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Launch of my Anthology “IMPRINTS” 10th May 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…

Peter Kay
April 18, 2025

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Spoken Word/ Open Mic Update (February & March 2025)

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…

Peter Kay
March 13, 2025

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Update & Short Story: Missing

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…

Peter Kay
February 6, 2025

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Lit Shark’s Best Of 2024 Anthology

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…

Peter Kay
January 5, 2025

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LitShark Update

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.

Peter Kay
December 13, 2024

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Book Update for the end of 2024

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…

Peter Kay
December 13, 2024

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Post Event update: Christmas Market Sunday 1st December at Rivers and Roads in Milnthorpe.

Christmas Fair at Rivers and Roads, Milnthorpe yesterday – A great event, lovely people and a fair few books sold!

Peter Kay
December 2, 2024

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Christmas Market Sunday 1st December at Rivers and Roads in Milnthorpe.

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!…

Peter Kay
November 21, 2024

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My children’s book, The Owl and the Mole is now also on sale at The Elm Gallery, North Yorkshire.

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…

Peter Kay
November 15, 2024

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Lit Shark – Now, For the Honourable Mentions!

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,…

Peter Kay
November 14, 2024

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Cumbria Coastal Way (Part Eleven)

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…

Peter Kay
November 13, 2024

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My poem Hecate is included in Issue No 7 of the Lit Shark magazine –

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

Peter Kay
November 12, 2024

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Update post open mic SOUNDBITES at HEART

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…

Peter Kay
November 12, 2024

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Update post – Burton Christmas Market

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

Peter Kay
November 12, 2024

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CHRISTMAS – Best of Yorkshire Authors at The Ridings Shopping Centre Sat 7th December 2024 from 10am to 4.30pm

(Give the gift of a book this Christmas) The best of Yorkshire Authors will be at Ridings Shopping Centre, Wakefield, WF1 1DS, with the best of their books just in time for Christmas! Saturday, 7th December, MEET THE AUTHORS –…

Peter Kay
November 9, 2024

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BRADFORD WRITES – 02.11.2024: Post Event

Great to be a part of this wonderful event. A great atmosphere and event, managed to sell a few copies of The Owl and The Mole, A Very Alternative Coast To Coast, some festive cards and make some interesting and…

Peter Kay
November 3, 2024

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Christmas Market 2024

I will be at the Christmas Market at Burton Memorial Hall, Sat 9th Nov, 10am-4pm - Meet the stallholder... Peter Kay - author and poet

Peter Kay
November 2, 2024

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Coming Soon – The Owl And The Mole Festive Cards

Coming Soon – The Owl And The Mole Festive Cards (Size A5 in 3 designs) Your card has been printed so that trees are planted at a designated restoration site in either Malawi, Tanzania, or the Philippines. Working with the…

Peter Kay
October 27, 2024

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SOUNDBITES – Monthly Poetry Open Mic (November 2024)

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SOUNDBITES – Monthly Poetry Open Mic Live in the Assembly Bar + Kitchen! 11th November (I plan to be there both to support Liz and to read) Readings by a different local published poet each month. This month we’re delighted…

Peter Kay
October 25, 2024

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Cloth and Coal, Thursday 24th October

An absolutely fantastic night of poetry at Cloth and Coal last night. Honoured to play a part and share 3 poems from my upcoming pamphlet Cloth and Coal, Thursday 24th October, 8pm, at @crankstudiosmorley Leeds LS27. Special thanks to…

Peter Kay
October 25, 2024