Ooo beautiful photos from Jan Erik Bjork in Norway, thank you. Update: 1 copy of Journey Through the Fire left, 3 Quicksand, Step into the Dark has sold out, Forest Girl still available. Special bundle for 2 books 😍 www.jumpingjulespoetry.com/book-shop

Winter skating Mitchell P #art

Delighted that my poem The Inevitable has found a home in The Courtship of Winds #poetrycommunity #poetsonbluesky

This week’s Thursday Throwback is My Best Friend by Sam Szanto @samszanto.bsky.social Through the narrator’s recollection of their childhood, the piece explores resonant themes of loss, change, and growing up. It's poignant and human, with a compelling twist. Read it now in Issue 3.

You Only Live Twice Cover song by Björk ‧ 2004 Composer John Barry 🩶 'You only live twice, or so it seems One life for yourself, and one for your dreams.' #Bjork #Dreams #UnusualCoverSongs youtu.be/gzHmYOQFmK8?...

OUT IN SHOPS TODAY! Book #14. #poem #poems #LibrarySky #EduSky #BookSky #poetry #TeacherSky #poetrylovers #PoetrySky #PoetryCommunity #WritingCommunity #teachers #literacy @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social #kidlit #books @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social

Tune in to #RebeccaLeek's 1st #TheDittyBag episode of 2026. It's the contemplative, reflective gaze we all need right now! A heartfelt thank you to Rebecca for sharing a poem of mine written for children about reparation. 🫶🏻 #thedirigibleballoon #kidlit #poetry open.spotify.com/episode/56gN...

I’m delighted that the brilliant @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social has published three ‘Not Advent’ #poems of mine in The Starbeck Orion. Alongside them is a recording of them all, which, since they were written in the pandemic, I’m calling ‘Christmas Triptych, 2020’ #poetrycommunity #poetsonbluesky

I visit #schools! For fun #poetry writing workshops and interactive performances for all ages from an award-winning poet/author/educator, message or email via my website cccpworkshops.co.uk #poem #poems #LibrarySky #EduSky #BookSky #TeacherSky #poetrylovers #PoetrySky #teachers #literacy

Delighted to have received this new, fab and thoughtful collection of #poetry from @CarmellaPoetry.bluesky.social - highly recommended! #poems #poetrylovers #books #poetrycommunity #authors #WritingCommunity #literacy

It is a real dream come true for me to have work in The Seventh Quarry! Feeling grateful and proud to be in the next issue. Heartfelt thank you to the editor Peter Thabit Jones, looking forward to reading all the poems!🙏🏻 @seventhquarrypress.bsky.social #theseventhquarry #internationalpoetry #poems

Happy New Year!🎊 Hope 2026 is good to you all. Warmest thanks to Jack Caradoc of @dreich.bsky.social for publishing these today and for my copy of the magazine.

Thrilled that CHASMS my new collection concerning intersections, will be released by the diverse & boundary pushing @alienbuddhapress.bsky.social in 2026! Heartfelt thanks to the excellent Jack Caradoc & Sam Szanto for previewing &to the editor Red for believing in this book. 🩶 #Chasms #newchapbook

❄️ A PROPER HEDGEHOG VINTAGE CHRISTMAS ANNUAL❄️ curated by Mark Davidson is generously being shared for FREE as an Ebook!✨ You can hear me read my contributing poem to this beautiful anthology by Hedgehog Poetry Press below 👇🏻 SHAKE THE CHRISTMAS GLOBE 🎄🔮🎄 #Christmaspoetry youtube.com/shorts/z9Xfd...

⭐IF POMES FOR IF-MAS⭐ Curated by Jack Caradoc. I wonder if this is the most unique Christmas anthology out in the world right now? Thanks to @dreich.bsky.social for my copy🙏🏻 Proud to have two 'ifs' within about #FrankZappa & #GeorgiaOKeefe #Christmasanthologies #collaborations #Christmaspoetry

Here’s ‘To The Heavens Steer’ from my new poetry collection This Joyful Interlude, out now! Previously published in @darkwinterlitmag.bsky.social Book links (or pm me for a signed copy) UK amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FWKQBX77 US amazon.com/dp/B0FWKQBX77 CA amazon.ca/dp/B0FWKQBX77 #poem #poems #poetry 1/2

Freezing night Mitchell P #art

Mesmeric writing from Jayanta Bhaumik in his new chapbook with Alien Buddha Press @alienbuddhapress.bsky.social Really enjoying this collection! #mustread #highlyrecommend #poetrychapbooks #freshwriting

Thrilled that CHASMS my new collection concerning intersections, will be released by the diverse & boundary pushing @alienbuddhapress.bsky.social in 2026! Heartfelt thanks to the excellent Jack Caradoc & Sam Szanto for previewing &to the editor Red for believing in this book. 🩶 #Chasms #newchapbook

#Jolabokaflod! 📚 Get ready for your Christmas book flood with these gems. 💎 One Week One Span of Human Life from @ings4words.bsky.social ✨ Forest Girl by @jumpingjulespoetry.bsky.social ✨ Legato Without a Lisp by Sanjeev Sethi. ✨ #holidaypicks #highlyrecommended #mustread

The latest gorgeous edition of @suburbanwitchlit.bsky.social is here and I’m thrilled to have a poem inside. Thank you so much 💛

"Were Blues". From "Contact Light" [Alien Buddha Press]. #poem #poetry #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #horrorpoem #werewolf #contactlight #alienbuddhapress @alienbuddhapress.bsky.social @markknight63.bsky.social

‘Dad’, the new chapbook by Darek Thomas is now available! Preview 5 poems- alienbuddhapress.wordpress.com/2025/12/21/spotlight-dad-by-darek-thomas/ Paperback- amazon.com/dp/B0G3PMDGC7 A bassinet and a pink layette A true memory to never forget Beautiful snowflake, un sobriquet

My new collection This Joyful Interlude is only £2.49 (or $3.34) on kindle. Even so, I get more royalties from Kindle sales than paperbacks or hardbacks. Here are some kindle links: UK amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FWKQBX77 US amazon.com/dp/B0FWKQBX77 CA amazon.ca/dp/B0FWKQBX77 #poem #poems #poetry #books

Check out this beautiful issue of Suburban Witchcraft Magazine, which contains a piece of my artwork!

Delighted to have 3 poems in the excellent Manchester Review. Contrasting pieces. The first recalls my time writing satire. The third’s an older philosophical reflection. Sat between them, the short #poem ‘Again’ reflects my recent style @manchesterreview.bsky.social #poetrycommunity #poetsonbluesky

COVER REVEAL: ‘A Heart- Squeeze of Beginnings and Endings’ by Jenna Plewes I must admit one of the rare pleasures of the whole Hedgehog 'thing' for me, has been able to work with the rather wonderful Jenna Plewes on a few of her collections. She is somebody who I had long admired and it has been a…

‘Creeping Legends’, the new chapbook by Jayanta Bhaumik is now available. Preview first 6 poems- alienbuddhapress.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/spotlight-creeping-legends-by-jayanta-bhaumik/ Paperback- amazon.com/dp/B0G1GFTVR8

If-mas ⭐ This anthology is going to be BRILLIANT! Proud to have two 'ifs' within... Thank you to Jack Caradoc for setting the bar higher with this new fresh standard for Christmas poetry. @dreich.bsky.social #Ifmas #ComingSoon #JackCaradoc #TheCandymansTrumpet #quirky #unique

Coming very very soon - delighted to be part of this wonderful anthology with the great and good. Huge thanks to Jack Caradoc Subscribers to @dreich.bsky.social Trumpet will get a PDF - to subscribe free of charge email Jack at [email protected] and write subscribe please. Merry #ifmas!

PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN: ‘What Love Is’ by Kerry Darbishire Well, what can I say apart from that I am scarily chuffed to be able to announce that PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN BABY for the latest collection from one of the finest poets I have had the pleasure to read - Kerry Darbishire's What Love Is.…

Thrilled that my poem THE CHRISTMAS GOBLINS, inspired by Western Balkan folklore, is featured within the Christmas Special of the TICKETS TO SCARY-NESS ON THE POETRY EXPRESS. Thank you to the editors.👺❄️👺 #ChristmasFolklore #ChristmasPoetry #SpookyPoems #ThePoetryExpress scaryness.com/christmas-sp...

Friends, the 1 year anniversary issue of SHINE Quarterly is 1 week old today! Thanks for all of your support through this inaugural year -- it's a true honor to publish so many fine poets from around the world! All of SHINE's issues are available here: www.tinyurl.com/shinepoetryseries #shinepoetry

Here’s ‘Skimming’ 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 AU amazon.com.au/dp/1068432330 #poem #poems #poetry #books #booklovers

This is a beautiful delivery. Have a listen! #adventwithpaulconnolly

The final weekly instalment of Book Bag of the year brings a time of celebration. Why not take a few minutes out and relax at the The Book Bag Christmas Party. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you all.

This is a beautiful delivery. Have a listen! #adventwithpaulconnolly

PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN: “Urban Fledgling” by Annie Cowell

Thrilled that my poem THE CHRISTMAS GOBLINS, inspired by Western Balkan folklore, is featured within the Christmas Special of the TICKETS TO SCARY-NESS ON THE POETRY EXPRESS. Thank you to the editors.👺❄️👺 #ChristmasFolklore #ChristmasPoetry #SpookyPoems #ThePoetryExpress scaryness.com/christmas-sp...

It means a great deal to me to be in one of my dream publications, the wonderful @fullhouselitmag.bsky.social www.fullhouseliterary.com/poetry/gatew...? Huge thanks to Leia, JP Seabright, Kinneson and everyone involved #poetry #poetrycommunity

Peaceful thing I started doing, reading a poem with music. I was reminded of this because I saw the post about a challenge to include an unusual color word in a poem… which reminded me of when I shared this the first time.

Meaningful and impactful reads for the holiday season. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 This Was Your Mother by ❄️ @samszanto.bsky.social A Cancer Notebook by ❄️ @peterthabitjones.bsky.social Othernesses by ❄️ @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social #mustread #poetrycollections

It’s an absolute honour to have a dark #spokenword #video poem chosen by @rfredekenter.bsky.social and @vikkicwrites.bsky.social @icefloepress.bsky.social for its December New Works feature. #poetry #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #poetrycommunity wp.me/paKJoI-7d5

Something for the weekend - to start to get you in the festive mood! Huge thanks to all the poets and the wonderful Post Community News GM #poetry #poetrycommunity

Congratulations Peter on these festive picks, and thank you for including a little one from me too. ❄️🌲❄️ #PoetryCorner #ChristmasPoetry #SeasonalPoems @pdevonald.bsky.social

Having so much fun with the new @nealzetterpoet.bsky.social book. ‘Here are 55 SHORT poems that are perfect for performing, sharing and reading at home or at school’ and I agree. Fab illustrations by Will Hughes. Neal is a magician with words, I really recommend 🙂🌟 @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social

My fifth #AdventPoem recording is of my #poem Winter Wandering, first published in the brilliant @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social’s online poetry periodical, The Starbeck Orion. A link to the text and an earlier recording is in the thread below #poetrycommunity #poetsonbluesky #christmas #advent

COVER REVEAL: ‘What Love Is’ by Kerry Darbishire Well, another brilliant collection on the horizon is from one of my favourite ever poets, the  awesome Kerry Darbishire, who has created what I think is very much her finest work to date. Which frankly is going some. Today, I can only share the…

That's a wrap! 🎉 Happy holidays from the #HarlowCircleofPoetry ❄️ See you in the New Year! 🎊 #harlowpoetry #harlowstanza #essexpoetry

These poetry gems would make anyone happy for Christmas... A Proper Hedgehog Vintage Christmas ❄️ This Joyful Interlude 🌸 Soi-meme 💚 @hedgehogpress.co.uk @lawrencemoore.bsky.social @victoriaspires.bsky.social