My book's first birthday

My book's approaching its first birthday! It might have garnered great reviews and accolades, but the best reward has been seeing it reach over 200 pairs of hands so far. Poetry only comes alive once it enters a reader's imagination! Thanks are due to all the editors at journals such as The Spectator, The Rialto, Acumen, Wild Court, Stand, Poetry Birmingham, Bad Lilies, The Frogmore Papers and Finished Creatures, where some of these poems first appeared, but especially thanks to Helena Nelson for publishing the collection.

However, its journey's only just begun. More readings from Whatever You Do, Just Don't are coming up in the New Year. Chichester and Faversham are confirmed so far for late February, and I'd be delighted if any other events or festivals were able to offer me a slot...!

@RialtoPoetry

@spectator

@PoetryBrum

@BadLilies

@FinishedPoetry

@AcumenPoetry

@FrogmorePress

, where some of these poems first appeared, but especially thanks to

@Nell_Nelson

for publishing the book.

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