I shall be reading tonight at Bolton Socialist Club, Wood Street, Bolton. 1905-2025. An old haunt of mine and my father’s. The event promises to be a celebration of literature and community. The Bolton Socialist Club, fondly known as the…
Just heard that one of the poems (Hecate), I shared at Rhubarb last night was shortlisted and got an honourable mention in the Dark Poets Prize – Edition III competition Great to be reading poems from my pamphlet IMPRINTS…
On the train to Carlisle, before heading to St Bees, to carry on with my Cumbria Coastal Way walk…. Well a splendid day’s walk, as I got reacquainted with the Cumbria Coastal Way Three train journeys got me to St…
I plan to be there – Rhubarb #80 James Nash + open mic Wednesday 30 April 2025 The Triangle, 47 Bradford Rd, Shipley BD18 3DS 7pm for 7.30 start Pay-as-you-feel We’re turning 80 (in open mic years) and are…
Coming Soon – Poetry on the Moor 2025 Sunday 25th June! Great day yesterday. Climbed The Old Man with grandchildren. Great poetry night at The Bath in Morecambe. I even sold my first copies of IMPRINTS. If there is one…
Sunday, 29th June 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PMBaildon Moor, Cinder Caves near the Café, close to Trig Point Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of poetry, music, and the wild beauty of Baildon Moor! Poetry on the Moor 2025…
Announcing the Dual Launch of IMPRINTS by Peter Kay and Faye Marshall’s Poetry Collection I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my anthology, IMPRINTS, published by Yaffle’s Nest. Join me for an afternoon of celebration, readings, and connection at the…
I’ve been busy with many, many things… IMPRINTS is out in May 2025. I have kept up my poetry and writing groups and managed to fit in a few Open Mic nights too so far this year: February 15th Performing…
January has been all go! Been busy with unpacking and sorting, so writing still largely paused. I did have a Heron Writing Group on Monday and we used the word ‘missing’ as a prompt. Attached is the short story that…
I’m happy to share some great news! Lit Shark’s Best Of 2024 Anthology is now available to purchase in paperback and hardcover editions. Available Now in Paperback and Hardcover Editions – To honour this special occasion, Lit Shark has made its Best…
Delighted to announce that LitShark Magazine are to include a second poem of mine in their Best of 2024 Anthology and that 2 further poems will feature in Issue 9 of their magazine in the new year.
Book Update for the end of 2024 – #AuthorLife #writersoftwitter #BooksWorthReading #WritingCommunity Latest figures show: End of 2024 book sales stand at: 200 copies of Show Me the Way to Santiago sold with £997.97 raised for MNDA 154 copies of…
Christmas Fair at Rivers and Roads, Milnthorpe yesterday – A great event, lovely people and a fair few books sold!
Join us for a festive Christmas Market- I will be at the Christmas Market Sunday 1st December at Rivers and Roads in Milnthorpe. https://instagram.com/p/DB–CBPhjcg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==…https://instagram.com/riversandroads.2024/… Come along and to explore unique gifts, enjoy seasonal treats, and soak up the holiday cheer!…
I am delighted to announce that my children’s book, The Owl and the Mole is now also on sale at The Elm Gallery, in Topcliffe, near Thirsk in North Yorkshire. @ElmGalleryArt The gallery sells original paintings, prints and cards…
Now, For the Honorable Mentions! I read so many great poems during this round, and I accepted some for publication in Issue 7 of Lit Shark Magazine: The SHARK WEEK Edition, and Issue 8 of Lit Shark Magazine: The Spooky (TEETH) Edition,…
Just on the train after completing my 11th stage of the Cumbria Coastal Way. Today will be the last leg of 2024 and also the last time I travel from Arnside towards Barrow and St Bees. Next year it will…
The SPOOKY (TEETH) Edition. Very pleased to confirm that my poem Hecate is included in Issue No 7 of the Lit Shark magazine – The SPOOKY (TEETH) Edition. #PublishedPoetry #Poetrycommunity #LoversOfPoetry #poetsoftwitter /wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Lit-Shark-Issue-7-Spooky-Teeth-1page.pdf
Few snaps from last nights open mic, a brilliant evening #SpokenWord #Poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #poetryopenmic #poetryleeds Last night where fellow poetry pamphleteer Liz MacPherson was headlining and reading mainly from her splendid Shivering in the Wind. Highly recommended. I read two…
Had a great and successful day at the weekend at the Burton Christmas Market. Was lovely to meet so many lovely people and sell a few books! #ChristmasFair #AuthorsOfTwitter #Community