Sunday, 29th June 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:00 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…
My poetry pamphlet “Imprints” launched successfully on May 10, 2025, at the Heart Headingley Enterprise and Arts Centre, marking a significant milestone. The event featured readings by myself, Faye Marshall, with additional performances by other members of the Class of…
I’m reflecting on my Camino journey from nine years ago, captured in this photo on a historic stone bridge in Spain, as I celebrate the anniversary of my book “Show Me The Way to Santiago,” published after four years of…
Peter Kay to Attend Ilkley Library Event on July 8 Exciting news for literature enthusiasts! This is my intention to attend the upcoming Bradford Writes event at Ilkley Library, Station Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8HA, on Tuesday, July 8,…
I’m delighted to announce that I’ll be reading at Verbalise, the beloved spoken word and open mic night at Brewery Arts in Kendal, on Saturday, 31st May 2025! As an author and poet, I’m beyond excited to share my work…
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 14th May, because I’m thrilled to be reading at The Wordarium in Lancaster! This grassroots spoken word and poetry night is the perfect place to soak up creativity, share stories, and connect with a warm,…
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!…