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Cumbria Coastal Way (Part Two)

Second leg of the Cumbria Coastal Way yesterday. Have now got to Grange over Sands!

Peter Kay
July 18, 2024

Events, Featured, News, Poems & Poetry

Great night at Runcible Spoon, with headliner Tim Brookes

Great night at Runcible Spoon, with headliner Tim Brookes . I shared 3 poems including, it’s coming home, you can find it on my website: Got back at 11.58, having had near encounters with a deer, a stoat and…

Peter Kay
July 18, 2024

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Cumbria Coastal Way (Part One)

First 13 miles of Cumbria Coastal Way today. Only another 175 to go! Archaeological features, big skies, sea and mountain views.

Peter Kay
July 8, 2024

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Burton News Poetry by Peter Kay (Dear Deidre)

In other news – Had one of my poems published in the Burton News, a few more planned (watch this space) – Poetry by Peter KayPeter Kay is an author of books and poetry and now lives in the…

Peter Kay
July 7, 2024

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Monday, June 10th is the next open mic at Gingerlicious

Don’t forget!!!! Monday, June 10th is the next open mic. We have a special treat indeed, the amazing Rob Ellams, magician supreme. All welcome – Open mic slots available #poetrycommunity #OpenMic #poetrytwitter

Peter Kay
June 1, 2024

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Poetry on The Moor ’24 #POTM24

Hello all, POTM24 is happening!! It will be on the 21st July, kicking off at 12.30pm. Get in touch quick to get yourself a 6 minute slot! Same format as previous times. Cinder caves up in Baildon moor, near the…

Peter Kay
May 20, 2024

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A little “Soundbite” of my Poetry reading at SOUNDBITES

A little “Soundbite” of my Poetry reading at SOUNDBITES on Monday for their Monthly Poetry Open Mic Event #WritingCommunity #Writerslift #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #Poems #Authors #ShamelessSelfpromoWednesday

Peter Kay
May 15, 2024

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SOUNDBITES Monthly Poetry Open Mic – May 13th

On Monday 13th May I will be at SOUNDBITES – Monthly Poetry Open Mic Event, sharing 2 or 3 poems, first time back to a regular haunt in nearly a year! Bennett Road, LS6 3HN Leeds, United Kingdom – Live…

Peter Kay
May 8, 2024

Featured, News, Updates on My Books

Book sales update April 2024

Books update following the Harrogate Flower Show last weekend! #writersoftwitter #AuthorLife #BooksWorthReading #WritingCommunity Latest figures show: 172 copies of Show Me the Way to Santiago sold with £946 raised for MNDA 145 copies of A Very Alternative Coast to Coast…

Peter Kay
May 1, 2024

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Great day at The RHS Flower Show at Harrogate 27th Apr 2024

Great day at The RHS Flower Show at Harrogate @HarrogateFlower helping promote Yorkshire Authors and their books. With one further day to go, and so far I’ve sold 10 of my books! What was even better was the interest shown…

Peter Kay
April 27, 2024

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Harrogate Spring Flower Show 25 – 28 APRIL 2024

#AuthorsOfTwitter #WritingCommunity #SelfPromoWednesday #writerslift I’ll be there on Saturday 27th April (My books will be there from Thursday) Hope to see you then! A variety of authors will be around from Thursday 25th April until Sunday 28th April. Talk…

Peter Kay
April 10, 2024

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Runcible Spoon Open Mic 19th March 2024

Great evening at Runcible Spoon Open Mic with guests Lisa Marie Glover and David Driver. A good time was had by all! Lisa’s music was excellent, David wowed us, and a high calibre open mic: #poetry #poetrylovers

Peter Kay
March 21, 2024

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Rhubarb at The Triangle – Wednesday 27 March 2024

I’ll be there…. Rhubarb at The Triangle – Wednesday 27 March 2024 #68 Seni Seneviratne + open mic 47 Bradford Road – 7pm for 7.30 start – Pay-as-you-feel #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #poetrytwitter EVENT LINK: We’re delighted that our March guest…

Peter Kay
March 10, 2024

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Gingerlicious Nights 2024 Dates

It’s back for the New Year for your pleasure and entertainment On the menu: Venue: The Old Post Office and Café Bar, Silsden Time: 7pm Headline announcements to be added…. Dates may be subject to change

Peter Kay
January 5, 2024

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Tick-tocking away

Tick-tocking away
There’s always a child with a device clamped to an ear, eyes down
tick-tocking their soul, You-Tuber baby
Lost in instant thoughts, feelings, aspirations, narrowing horizons,
making them feel good, without knowing who they really are.

Peter Kay
December 22, 2023

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The Owl & The Mole – Published and can be purchased NOW!

My new Children’s Book – The Owl and The Mole is now available to purchase: Purchase here: from My Website Paperback RRP £7.99 OR Purchase here: … Kindle Edition RRP £7.99 The Owl and The Mole is a captivating…

Peter Kay
December 7, 2023

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Reflection on Saturday 2nd December

A very cold day at The Ridings Shopping Centre in Wakefield where 30 or so brave PYA Authors braved the elements to promote and sell our books. I think I sold 5 or 6. A great day, even if it…

Peter Kay
December 4, 2023

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Author talk with Peter Kay (All about his new book, meet & greet & where to buy)

Author talk with Peter Kay (All about his new book, meet & greet & where to buy) – An interview with Author Peter Kay about his new book, a meet & greet this Saturday & where to buy his books.…

Peter Kay
November 29, 2023

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CHRISTMAS – Best of Yorkshire Authors at The Ridings Shopping Centre Sat 2nd 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, 2nd December, MEET THE AUTHORS –…

Peter Kay
November 28, 2023

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The Owl & The Mole – Update

So the book it with the publishers – Just waiting for a date to be released soon! I’ll be back at the Ridings Shopping Centre in Wakefield on Saturday 2nd December! You can find me there with a collection of…

Peter Kay
November 17, 2023