Here is a great review of Martin Figura’s wonderful pamphlet from his residency at Salisbury hospital during the height of the pandemic It is by Khadija Rouf for THE FRIDAY POEM and says: The impact of Figura’s pamphlet is lasting, palpable and deeply affecting. My Name is Mercy was published in December 2021 and is an […]
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New Book for International Women’s Day
Many of us will recognise ourselves amongst these pages as the poet navigates the tricky waters between cleaning the toilet, caring for the children, her partner and herself; and often in that order. A debut collection from Khadija Rouf Read more about it/ buy a copy here Nadia x
My Name is Mercy Review
My Name is Mercy has been reviewed by everybody’s reviewing! You can read the full review here You can read endorsements from the guardian and Newsnight and buy a copy here I am so proud to have published this – Martin Figura’s poems from a residency at Salisbury Hospital, during the height of the pandemic […]
Offcumdens – A photography and poetry book! by Bob Hamilton & Emma Storr
Hi everyone! I am so delighted to let you know about this wonderful book of black & white photographs by Bob Hamilton and poetry by Emma Storr all abut Yorkshire – the county they both fell in love with, separately, and moved to about 30 years ago. PRAISE FOR OFFCUMDENS: There’s a space; a liminal […]
Fred D’Aguiar/ Fair Acre Press in TLS!! and what praise!!
How wonderful Fred D’Aguiar’s extremely personal yet Universal pamphlet on the loss of his dear friend Grace has made it into the Times Literary Supplement! In fact it’s the first poetry pamphlet discussed in the article and it is a deservedly glowing description of it Especially weird as it wasnt actually shortlisted for the Michael […]
1 week sale on SIGNED Selima Hill CALENDARS
Ive got the Black Friday bug and have realised that Xmas and New Year are just round the corner! So here is an opportunity – to receive a signed Selima Hill calendar – only 100 in existence – for only £10 including p&p!! Click here to order it and I will get it out to […]
These are the Hands NHS poem event! In person and online
Sand Film Studios have put together an amazing event!! Click here for the online live event Click here to attend in person in London Sands Films studio has invited Miriam Margolyes, Mark Thomas and others, such as Dr Bob Gill, to read poems about the NHS written by nurses, doctors and other NHS staff. These […]
Sphinx review – Carl Tomlinson
What a lovely review of Carl Tomlinson’s Changing Places “These are poems that are not easily spooked. They lean into their collar as they move steadily and willingly either door-to-door or up and down a field.” To read the full review click here To read other reviews, the first poem of the pamphlet and to […]
Fan-peckled Review in High Window
Fan-peckled has been reviewed in The High Window: “This is a book to return to again and again to lift the spirits.” You can buy the book here You can read the full review here Nadia x
Liz Lefroy pamphlet reviewed
GREAT MASTER/small boy has been reviewed on Ink,Sweat & Tears “Liz Lefroy, who does so much for the poetry community, leads us just as generously through this slim collection that goes successfully in search of music, Beethoven, Viennese Whirls and love. And our journey alongside her and her lively son is full of joy, and […]