My latest collection of poems is available from Longbarrow Press. Little Piece of Harm is a narrative sequence that focuses on 24 hours in the life of a city that has been shut down in the aftermath of a shooting. As this act of violence ramifies outwards, the sequence explores the geographical reach of Sheffield…
Posted on 28th March 2021 in PublicationsThe Longbarrow Press exhibition Scale at Bloc Projects (Sheffield) featured a series of film collaborations involving artists and poets who focused on ideas of micro and macro perspectives of the world. As part of this initiative, I produced a film-poem entitled ‘Skin’ with the photographer Karl Hurst. The work focuses on a period of illness in…
Posted on 5th January 2013 in NewsI’ve been asked to read my poetry at The Beehive Pub in Bradford on Monday 10th September. The Beehive has regular meeting sessions, workshops and readings over the year. It’s worth checking out their website for more details about where they are and what they do – and about my up and coming event. I’ll…
Posted on 8th September 2012 in EventsI’ve just put up another posting up on Longbarrow Press’s website blog. You can read my observations here on place names in poetry. Alongside my contribution you can read fellow Longbarrow poets review books and discuss various topics that have been preoccupying them. There’s also new material to read on the Longbarrow website concerning an updated…
Posted on 14th July 2012 in NewsWork in progress with regards to a new collaboration I’m participating in with the artists Paul Evans and Karl Hirst can be viewed here. The title of the project is Tissues and Organs and will feature art work by Paul Evans, photography by Karl Hirst and poetry by myself. The work will be exhibited at…
Posted on 25th June 2012 in NewsIt’s worth checking out Rob Hindle’s excellent blog if you get the chance. He regularly updates his site with thoughtful pieces on writing poetry, creativity, and wider aspects of the arts. He has a ‘guest poet’ slot as well that is certainly worth reading. You can find his own poetry on the site as well.
Posted on 13th May 2012 in News