UCL in the snow, tres Christmas
A few weeks ago, I was on UCL campus co-leading a poetry workshop with the poet and blogger Declan ‘Days of Roses‘ Ryan. I gave a short talk about writing a poetry blog, publishing new poets and running poetry events. But the real exciting bit (well, for me at least) was work-shopping some of the poet’s work.
What struck me early on was the huge pool of talent that was in the room, both through the writing that was discussed, but also the editorial commentaries and reasoning of the writers (for example, our most recent Selected Poet – Harry Burke – was involved in the group). I approached those whose work we discussed to send me some poems for the site.
I am really pleased to have these excellent new voices on the blog. Watch out for their names popping up.
Hugh Foley – Poem beginning “Today…”
Angharad Toms – Rhondda Fawr (Part I)
Anna Kirk – Nyirmachabelli got a panga in her skull on Boxing Day
Alexander Zhang – The Arizona Sun Corridor
