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You can read a sample of five poems from my new collections on the Alien Buddha Press website:
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If you love what you read, get a copy at amazon.com/dp/B0FF3B13PL or direct from me.
My latest blog post in which I finally complete my quest to find my poems on buses in Portsmouth.
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My latest blog about my quest to find poems on buses in Portsmouth - spoiler alert - didn't find any of mine but DID find 16 fine poems which I've shared here.
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Poets! Poetry Lovers! Come along to this great open mic night on 11th November - reading slots available!
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Here's a Halloween catch-up of spooky tales from the Ladies of Horror Flash Project which I haven't shared on my blog since June - Gaaah! That's the true horror! I promise to post every month from now on.
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Come and visit my new stand "Poetry and Preserves" at the MK Litfest Indie Book Fair on Saturday 25th October - I'll have my four poetry collections and cute jars of jam for sale - perfect little treats to cosy up the short days of winter. 🥰
mklitfest.org/ibf2025
Celebrating National Poetry Day with a new poetry collection - read all about it here:
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If you’re in London today, pop along to the Multicultural Book Fair in Conway Hall (Red Lion Square) - lots of books, lots of authors - great live readings too. @thealienbuddha
I'll be there with my poetry - pop in for a chat :-)
The Multicultural Book Fair is returning to London📚
Featuring over 50 publishers and booksellers featuring their latest publications along with free readings and talks all day.
📅6 September, 10am-4.30pm
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ALT People smiling and holding books.
Playing catchup with my blog - July was such a busy month in poetry I didn't have time to write about it.
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I am absolutely buzzing about this news - ever grateful to @GnashingTeethPu for supporting my writing :-)
Alex Grehy's poem "The Crows Remember"! made it as a finalist in Best of the Net 2025!
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#poetry #poems #bestofthenet #Finalist
Sunday 27th July - Wellfest in Surrey (near Guildford). Treat body and soul to a day of activities related to your wellbeing. I'm performing in the poetry open mic from 4.30pm with some mindful poems from my new collection "At peace with the night owls".
surreyhillswellfest.org/
I have four itty-bitty stories in here - it's a great collection and a perfect holiday read (available as an e-book)
A global collection of writers, artists, and editors came together to make this unprecedented anthology. Are you ready to dive in? Order “42 Stories Anthology Presents” now. #Anthology @book_of_42 Buy Now --> allauthor.com/amazon/94232/
You have until the 28th July to follow the Shipley/Saltaire poetry trail - take advantage of the cooler weather to visit these lovely towns. This is me visiting my poem at the Gaffe Cafe last weekend - so special.
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Please welcome my new book baby to the world - "At peace with the night owls" - a collection of nature poetry celebrating the every-day wonders that surrounds us. Available from Amazon from 17th July.
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If you're oop north 7th - 28th July, check out Shipley's poetry trail - part of Bradford's UK City of Culture celebrations. My poem's in Gaffé - a lovely coffee shop in Wharf Street, Shipley - but there are 25 poems to find - click the link for the trail
rhubarbwriters.co.uk/poetry-…
Join me and a plethora of poets in the Solar Sisters Cafe in Guildford (5 minute reading slots). Wide range of poets, a warm and supportive atmosphere and great food
6.30pm - 8.30pm Wednesday 16th July
£5 entry fee (does not include food/drink)/
solarsisters.uk/events
Thameside Brewery, Staines this evening - I'm headlining at the Surrey Poet Laureateship's regular open mic. Join me for 15 minutes of calm with my brand new collection of nature poetry, "At Peace with the Night Owls". You could be one of the first to grab a copy. :-)
Join me and a line-up of talented local poets in the Literary Tent at Guilfest at midday on Saturday 5th July - uplifting and funny, come along, you won't regret it. :-)
guilfest.co.uk/
I'm excited to share the latest issue of Gwyllion, a sci-fi/fantasy magazine based in Wales. Read my blog for links to the publication - go buy yourself a copy immediately - then read the background to my story and a bonus poem.
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