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LJ Ireton @literaryvegan.bsky.social · 18h

Not one, but two of my poems were longlisted in the Turning Points Poetry Competition and are going in the anthology! I'm delighted - thank you so much @blackcatpress.bsky.social

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Susan Darlington @susandarlington.bsky.social · 1d

I’m delighted to have two poems highly commended in this competition. Congratulations to all the winners; can’t wait to read them all in the upcoming anthology. 🐈‍⬛

Black Cat Poetry Press @blackcatpress.bsky.social · 1d

The results are in! Full list and judge’s note on instagram.

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cadicarterbrown.bsky.social @cadicarterbrown.bsky.social · 1d

Delighted to have 2 poems (as Tamara Evans) longlisted for the @blackcatpress.bsky.social Turning Points Poetry Competition 🤗 Thank you @outspokenacademy.bsky.social for the awesome courses where they began their lives #poetry #outspokenacademy #outspokenacademyplus

Black Cat Poetry Press @blackcatpress.bsky.social · 1d

The results are in! Full list and judge’s note on instagram.

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Roger Hare @hareontherun.bsky.social · 1d

Big congrats to all prize winners & commended 👏👏.... & to all longlisted - including me 🤗🤗 - who'll appear in the comp anthology

Black Cat Poetry Press @blackcatpress.bsky.social · 1d

The results are in! Full list and judge’s note on instagram.

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Elizabeth Osmond @bethosmond.bsky.social · 1d

Thrilled to have 2 poems on the long list and what a fab list of names 🥳❤️ congratulations to all!

Black Cat Poetry Press @blackcatpress.bsky.social · 1d

The results are in! Full list and judge’s note on instagram.

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Black Cat Poetry Press @blackcatpress.bsky.social · 1d

The results are in! Full list and judge’s note on instagram.

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Mslexia @mslexia.bsky.social · 3d

'Black British literature has always been rich, but too often it hasn’t been given the platform or investment it deserves.'

www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...

‘We don’t celebrate Black creativity enough’: why the Black British book festival is bigger than ever

Ahead of the BBBF this weekend, authors who’ll be in attendance explain the crisis in publishing of Black writing, and why coming together is the solution

www.theguardian.com

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Benedicta Norell @benedictan.bsky.social · 3d

Happy One Year Book Birthday to my Debut Terrible Mother published by @blackcatpress.bsky.social

#poetry #blueskypoets

Cover of Terrible Mother by B Norell dark green with a drawing of a swan

Back cover of Terrible Mother by B Norell dark green with wisteria draped in top left corner and blurbs

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Elizabeth Osmond @bethosmond.bsky.social · 10d

Lovely pamphlet from Kristina Diprose - recommend! She has a knack for capturing tiny details which brings the writing to life
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Karen Pierce Gonzalez @karenpgonzalez.bsky.social · 17d

Oh, sister-poet (we even share the same publisher @blackcatpress.bsky.social) thank you for this feedback. #NotJustPretty is really something, right? Can't wait to host you as #OpenMicPoet in January! #WomenSupportWomen #StayCreative @thebrokenspine.co.uk thebrokenspine.co.uk/2025/09/14/n...

#NotJustPretty: Meet the Artists Leading the Charge - The Broken Spine

On October 4, 2025, we’ll be launching #NotJustPretty — a new series that celebrates artists who identify as women. For us, this project is about refusing to

thebrokenspine.co.uk

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Black Cat Poetry Press @blackcatpress.bsky.social · 26d

Kristina Diprose’s beautiful debut pamphlet of eco poetry is now available on our website. Grab your copy today!

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Black Cat Poetry Press @blackcatpress.bsky.social · Sep 13

Join Kristina to launch her Black Cat pamphlet Thin Spells

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Seren Books @serenbooks.bsky.social · Sep 8

Coming soon: Laura Wainwright’s debut poetry collection is a powerful exploration of resilience in the face of ecological and human crises. Publishing 15 October. Pre-order now www.serenbooks.com/book/the-sto...

This cover shows a lino cut print of a jagged seed head bursting against a blue sky. The text reads: The Storm's Flora, Laura Wainwright

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Black Cat Poetry Press @blackcatpress.bsky.social · Sep 8

Have you entered our competition yet? Entries open until 30th September. Send us your poems!

Black Cat Poetry Press @blackcatpress.bsky.social · Aug 1

Competition time! Our latest competition is on the theme of Turning Points judged by Rebecca Watts. All info available on our website.

#poetrycompetition #poetry

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Karen Pierce Gonzalez @karenpgonzalez.bsky.social · Sep 5

A collection like #DownRiverWithLiPo takes a team: #poet #editors #reviewers #commentators #coverartist #supporters and #critics. Could not have done without all of them. @blackcatpress.bsky.social @alanparrywriter.co.uk @thebrokenspine.co.uk

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Marcelle Newbold @marcellenewbold.bsky.social · Sep 5

A fabulous evening full of joy and beautiful poetry. Many thanks to @karenpgonzalez.bsky.social for her meditative words, and congratulations on the launch of ‘Down River with Li Po’ from @blackcatpress.bsky.social, (the guest readers were fantastic too)

Karen Pierce Gonzalez @karenpgonzalez.bsky.social · Sep 4

Was I happy with this launch of #DownRiverWithLiPo? What do you think? Surrounded by fine poets from all over the world, who wouldn't be? @marcellenewbold.bsky.social @jenwithwords.bsky.social #BarryHollow @jeromeberglund.bsky.social #DennysCambarau @blackcatpress.bsky.social

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Seren Books @serenbooks.bsky.social · Sep 3

Coming soon: This autumnal weather 🍂 has us excited to reveal the cover for Efa Lois’ new book ‘Gwrachod Cymru | Welsh Witches’! Publishing on 1 October, her illustrated guide to the witches of Wales is a must-read for anyone interested in Welsh history & folklore www.serenbooks.com/book/gwracho...

This cover is illustrated in Efa Lois' signature style. It shows five of the witches from the book framed by dandelions, mushrooms and animals. The text reads: Gwrachod Cymru Welsh Witches. Efa Lois.

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Black Cat Poetry Press @blackcatpress.bsky.social · Sep 2

Excited to announce Galia Admoni has been long listed for her Black Cat pamphlet Immediately After and then Later. Congrats Galia!

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Marcelle Newbold @marcellenewbold.bsky.social · Sep 1

Excited to hear Karen, and guests, read this Thursday, launching her pamphlet ‘Down River with Li Po’ from @blackcatpress.bsky.social

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Karen Pierce Gonzalez @karenpgonzalez.bsky.social · Aug 31

Join me this Thursday as #poets from 5 countries help me launch ‘Down River with Li Po’ @blackcatpress.bsky.social @marcellenewbold.bsky.social @jenwithwords.bsky.social @jeromeberglund.bsky.social #BarryHollow #DennysCambarau 8pm BST/ Noon PST zoom: linktr.ee/blackcatpress #PoetsofBlueSky

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Black Cat Poetry Press @blackcatpress.bsky.social · Aug 31

Cover reveal! Our upcoming release by Kristina Diprose

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Karen Pierce Gonzalez @karenpgonzalez.bsky.social · Aug 28

Join us as we gather together to celebrate #DownRiverWithLiPo #poetry @blackcatpress.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/marc...

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Jenny Wong @jenwithwords.bsky.social · Aug 28

✨One week from today! ✨

Join the launch party for @karenpgonzalez.bsky.social newest poetry collection ‘Down River with Li Po’ on Sept. 4th @ 8pm BST/1pm MST, hosted by @blackcatpress.bsky.social with guest readers Barry Hollow, Jerome Berglund, Marcelle Newbold and me!

Zoom link info below ⬇️

Karen Pierce Gonzalez online book launch poster for ‘Down River with Li Po’ , Thursday 4 Sept 8pm BST/1pm MST, from the Black Cat Poetry Press. Zoom link via Black Cat link tree.

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Black Cat Poetry Press @blackcatpress.bsky.social · Aug 26

Join us for the book launch of @karenpgonzalez.bsky.social
Down River with Li Po on the 4th September 8pm. You can join via the link in bio on the night. Hope to see you there!

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The Poetry Society @poetrysociety.org.uk · Aug 24

📚 It's August, which means the #SealeyChallenge is underway! To help you on your journey to read a book every day this month, The Poetry Society has gotten in touch with poets we've recently worked with for some recommendations.

Next up is Ian Duhig, who is on the judging panel for (...)

Ian Duhig recommends 'Singletary'. "I have followed Geraldine's work for decades and Singletary contains all her characteristic strengths of exuberant wit, intellectual depth, idiosyncratic learning, slant wit and real spiritual and deep human love expressed with great linguistic panache. If you don't know her, take this chance to get acquainted."

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Karen Pierce Gonzalez @karenpgonzalez.bsky.social · Aug 17

Paul, this is perfect! In fact, I will read it (courtesy of you) at the #DownRiverWithLiPo book launch Sept. 4. Details to come. @blackcatpress.bsky.social #poetry #PoetsOfBlueSky #LiPo
bsky.app/profile/paul...

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