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THRILLED to be leading this writing and movement retreat in my beloved Portugal with the one and only Maria Eilersen (she/they) this September. Four days of creativity, reflection, rest and yoga in the most exquisite setting. Join us! beconsciouspr.com/find-your-flow… 🧘🏿‍♂️✍🏿🌴

Inevitably taken by this review in The i Paper but appreciative too of how closely Michael Donkor reads the novel - as a study of the 'impossibility of wholeness' and of the 'jagged and partial' nature of thought. inews.co.uk/culture/i-will…

Thom Gunn, holding immense pain so so lightly

Hey! I'm seeking a literary agent to represent me. I'm the author of Keeping the House, I've now completed my second novel & I'm half way through my 3rd – experimental literary fiction. I'm repped for Film & TV by the fab Chris Ogunbanjo at United Agents ticecin.com

Thrilled to announce our latest free CPD for KS4-5 English teachers! eventbrite.co.uk/e/othello-in-c… Join us on 23 Oct to explore Othello in context with Prof Emma Smith, teacher & author Michael Donkor, and teacher & founder of Shakespeare, Race & Pedagogy, Dr Wendy Lennon Dr Wendy Lennon FEA MCCT

Introducing the cover for The Boyhood of Cain, a poignant debut novel about a boy on the precipice of adulthood, struggling to understand how he might give and deserve love. The Boyhood of Cain by Michael Amherst is out in February 2025. Pre-order now: linktr.ee/boyhoodofcain

English teachers! Cia is a wonderfully thoughtful, funny, encouraging and imaginative writer & facilitator. Book her for a workshop to help your students think about their own writing with a fresh perspective.

Our Evenings cements Alan Hollinghurst as one of Britain's best novelists inews.co.uk/culture/our-ev…

Counting down the days!

Ekow Eshun’s THE STRANGERS is without doubt one of the most incredible books I have ever read. If you haven’t already, get a ticket to hear him discuss it with me tomorrow in Manchester: manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/events/ekow-es…

Last chance to apply! The #LondonWritersAwards close at 5pm on 31 October (tomorrow!) It's free to participate and there are bursaries and an access fund available. So what are you waiting for?! spreadtheword.org.uk/projects/londo…

Rather extraordinary news: Sylvia Townsend Warner is going to have a statue in Dorchester. On a bench, with a cat. Permission has been granted, but the campaign needs support. Here's its charming little film (complete with an animated cigarette): youtu.be/JjMW5-gKVBI

Some superbly nerdy recommendations here. Mine include the beautiful and funny Grow Where They Fall by Michael Donkor and how Conservatism won the war - otherwise known as Blue Jerusalem by Kit Kowol

Engish teachers! Bookings are open for our free online CPD on Romantic poetry in context, on March 11. Get fresh ideas and resources, with our fabulous panel of writers and teachers - Michael Donkor, Helen Mort, Iain Sinclair & Alexander Fairbairn-Dixon. eventbrite.co.uk/e/111894776588…

"Told in a voice that is both bracing and embracing." – Michael Donkor This stunning debut by Michael Amherst arrives on shelves in ~1 month! 💙 Don't miss THE BOYHOOD OF CAIN, out February 25th, 2025: bit.ly/4ibQAOr

A late but large happy publication day to Michael Donkor for the just superb Grow Where They Fall. Thanks to Yazmeen at Fig Tree Viking Books UK for sending me a copy, it’s a lovely tale of finding your place in the world with great witty writing.

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English teachers! Bookings are open for our next free online CPD - exploring Macbeth in context on 25 June. Join Professor Emma Smith, & teacher and author Michael Donkor for fresh perspectives, tips & resources. We'll delve into ideas of agency & blame. eventbrite.co.uk/e/131889900542…