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The problem with having had the gleam is that for it to mean anything, work has to ensue. I hate … More

Afterwards

Greenbelt Festival, Friday 23rd August Outside, it is a very warm 28º. Inside our tented venue the canvass and stage … More

‘Hello,’ says the book. ‘I’ve missed you.’ ‘I’ve missed you, too,’ I say. I look at the book for a … More

Shute Festival, 13 September, St Michael’s Church The audience in pews. September sunlight and warmth still in the air, light … More

Paul Brookes at Wombwell Rainbow has posted an interview with me about my reading and writing life, my influences … More

I am delighted to announce that my new book of poems The Afterlife is now on sale. You can buy it … More

I am delighted to announce that my new book of poems The Afterlife is now on sale. You can buy it … More

– –for Peter and Amanda Carpenter Yesterday a miraculous thing happened. I took delivery of a box containing copies … More

After what feels like a very long wait since the publication of Riddance in 2012, I am delighted to be publishing … More