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Ellen Forkin

@ellenforkin.bsky.social

I’m a chronically ill artist, writer and poet living in beautiful Orkney with a passion for folklore, myth and magic. To be published: Twisted Orkney Tales ✨ www.ellenforkin.co.uk

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Ellen Forkin@ellenforkin.bsky.social · 5d ago

The face when marmite-flavoured coffee isn’t on the human cafe’s menu board. No, he doesn’t want pumpkin spice latte. Or lavender matcha. Or salted caramel hot chocolate with hazelnut syrup. Sigh. He’ll have a cuppa, then, milk and seven sugars, please. #ArtSky

A digital drawing of a goblin stood sideways looking grumpy. His bottom lip and big tummy sticks out and his hands hang by his sides. He’s wearing a large pointed hat. The background is mottled tan. Signature: Ellen Forkin.
Association for Scottish Literature@asls.org.uk · last wk.

For #NationalPoetryDay, @byleaveswelive.bsky.social brings you six short poetry films in Gaelic & English by contemporary writers, all of whom have been part of Scotland’s Next Generation Young Makars programme. #poetry www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/national-poe...

National Poetry Day 2026: Wonder

For National Poetry Day 2026 (Thursday 1 October), the Scottish Poetry Library has teamed up with Brand Scotland to bring you six short poetry films by contemporary writers, all of whom have been part...

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Ellen Forkin@ellenforkin.bsky.social · 2w ago

After my announcement, here’s a late, happy update: I’ve finally been able to read this lovely little book ‘Lines of Communication’ by The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press. Very proud to have my poem ‘Starling Song’ published in such a wonderful anthology of poems all about urban wildlife! #PoetrySky #Poems

A photo of Ellen smiling as she holds the book: ‘Lines of Communication. A Poetry Anthology by The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press. Edited by Bronwen R Evans and Marcelle Newbold.’
Ellen Forkin@ellenforkin.bsky.social · 2w ago

Bit of a sad post. I’ve been so unwell, physically and mentally, that I’m very behind with progress on my book. Therefore, ‘Twisted Orkney Tales’ will be delayed while I recover and catch-up. Thank you for all your support, kind words and encouragement so far 💛

A graphic of a misty sky with orbs of light. In white bold writing are the words: Book Delayed due to ill health. Twisted Orkney Tales. Ellen Forkin.
Scottish Poetry Library@byleaveswelive.bsky.social · last mo.

🎙️ NEW SPL PODCAST! Its the 1st of the month which means our monthly poetry podcast NOTHING BUT THE POEM is let loose, this time with host @samueltongue.bsky.social taking a deep dive into two poems by the wonderful Imtiaz Dharker www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/podcast/noth...

Nothing But The Poem- Imtiaz Dharker

The SPL’s resident podcast host Sam Tongue takes a deep dive into two poems by one of Britain’s most beloved poets, Imtiaz Dharker. Imtiaz Dharker – a Pakistani-born poet who grew up in Glasgow, then ...

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ME Association@meassociation.org.uk · 2w ago

1/2: The Overlapping Illness Alliance has written to The Telegraph in response to their article, How having a disability became cool, published on 5 September 2026. Read the letter: https://www.overlappingillnessalliance.org.uk/resources/#open-letter #MECFS

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