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Patience by Nina Lewis

July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 Karen Goodwin Nina Lewis, Phoebe walker, V Press

-Reviewed by Phoebe Walker- Patience is a virtue it seems we’d all be wise to cultivate at the moment, as

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About Leaving by Ian Glass

July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 Karen Goodwin Ian Glass, Stephen Payne, V Press

-Reviewed by Stephen Payne- We learn from the biography that Ian Glass began writing poetry when his wife left the

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The Hoopoe’s Eye by Mark Carson

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 Karen Goodwin Mark Carson, Stephen Payne, Wayleave Press

-Reviewed by Stephen Payne- The front pages of this pamphlet reproduce a letter the poet received from his neighbours in

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Spoken Word Playlist #3: How are poets adapting to social distancing?

June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 Charley lockdown poetry, Performance, performance poetry, poetry, poetry events, Spoken Word

Anyone seeking to facilitate poetry in the digital world of lockdown must start from a place of comparison and introspection. What are the essential elements of a ‘normal’ poetry event?

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A Warm and Snouting Thing by Ramona Herdman

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 Karen Goodwin Emma Press, Phoebe walker, Ramona Herdman

-Reviewed by Phoebe Walker- A lush sensuality flows through this voluptuous collection of poems, given punch and precision through an

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Spoken Word Playlist #2: ‘On Listening to Bill Withers’ Lovely Day’ by Shadè Joseph

June 3, 2020June 24, 2020 Charley Apples and Snakes, live poetry, performance poetry, poetry, Spoken Word

When I was asked to start this series, I could think of some great performances off the top of my head, but I wanted to cast the widest net possible and allow myself to be surprised.

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Spoken Word Playlist #1: ‘Love Poem’ by Beth Calverley

May 20, 2020June 24, 2020 Charley Performance, Performance Poet, performance poetry, poetry, Spoken Word, uk poetry

If you have an interest in poetry and have spent much time online lately, you’ve probably noticed the emergence of a new ‘genre’ referred to by some as ‘quarantine poetry’.

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Poetry as Exploration of the Past – Saboteur Festival Panel 2020

May 7, 2020May 10, 2020 Charley creative writing, historical fiction, historical writing, literature event, Live Literature, live poetry, panel discussion, panel event, poetry

While our commissioned artists are busying themselves to get content ready for the Saboteur Awards Festival 2020 (remember, we’ll be

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Things Only Borderlines Know by Olivia Tuck

May 2, 2020May 2, 2020 Karen Goodwin black rabbit press, Emma Lee, Olivia Tuck

-Reviewed by Emma Lee- Olivia Tuck’s pamphlet explores aspects of borderline personality disorder, a mood disorder where those diagnosed might

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LIVEwire at the Verve Poetry Festival (February 22, 2020)

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 Charley Festival, Live Literature, live poetry, poetry, Spoken Word, Verve Poetry Festival

Late last year, UK spoken word record label Nymphs & Thugs announced their first national tour. Their goal was to bring ‘LIVEwire’ to eight different venues across the country.