for writing this brilliant review of ‘Muckle Anima’ my Dreich pamphlet. Thanks too for inviting me to ‘drop-in’ last week to write about it. Sincere apologies to all for my Twitter absence these past months. Best wishes, Paul

Many thanks Pat. Sending love to you and Mike. Wishing you both a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from us both. Stay well, keep flourishing! xx

Thanks for your kind and thoughtful words Angi. You are very definitely one of our favourites, too. Very best wishes from us both x