What a lovely - and well-deserved excellent review of Paul Brookes' new poetry collection, Hedgerow of Voices! Paul's book is £5.99 paperback, or £2.99 eBook: tinyurl.com/laythewords #newrelease #poetry @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social

I loved working on Paul's collection; each poem leads into the next. Paul draws your attention to overlooked details of life. Thanks to Rhona Greene for her glowing foreword and Paul Connolly's thoughtful cover blurb. It really takes a team to put a book together. I'm grateful for the support.

Last night, poet Paul Brookes brought Hedgerow of Voices to life. He took us on an inspiring journey through time & space, from many viewpoints. Thank you to very special guests @thepaulconnolly.bsky.social @lawrencemoore.bsky.social @coastalpoet.bsky.social @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social

On Sunday, I enjoyed attending one of the most thought-provoking book launches, Paul Brookes' collection, Hedgerow of Voices. Here's a poem & some lovely endorsements from: @thepaulconnolly.bsky.social @rhonagreene.bsky.social #LiftToTheSky @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social @janecornwell.bsky.social

Just a reminder you can grab a copy of my brand new chapbook, 'For, On, or After' (produced by JC STUDIO Press, with stunning cover art by @janecornwell.bsky.social), right here: tinyurl.com/za53vfex & worldwide via Amazon marketplace. 🙏 #poetry #booklovers #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity

If folk would like to come along tomorrow 19:00-21:00 to the Zoom launch of my latest collection "Hedgerow of Voices" please DM me for details:

Be lovely to see you here, today:

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Absolutely delighted to receive a surprise payment from the @alcs.co.uk - the same day as my lovely wee dog needed an emergency vet appointment (with a huge unexpected bill)! Thank you so much to the ALCS ✨

Delighted to share my cover art & design for 'Nuts About Love' by Melody R. Green. Melody is a joy to work with; she is keen to work with human artists to create original concepts and artwork inspired by her stories.

Here’s ‘Sink or Swim’ from my new collection This Joyful Interlude, out now ✨ Book links (or pm me for a signed copy) UK amazon.co.uk/dp/1068432330 US amazon.com/dp/1068432330 CA amazon.ca/dp/1068432330 DE amazon.de/dp/1068432330 FR amazon.fr/dp/1068432330 #poem #poems #poetry #books #booklovers

I love working with Jane!

Sharing 'Sail Away,' by Aidan Parr, from 'Why It's Better To Be Struggling Half-Way Up A High Hill On Your Own.' '...where sadness has no hold/ and the bright horizon awaits...' ✨#WorldPoetryDay

Sharing 'To America' by Merril D. Smith, from her collection, Held Inside the Folds of Time. #WorldPoetryDay

Sharing 'By Phonelight' by Lawrence Moore, from his collection, 'The Breadcrumb Trail.' My pencil illustration of Lawrence's poem. #WorldPoetryDay

Sharing 'Huddled' by Paul Brookes, a sonnet about ladybirds from Paul's collection, Othernesses. #worldpoetryday

For World Poetry Day, I'd love to share this beautiful poem by Samantha Terrell, from her new chapbook, For, On or After. I've got this pinned up on my wall 💞

Sharing 'In The Cradle of a Whisper' by Susan Richardson, from her collection, Tiger Lily. Susan's poem was written in response to my watercolour painting of my children 💞 #worldpoetryday

On World Poetry Day, here’s a reminder of the power of poetry and its potential to change the world.

Would you like to join us for an evening of poetry? Paul Brookes will be reading from his new collection, Hedgerow of Voices. Sunday 29th March 19.30 on Zoom. All are welcome to join in and share your writing, or to listen and enjoy. DM Paul @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social or Jane for the link!

Thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate the launch of Aidan Parr's new poetry collection. It was great to hear Aidan reading his work. We enjoyed poetry from Lawrence Moore and Samantha Terrell too. It was lovely to catch up over Zoom and to share and support each other's creative endeavours!💫

It was a joy to hear Aidan Parr reading from his new collection this afternoon! #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #poetrylovers #booklovers

Thanks very much to everyone who joined us to celebrate Aidan's book! Lovely to see you all x

DM me for the Zoom link! 🥳

Good morning! Here's my poem for #PoemsAbout #Consent Thank you, as always to @alanparrywriter.co.uk and @thebrokenspine.co.uk!

This Sunday March 15th 2026. Join me @janes-studio.bsky.social and other #poets at a Zoom launch of my new #book 'Why It’s Better To Be Struggling Half-way Up A High Hill On Your Own: A Poetry Collection'. #nature #ageing #disability #writing #poetry #poems Information on how to join below: ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Congratulations!

This Sunday! 🥳

'Leaning Tower' from 'Why It’s Better To Be Struggling Half-way Up A High Hill On Your Own: A Poetry Collection' published by @janes-studio.bsky.social #nature #ageing #poetry #poem Join me, Jane & other for a Zoom launch on Sunday March 15th 2026 at 7.30pm: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/its-better...

Join me and fabulous publisher @janes-studio.bsky.social and other #poets for the Zoom launch of my new #poetry (and #photography) collection, 'Why It's Better To Be Struggling Half-Way Up A High Hill On Your Own'. Sunday March 15th, 7.30pm on Zoom. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/its-better...

If you or someone you care about is facing the pain of loss- whether recent, long ago, or still to come, you are not alone. Loss touches us all. This book is here to offer comfort, clarity, and gentle support as you navigate your own path through grief @gabrielconstans.bsky.social 99c #Kindle#deal

My Monday Morning Musings are a day late this week because of my sister's funeral. This is my weekly post of #Poetry #Photos and commentary on the past week. merrildsmith.org/2026/03/03/o...

Thanks Lawrence! ✨

For two more days, the eBook version of This Joyful Interlude is only 99p / 99¢! ✨ Here’s ‘The World Smiles Back’, a pushcart nominated poem from the book, previously published in @feversof.bsky.social Book links: UK amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FWKQBX77 US amazon.com/dp/B0FWKQBX77 #poem #poems #poetry 1/2

Sometimes it's not better to be on your own! Fancy an evening with poet & photographer Aidan Parr and me to celebrate the launch of his new poetry collection? Sunday March 15th, 7.30pm on Zoom. I'm bringing a cuppa and snacks, hope to see you there? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1982522848...

I just sent a letter to my MP asking that they take action to prohibit the development of superintelligence, thanks to @ai_ctrl You can do it here: controlai.com/take-action/...

UK #giveaway For, On or After by @samanthaterrell.bsky.social Please repost & follow Samantha to win a copy! tinyurl.com/ForOnOrAfter Winner notified Sunday 8th March, UK post only.

Hi @victoriaspires.bsky.social Vic. Here's my third response to your great #promptcombo #Rupture. Its a sonnet from my titular sequence "Hedgerow of Voices":

Here's the cover for The Joyful Interlude (with many thanks to my talented publisher @janes-studio.bsky.social) and a couple more book links ✨ FR amazon.fr/dp/1068432330 AU amazon.com.au/dp/1068432330 I also have signed author copes available via pm. #poem #poems #poetry #books #booklovers 2/2

One of my favourite books! Loved this article by Jessie Thomson 👏 www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...

"Here is a celebration of clouds, here, a wake of robins here, ghosts drift beneath February’s skeleton branches..." Beautiful words for sad times by Merril D. Smith. Contemplation merrildsmith.org/2026/02/23/c...

I like Samantha Terrell’s poetry for her strong social conscience and sharp, observant commentary on life. Collaborating with Samantha is always a pleasure. She is thoughtful and inspiring to work with. Samantha is EIC of Shine Poetry Quarterly, you can find her on Bluesky: @shinepoetry.bsky.social

Thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate Samantha's beautiful new chapbook, For, On or After. It was brilliant to hear Samantha read. We enjoyed poetry by Aidan Parr, Lawrence Moore, Paul Brookes & Mandy Hayden too. For, On or After is available now, please message Samantha for a signed copy.

Just in time for today's #booklaunch , my author copies of 'For, On, or After' have arrived today! My profound thanks to Illustrator/Publisher, @janes-studio.bsky.social Press, for taking my simple words & creating this beautiful book! (Available worldwide via Amazon) #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity

🍾It's #booklaunch weekend for 'For, On, or After' -- available here: tinyurl.com/yc878296 and worldwide from Amazon! My thanks to illustrator/publisher @janes-studio.bsky.social for this beautiful collaboration! Like & share for your chance to win a #FREE copy! #poetrylovers #writingcommunity

I'm really looking forward to this! All welcome to join in or listen. Tickets on Eventbrite or DM me for the Zoom link! 🥳

My thanks to @janes-studio.bsky.social Press for the upcoming publish of my book For, On, or After. Join us this weekend (Sunday, Feb. 22) for a zoom launch party! Or...if you can't make it, be sure to stay tuned here on BSKY for a book giveaway and more details! 🙏 #poetry #booklaunch #poetrylovers

Congratulations Lawrence!

Coming soon...THIS Sunday...my new chapbook For, On, or After (from @janes-studio.bsky.social Press) . Join us if you can! #poetry #booklaunch #poetrylovers #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity