Author, Poet, Travel Writer, Fell Walker, Long Distance Walker & Runner. With a beautiful wife, daughters, granddaughter & grandson. 

Peter Kay was born in Heywood, 1950, lived for 37 years in Lancashire, 35 years in West Yorkshire and now lives in Carnforth on the Lancashire/ Cumbria border.
He is the author of “A Pennine Way Odyssey” (self-published 2012), “Show Me The Way to Santiago” (Curious Cat Books 2020) and “A Very Alternative Coast to Coast” (Curious Cat Books 2022). He has written and published a Children’s Book, “The Owl And The Mole”, illustrated by one of his daughters (Ingram Sparks 2024). He is currently writing a follow-up book “The Significant Squirrel Skirmish.”
He has written and performed poetry, over twenty poems have been published, in anthologies or on-line; six poems can be found in: “Tuesday Afternoons: An Anthology Of Thirty Poems by Five Poets” (2022).
His inaugural Poetry Pamphlet, “Imprints”, was published in May 2025 by Yaffle Press. A children’s Poetry Pamphlet “The Heavy-Footed Spider and Other Stories.” was also published in 2025.
He has ghost written the Autobiography of a Congolese refugee RAP star (RDC Soldier);”Congo To Global” was published in April 2026. He is currently writing a murder mystery, set in 1930’s Yorkshire.
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Peter Kay
Uncle Ted Takes to the Stage! Watch My First Performance of Families at the Bay Fringe 2026

Uncle Ted Takes to the Stage! Watch My First Performance of Families at the Bay Fringe 2026

Family stories, eccentric relatives, a little laughter and the occasional unexpected turn. My first solo storytelling performance is now available to watch! Hello again, everyone! Well, I’ve done it! After all the writing, rewriting, rehearsing, wondering whether anyone would laugh in the right places (or indeed laugh at all!), my one-man storytelling show, Families – […]
Peter Kay Oct 26, 2026 5 min read
A Little Christmas Cheer at Hutton Roof Village Hall Sunday 22 November!

A Little Christmas Cheer at Hutton Roof Village Hall Sunday 22 November!

Books, poetry, Christmas shopping and a chance to catch up with local readers! Hello again, fellow book lovers, poetry enthusiasts and Christmas shoppers! Yes, it’s nearly that time of year again. The decorations are beginning to appear, Christmas shopping lists are getting longer, and I’m preparing to pack up another collection of books and head […]
Peter Kay Oct 25, 2026 3 min read
Watch My Featured Poet Performance at Brewery Arts, Kendal

Watch My Featured Poet Performance at Brewery Arts, Kendal

Verbalise – Saturday 10 October 2026 I’m delighted to share a recording of my recent featured poet performance at Verbalise, Brewery Arts in Kendal, on Saturday 10 October 2026. It was a pleasure to return to Brewery Arts and take part in an evening dedicated to poetry, storytelling and the spoken word. Verbalise brings together […]
Peter Kay Oct 18, 2026 2 min read
Slow Down Sunday Returns on 1 November and So Will I!

Slow Down Sunday Returns on 1 November and So Will I!

Books, autumn colours, friendly conversations and a little time away from our screens at Holden Clough Nurseries. Hello again, book lovers and fellow wanderers! I’m delighted to say that I’ll be heading back to Holden Clough Nurseries on Sunday 1 November 2026, joining Promoting Yorkshire Authors (PYA) for another Slow Down Sunday. November already! Where […]
Peter Kay Oct 14, 2026 5 min read
Join Me for Poetry Night at The Bath Tap: Thursday 15 October!

Join Me for Poetry Night at The Bath Tap: Thursday 15 October!

An evening of poetry, spoken word and good company in Morecambe. Hello, word lovers and fellow poetry enthusiasts! I’m delighted to say that I’ll be back at The Bath Tap Craft Bar in Morecambe tomorrow evening, Thursday 15 October 2026, for another wonderful night of poetry and spoken word. There’s something rather special about sharing […]
Peter Kay Oct 14, 2026 2 min read
🎤 THIS SATURDAY – JOIN ME AT VERBALISE!

🎤 THIS SATURDAY – JOIN ME AT VERBALISE!

I’m delighted to be the featured poet at Verbalise, Brewery Arts in Kendal, this Saturday 10 October. I’ll be sharing poems and stories from my writing journey, the people, places and unexpected moments that have inspired my work. Verbalise is a wonderfully welcoming evening of poetry, storytelling and spoken word, with open-mic contributions alongside the […]
Peter Kay Oct 6, 2026 1 min read
Meet Me at Promoting Yorkshire Authors in Northallerton

Meet Me at Promoting Yorkshire Authors in Northallerton

I’m delighted to be joining fellow members of Promoting Yorkshire Authors for a special autumn book event in Northallerton on Friday 9 October. From 10.30am until 3.30pm, we will be at Ontano Lounge, 189 High Street, Northallerton, DL7 8LQ, meeting readers, talking about our writing and sharing some of the books produced by authors from […]
Peter Kay Oct 6, 2026 2 min read