⭐️ A special message from Max ⭐️ I have been totally overwhelmed and honoured by the response to my poem, and would like to pass on my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you. I have added a couple of new verses as events continue to change - I hope you like them. Max x

After a morning's shopping, and (possibly) a little light housework, I'm spending an afternoon with Prof Alice Roberts💙 , thank you once again @storyvillebook. A lady at my bus stop (couldn't wait to start reading it) thought it looked "scary"!

Opening day Wednesday this week - come and see us, try some workshops, meet the team, buy some stuff! 2 Church St, Pontypridd

I'm chuffed to announce an actual, real life show, for the first time in yonks! I'll be at Cardiff's Acapela Studio on May 1st 2022, exactly 10 years (and 1 day) on from my last appearance there for the launch of my 'Venus & Mars' EP. Tickets on sale now! acapela.co.uk/events/matthew…

Come along to this on Saturday in #Pontypridd lovelies and I'll scribble you bittersweet somethings if you buy my book...

Thank you for you support, we are already bringing together members of the community to connect and engage with accessible art, crafts, music, history and all things creative. 👍😊

Blwyddyn Newydd Dda guerrilla nature reserve rangers of Pontypridd! We are busily trying to get some funding to run some real workshops and art activism. If you are a business/organisation looking to fund a creative environmental project give us a shout. #matchfunding

Some pictures of a poetry book I'm very proud to have got the chance to Illustrate in 2020, written with writer Mike Church with a strong CLA group who depicted their experiences beautifully. funded by Rhondda Cynon Taf council.

Who is in? ARTtic @storyvillebook @YourPontypridd PTC Amgueddfa Pontypridd Museum Clwb Y Bont Friends of Graigwen Woods Friends of Ynysangharad War Memorial Park - Hiatus GTFM Interlink RCT NATURponty the Know Magazine Pontypridd RFC @PontyTownAFCW Plaid Pontypridd Pontypridd Labour @pontykidsbooks The Market Quarter Pontypridd Pontypridd junior parkrun

So pleased to finally be able to share the wonderful Wales Arts Review anthology, edited by our much missed colleague Phil Morris. Celebrating the first 10years of the Review, I’m proud to feature in it alongside some of Wales’ finest writers, with a piece on the #WalesWindow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇸

⭐️WIN⭐️ We’re sponsoring 2 tickets to the Tracy Darnton in-person event at this year’s #PontyKidsBookFest on 14th May. To win: 📚check you’re available (details in thread)👇 📚Like, RT, & tag someone in comments who might be interested Winner will be randomly selected on Mon 1/3

Cadair Idris had a great day at the launch of The Mab. It as fantastic to meet the authors @mattbrownauthor and Eloise Williams and follow The Mab Trail. @pontykidsbooks @storyvillebook PTC

Voices on the Bridge Thursday 7th July at 6.00pm - @storyvillebook #Pontypridd Lineup to date...StephenPayne, Des Mannay, Nicholas McGaughey, Sion Thomas Owen ...final lineup to be confirmed! Oh and yours truly will be presenting and reading...

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Exciting times at #StoryvilleBooks!📚We’re expanding into the unit next door with plans to create a lovely children’s room and event space for bookish gatherings. Can you help us by donating to our Crowdfunder? We’re so grateful for your continued support for @storyvillebook ♥️♥️