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Preparing for tomorrow’s Hudds Lit Fest Slam with a day of rest, up in the Pennines. Weather is unpredictable, just as I like it! Several people have asked me if I am nervous, excited or whatever, and it turns out none of those things. Since I have no idea what to expect, I have noContinue reading “Tomorrow’s the Slam!”

Every month, the Ink Spill poetry night has a theme and I always enjoy writing something for it. This month’s was ‘woman’, probably because of International Women’s Day. I can’t make it to The Head of Steam on Friday, as I’m off to see Attilla the Stockbroker that night. But, I’d already written this poem,Continue reading “Woman”

One year ago, at Huddersfield Literature Festival , I did my first poetry open mic.A year later, I’ve just been selected to compete in this year’s Hudds Lit Fest Poetry Slam! It’s 31st March at Small Seeds. I’m preparing for this by performing at the following open mics, if anyone wants to join me: WedContinue reading “Slam Prep – I’m going competitive!”

What a great night that was! A quirky, quality showcase of original artists from the local area. 🔥

It’s Independent Venues Week in Huddersfield. I’m having a busy week with Attic Stories tonight for pure poetry, then I will be doing my thing amongst music acts at Small Seeds on Tuesday and Northern Quarter on Thursday.  

This is a lovely monthly event, which starts with writing workshops, then an open mic. The format works really well: it’s nice to have something to do! Makes it much more fun. I am trying to keep better records of where I’ve been. It doesn’t always work for me to post things in advance, asContinue reading “Ink Spill @ The Head of Steam, 20th Jan”