Here’s ‘Is It My Place to Interfere?’ from my new collection This Joyful Interlude, out now ✨ Slide by @janes-studio.bsky.social 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 #poem #poetry

Wombwell Sky

#PoemsAbout #BearingWitness #PoemsAloud

Went for another roam at the idyllic Kingley Vale and refound the same yew tree that @janes-studio.bsky.social so masterfully captured in The Breadcrumb Trail. I also got a decent shot of a brimstone butterfly, who looks as though they're using the info board as a mirror. #butterflies #KingleyVale

I highly recommend @janes-studio.bsky.social!

✒️ Writers, don’t let poor formatting kill your book. 🫣 Bad kerning 🧐 Orphans & widows 🫠 Awkward page breaks I obsess over every detail so you don’t have to. Let’s make your work look beautiful. #Typesetting #BookDesign

Thanks, Val. 🤩 I enjoyed writing it & the photography that goes with it. Thanks must always go to @janes-studio.bsky.social for publishing & her wonderful work to make it so attractive. 🙏 It's available here + other Amazon places: www.amazon.co.uk/Better-Strug... #photography #nature #poetry

Super grateful to @thehooghlyreview.bsky.social for giving my interview, by Rachel Turney of Poetry (in Brief), a home. #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity Read it here: thehooghlyreview.com/rachel-turne...

Possibly unpopular opinion? I think artists should get to sign the art they make for book covers. It should be right there, on the front, because it’s never been more important to showcase the humanness of art. And also there are many times when I see a beautiful cover and wonder, “Who made this?”

It's tough for freelance UK designers. A 'luxury' logo for £19 (this freelancer site takes 20% service fee + 20% tax = £11.40 take-home pay). "Deliverables include primary logo, monochrome & reversed variations, SVG files & concise usage guidelines..." 🤯 Why are UK firms allowed to 'offshore' work?

I hope you enjoy it!

One of my favourite poets on here, endlessly fecund and inventive, is also a simply tireless campaigner for the poetry of others. A #lifttothesky this week goes to that indispensable member of the #poetrycommunity @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social Paul Brookes

I love the way Merril signs off her blog posts: "Look for the helpers and be one if you can." What Should Be Simple merrildsmith.org/2026/05/11/w...

Today’s post! The Drey Skin by Paul Brookes @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social published by The Red Ceiling Press and with beautiful front cover art by @janes-studio.bsky.social Congratulations, Paul!👏🐿️ 👏 Order here 👉 www.theredceilingspress.co.uk/product-page...

I'm very happy to share my cover art and design for Melody R. Green's new release, 'Brewed Between Worlds.' I wanted my illustration to feel lighthearted and fun, using 'angelic' shades of blue. The cup rim is a golden yellow like a halo... a couple of feathers dropped from above...

I've just signed a petition calling on the UK government to give British businesses a better deal with Europe. Add your name: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/single-marke...

Cover art by me! : )

🕊️ Catch the 99p #Kindle deal on 'Grief, Your Way' by Dr. Gabriel Constans on #Amazon.uk www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CW1KRTK8 "A great comfort to those mourning a loved one, looking for peace."🕊️ @gabrielconstans.bsky.social

Another great line-up of 24 poets from around the globe is coming soon from SHINE Quarterly, Issue 7! Stay tuned throughout the month for more snippets... #poetry #shinepoetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #internationalcommunity

My first book was rejected by every agent and publisher. So I self-published it. Sold 60k+ copies. I thought I made it... I got an agent. My 2nd book got rejected by 27 out of 28 publishers. One gave me a shot. It sold 350k+ Don't let other folks opinion of your work determine its value.

🕊️ Catch the 99p #Kindle deal on 'Grief, Your Way' by Dr. Gabriel Constans on #Amazon.uk www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CW1KRTK8 "A great comfort to those mourning a loved one, looking for peace."🕊️ @gabrielconstans.bsky.social

Get your copy of my latest short story collection today!

So true… #BookSky

🐾Catch the 99c #Kindle deal on #Amazon.com 🐦‍⬛ "This collection of 32 dark tales didn’t disappoint, and though I could have spread them out over a week’s time to savor the fun, I ended up devouring them in a day." D.W.Peach🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 @mydangblog.bsky.social

I recently had the pleasure of working with author Allan Tait to design a centenary book for the Wick Model Yacht Club. Projects like this are exactly why I enjoy local and community history; full of character, stories, and shared heritage.

Looking forward to participating in the 'Unwhispered Legacy' reading this Friday, amongst some fine company. Thank you, Paul Short, for organizing! #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity

Very excited to read Rachel Turney's interview with Samantha Terrell about her new poetry book, 'For, On or After.' I'm delighted that her work is being so well received! Thanks to The Hooghly Review 💐 @samanthaterrell.bsky.social thehooghlyreview.com/rachel-turne... #poetrycommunity #newrelease

Celebrating the launch of The Drey Skin, a new poetry chapbook by Paul Brookes! I did the watercolour painting for the cover. I wanted it to feel simple and honest, echoing the tone of Paul’s poetry. I kept to a familiar colour palette from his previous books, so they sit side by side cohesively.

Thrilled to learn an interview regarding For, On, or After has been picked up by Hooghly Review! Thanks to Rachel Turney of Poetry(in Brief) & of course the good folks at Hooghly Review for the exposure. For, On, or After & my other book links are here: samanthaterrell.weebly.com/shop.html #booksky

If you have been a featured writer on A Thousand Shades of Green and are still interested in our new Sunday Poetry Series, but haven't gotten in touch with me, we still have a couple of spots left to round out the year, so feel free to email me!

Delighted to share the #cover art & design for Olga Bednarski's new release, 'The Anatomy of Freedom.' We enjoyed working together on this - in her words: 'You are not broken. Nothing is missing. Freedom is already within you, waiting to be unlocked.' tinyurl.com/AnatomyofFre...

I’ve given Bert the day off! I’m here until 4pm - Sally

'truth fighting'- check out this excellent erasure poem by Merril D. Smith for #NaPoWriMo merrildsmith.org/2026/04/11/n...

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

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 💞