hello out there in the skies we have been going through some changes here at the magazine and have over a long period of discussion several other options decided on a new name. Anteroom. To celebrate this we are creating our first cash prize competition opening for submissions in mid September 🍀
Marcelle Newbold
@marcellenewbold.bsky.social
Poet- place and inheritance, Cardiff Wales Bridport shortlist. Poems: Poetry Wales, Propel, IS&T, Iamb, Atrium, Fly on the Wall, Black Bough, Broken Spine, Ice Floe…. https://linktr.ee/marcellenewbold
hi all it’s been a while… later today we have a longer announcement over on IG. Here are the bullet points; we have a competition this year, name change, April submissions for substack and HELP we need readers, a coeditor for substack & managing staff. Would you like to join us?
Two poets. Many paths. One shared landscape. Crossing Paths — Reading Tour 2026 Jean Atkin & Richard Skinner journey between place, nomenclature & nature, @jmatkin.bsky.social @richardnskinner.bsky.social 📍 UK dates from February–September 🖤 Join them on the road. #CrossingPaths #PoetryTour
A trip to the sea for @ewenglass.bsky.social latest collection, throughly enjoyable (the sea and the poems) !
HAPPY LAUNCH DAY: “Hemlock & Honey” – Margaret Royall Well, I am so verily chuffed to say HAPPY LAUNCH DAY to the rather brilliant Margaret Royall, on the Book Birth Day of her latest collection, Hemlock & Honey. Signed First run, First Edition copies are still (just about) available direct from…
HAPPY LAUNCH DAY: “Hemlock & Honey” – Margaret Royall
Well, I am so verily chuffed to say HAPPY LAUNCH DAY to the rather brilliant Margaret Royall, on the Book Birth Day of her latest collection, Hemlock & Honey. Signed First run, First Edition copies are still (just about) available direct from the lady herself, so don't delay, order today... Order Signed Copies Direct From Margaret Royall HERE As I approach my three score years and ten I have been thinking back over the past decades and analysing the memorable events that stand out for me most, reflecting on those that have exerted the greatest influence on my life.
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Thrilled and excited to be a new author signing for the brilliant Parlyaree Press! Pleased to announce that my new YA poetry collection exploring emotions - 'The Amygdala Safari' will be coming soon! Heartfelt thank you to Parlyaree Press for believing in the book! 🩷🧡💚🌈 @parlyareepress.bsky.social
Tonight ! Come along on zoom for an evening of poetry!
NOW is the time to #SpeakUp/SpeakOut That's exactly what I'll do as January feature #poet! Program incl #poetryperformance tips. Special friends #LKN @celesteschueler.bsky.social @marcellenewbold.bsky.social #AntoinetteVPayne #KeithMar & open mic poets too! #NorthBayPoetics Zoom link: DM
Book post! Excited for a cuppa with @louisepoetical.bsky.social collection from @hedgehogpress.co.uk, with beautiful cover art by @oormilaprahlad.bsky.social. Congratulations ! ✨
A great launch event. Fantastic to hear these poems out loud. 🙏 to @marcellenewbold.bsky.social & The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press!
A wonderful day with The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press latest anthology ‘Lines of Communication’ online launches. It was such a joy to hear the poems, selected by myself and Bronwen read out loud, and to celebrate together @wennieevans.bsky.social ✨
A wonderful day with The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press latest anthology ‘Lines of Communication’ online launches. It was such a joy to hear the poems, selected by myself and Bronwen read out loud, and to celebrate together @wennieevans.bsky.social ✨
Many thanks to @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social for publishing my multigenerational poem in their beautifully curated Winter Anthology. A joy to be included, it’s a sumptuous celebration of the dimensions of the season. Available in paperback and hardcover 💫
‘planted you a boat/ a pyre’ 🔥 @marcellenewbold.bsky.social from the Christmas and winter anthology. blackboughpoetry.com/news
COMPETITION ALERT! Just over two weeks to go! MAGMA POETRY COMPETITION 2025/26 The Judge’s Prize – poems of 11 to 50 lines The Editors’ Prize – poems of up to 10 lines Deadline 31 January 2026 T his year's judge is Rishi Dastidar @betarish.bsky.social magmapoetry.com/competition/
So grateful to have received this generous endorsement of my work from EIC Ophelia Monet and to have ‘Dagger Sonnet’ accepted for publication in the forthcoming issue of Wildscape Literary Journal 💚🌱 A lovely start to the new year! wildscapelit.com
NOW is the time to #SpeakUp/SpeakOut That's exactly what I'll do as January feature #poet! Program incl #poetryperformance tips. Special friends #LKN @celesteschueler.bsky.social @marcellenewbold.bsky.social #AntoinetteVPayne #KeithMar & open mic poets too! #NorthBayPoetics Zoom link: DM
Tickets are flying out for this event... #promptcombo #poemsabout crews, hope to see some of you there! 🤗
Coming up this Friday! Don't miss this gorgeous feast of talent & creativity. Free tickets via Eventbrite: oncemorewithfeeling.eventbrite.co.uk @moette.bsky.social @benedictan.bsky.social @racheljeffcoat.bsky.social @jenferoze.bsky.social
Thank you so much Julie Stevens for your kind words about my new book This Joyful Interlude! Book links (or pm me for an author copy): UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/1068432330 US: amazon.com/dp/1068432330 CA: amazon.ca/dp/1068432330 AU: amazon.com.au/dp/1068432330 #poems #poetry #books #booklovers
What gorgeous poems these are! Well done @lawrencemoore.bsky.social. I enjoyed reading your new book, I recommend ❤️
Free reading including me!
Coming up this Friday! Don't miss this gorgeous feast of talent & creativity. Free tickets via Eventbrite: oncemorewithfeeling.eventbrite.co.uk @moette.bsky.social @benedictan.bsky.social @racheljeffcoat.bsky.social @jenferoze.bsky.social
Coming up this Friday! Don't miss this gorgeous feast of talent & creativity. Free tickets via Eventbrite: oncemorewithfeeling.eventbrite.co.uk @moette.bsky.social @benedictan.bsky.social @racheljeffcoat.bsky.social @jenferoze.bsky.social
The first issue of Season 3 is now live! #EkphrasticFolkArt @jumpingjulespoetry.bsky.social l #KarenNFitzGerald #MercedesDugger and more! #FolkHeartPress #Folklore #FolkArt #poetry #prose #microflash folkheartpressblog.blogspot.com
Happy end of 2025! A beautiful day by the sea - calm after the recent storms, lots of kelp on the shoreline showing the underwater turmoil. No yearly round up from me, just gratitude to the poetry and writing communities, thank you, for your support, grace and encouragement. Much love for 2026 ✨✨
Happy end of 2025! A beautiful day by the sea - calm after the recent storms, lots of kelp on the shoreline showing the underwater turmoil. No yearly round up from me, just gratitude to the poetry and writing communities, thank you, for your support, grace and encouragement. Much love for 2026 ✨✨
OMG, only days away! Thrilled to be able to read RAVENSONG on #NEWYEARSEVE alongside some several brilliant #poets. #EatTheStorms @eatthestorms.com #KevinGraham @mollytwomey.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/eatt...
Tune in on New Year’s Eve from 5pm on most podcast platforms for One Last Storm for 2025 Guests include @karenpgonzalez.bsky.social Kevin Graham & @mollytwomey.bsky.social