Congratulations to SHINE contributor, Hiram Larew, and his team at Poetry X Hunger on their new collection! Learn more here: www.nature-culture.net/poetryxhunger #shinepoetry #poetrycommunity #internationalcommunity
Sam Szanto
@samszanto.bsky.social
Poet, short story writer, PhD researcher. Books with Hedgehog Press, Dreich, Alien Buddha. Best of the Net and Pushcart nominated. Workshop 13th Sept: https://poetryschool.com/courses/microchimerism-loss-connection-writing-absence-attachment-in-parenthood/
If you’re anywhere near Dorchester today or tomorrow there’s a brilliant free festival called The Script’s The Thing spread over 5 venues up and down the high street. 100 15 minute performances from a range of writers. Come see!
Round three of Stone Circle's new Three Poems series. This edition, "Interact with the Dead" includes work by Susan Grimm (@sjgrimm.bsky.social), Mary Christine Delea and Sam Szanto (@samszanto.bsky.social). Enjoy! stonecirclereview.com/collections/... #poem #poetry #death #TheDead
It's Monday once more and today I'm reading Twisted Pike by David Barnett quite slowly What book(s) are you reading this week? 💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
Some #Prompts are like stage curtains. In this case, when pulled back, they can reveal #poetic plots worthy (I hope) of applause! #PoemsAbout #EndOfSummer #Poetry #PoetsOfBlueSky @thebrokenspine.co.uk #StayCreative
Free poetry prompt! This is a taster for my Poetry School workshop next month - for anyone who writes about having or being a parent, absence and attachment. We'll use 'Grief's Alphabet' by Carrie Etter to write an abecedarian poem. Book the workshop: poetryschool.com/courses/micr... #poetry
THE AMYGDALA SAFARI launches on 01/09! See below to find out who the brilliantly talented poets launching with me are. HUGE THANKS to Jonathan Humble & James Hartley for their blurbs. I am so grateful. A special thank you to @parlyareepress.bsky.social for believing in the collection. 💚🙏🏻 #NewBook
IMMORTALIS This poem lives alongside 28 others in my chapbook, CHASMS published by ALIEN BUDDHA PRESS. The word chasm comes from the Ancient Greek word χάσμα (chásma), which means "a yawning hollow," "gulf," or "gaping void." So grateful to @alienbuddhapress.bsky.social for all the support!
poetryschool.com/courses/microc… I'm teaching a class on absence and attachment to parents and children for @poetryschool.bsky.social and would love to see you there #poetryworkshops #poetrypoetryschool.com/courses/micr...d/
Loss & Connection: Writing Absence & Attachment in Parenthood • Poetry School
In this session, we will explore how poetry can convey lasting attachments to children or parents following their absence, whether by death or a transition such as leaving home.
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I’m looking forward to this workshop
Sam Szanto@samszanto.bsky.social · 2mo agoFree poetry prompt! This is a taster for my Poetry School workshop next month - for anyone who writes about having or being a parent, absence and attachment. We'll use 'Grief's Alphabet' by Carrie Etter to write an abecedarian poem. Book the workshop: poetryschool.com/courses/micr... #poetry
Free poetry prompt! This is a taster for my Poetry School workshop next month - for anyone who writes about having or being a parent, absence and attachment. We'll use 'Grief's Alphabet' by Carrie Etter to write an abecedarian poem. Book the workshop: poetryschool.com/courses/micr... #poetry
www.samszanto.com/post/microch... I have written an unusually personal blog post about my fascination with microchimerism, continuing bonds and poetic connections. Please have a read and share. The post is a taster of the content of my workshop for the @poetryschool.bsky.social next month
Microchimerism, Connection and Continuing Bonds
"Death ends a life, but it does not end a relationship."Robert GreenI am 47, and I have looked for connections to other people for my entire life.I spent a lot of time alone as a child, my brother bei...
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www.samszanto.com/post/microch... I have written an unusually personal blog post about my fascination with microchimerism, continuing bonds and poetic connections. Please have a read and share. The post is a taster of the content of my workshop for the @poetryschool.bsky.social next month
Microchimerism, Connection and Continuing Bonds
"Death ends a life, but it does not end a relationship."Robert GreenI am 47, and I have looked for connections to other people for my entire life.I spent a lot of time alone as a child, my brother bei...
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This will be fantastic! 👇🏻 #attachment #parenthood #poetry
Sam Szanto@samszanto.bsky.social · 3mo agopoetryschool.com/courses/microc… I'm teaching a class on absence and attachment to parents and children for @poetryschool.bsky.social and would love to see you there #poetryworkshops #poetrypoetryschool.com/courses/micr...d/
poetryschool.com/courses/microc… I'm teaching a class on absence and attachment to parents and children for @poetryschool.bsky.social and would love to see you there #poetryworkshops #poetrypoetryschool.com/courses/micr...d/
Loss & Connection: Writing Absence & Attachment in Parenthood • Poetry School
In this session, we will explore how poetry can convey lasting attachments to children or parents following their absence, whether by death or a transition such as leaving home.
poetryschool.com
Our Claire Walker is over on @samszanto.bsky.social's blog this week, talking about her new pamphlet How to Shape Our Mouths... www.samszanto.com/post/claire-...
Claire Walker: "I’m always inspired by the experiences of women"
A chat with Claire Walker about her poetry pamphlet, How to Shape Our Mouths (Black Cat Poetry Press, 2026)How would you describe How to Shape Our Mouths in one sentence?The pamphlet is a mainly ekphr...
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Do you want to improve your poetry?How can you go about redrafting your work? I'd💜you to support me & join me for some practical guidance.Discounts available, pl dm.Bkings close 22nd rosanna-mcglone.sumupstore.com/product/poet... #stanza #poets #poetrycommunity #poetry #editing #workshop #UK #class
Poetry Masterclass 28th June 5pm-7.30pm BST
This will be an online poetry masterclass of 2.5 hours exploring the art of redrafting. A practical exploration of an award-winning poet's early and final draft will form the basis of a discussion int...
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NEIGHBOURHOOD ECLIPSE A poem about temporal dissonance from my chapbook #Chasms with Alien Buddha Press. Many thanks to Red for first publishing this piece.🖤 #PoemsAloud #Dissonance #TemporalDissonance #demographics #PoemsAboutCities #cities @alienbuddhapress.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/Ck-pW...
NEIGHBOURHOOD ECLIPSE by Carmella de Keyser
YouTube video by Poetry with Carmella
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Some interviews shine best BECAUSE of the person who conducts the interview! @samszanto.bsky.social is such a soul. Grateful to have this #poetic conversation with her! #Poetry #StayCreative #PoetsSupportPoets #PoetsOfBlueSky
Karen Pierce Gonzalez: "So many moments of everyday life truly are gems unnoticed"
A chat with Karen Pierce Gonzalez about her poetry chapbook, Sun and Moon Wired Together (Bottlecap Press, 2026)How would you describe Sun and Moon Wired Together in one sentence? The extraordinarily ...
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Great to see my story on this list! Thank you @flash500.bsky.social
Flash 500 Writing Competitions@flash500.bsky.social · 7mo agoThe long list is up on the website for the 2026 short story category. Is your title there? flash500.com/category/ann... Good luck to all for the next stage of judging. #shortstories #fiction #writingcommunity #writerscommunity
Thank you @samszanto.bsky.social for taking the time. Really appreciate it 🥰 #diversevoices #writingcommunity #interview
Andrea Damic: "The more I write, the more I feel liberated"
How would you describe ‘All the Losses’ in one sentence? Sam, this is such a difficult question, ugh. I come from a background where people monopolise conversations and get philosophical about anythin...
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