Category Archives: poetry

My Favourite Poem #booklaunch #poetry

Posted on Oct 25, 2020 by

Is there a more impossible question for a poetry lover than that? Well, Robbie Cheadle asked it on Writing to be Read, as well as pinning me down to a favourite poet. That and she reviewed my first book of … Continue reading →

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Verb Love #poetry

Posted on Oct 22, 2020 by

Her past was tense, poor Sally McGrawPerched on that fence, neither either nor or,Plucking a flower, he loves me or notDriving her crazy, forget-him-the clot.But Harold McGee’s principle weaknessIs plain, you see – a crippling shyness;Harold loves Sally, and that … Continue reading →

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How To Be A Green Poet #booklaunch #booktour #poetry

Posted on Oct 21, 2020 by

Back when I was small a green poet would have been (a) Irish (b) naïve or (c) somewhat mildewy. Today it clearly means someone who both pens verse and is looking at greener alternatives for how we use our fragile … Continue reading →

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How To Dance And Other Poetry #booklaunch

Posted on Oct 10, 2020 by

On my tour of the blogiverse to launch my poetry book, The Sincerest Form of Poetry, I’ve reached Ritu’s blog, But I Smile Anyway. She’s managed to make me explain how I came to write a poem in praise of … Continue reading →

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When To Kipple #poetry #booklaunch

Posted on Oct 5, 2020 by

One of the most assiduous supporters in my bloggy world is the delightful Willow Willers who I’ve met several times at bashs in London and Birmingham. Her energy and enthusiasm for other bloggers is extraordinary and it was no surprise … Continue reading →

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What The Lawyer Did Next #writing

Posted on Oct 4, 2020 by

Darlene Foster, who has written some fabulous books for children based on the adventures of Amanda and is now introducing the creators of paella to the delights of poutine during her sojourn in Southern Spain has hasted me for some … Continue reading →

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What Would You Rhyme With Orange? #thesincerestformofpoetry #booklaunch

Posted on Oct 2, 2020 by

The delightfully forthright and funny Chel Owens has kindly hosted a few Q&As about how I came to write one of the poems included in my new book. She hosts the A-mused poetry contest and is a generous and supportive … Continue reading →

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The Genesis Of Poetry #thesincerestformofpoetry

Posted on Oct 1, 2020 by

As part of the launch of my first book of poetry I’ve been over at Robbie Cheadle’s lovely blog, Robbie’s Inspiration, talking about how I end up with the poem I’m happy with. You may be interested, as my maths … Continue reading →

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The Sincerest Form Of Poetry #poetry #poem #booklaunch

Posted on Sep 5, 2020 by

Hi again. This is a cheek, of course but at last my first work of poetry will be on the shelves on 30th September. It’s 50 odd pages of high quality verse, from laugh out loud to grab the tissues. … Continue reading →

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Advice To A Young Man #advice #parental advice #poem #poetry

Posted on Aug 27, 2020 by

My father and I undertook several annual walks with friends. These were usually a week, sometimes longer and took in some of the great long distance footpaths England, Wales and Scotland has to offer. We saw some gorgeous parts of … Continue reading →

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