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The Orderly Demise of the Hedgehog

In September 2017 Hedgehog began on a spreadsheet, developing into a plan based upon the idea that if I could find 100 like minded poetry lovers to join, what became, the Cult of the Spiny Hog, it would allow us to publish a lot of poetry collections and…
The Orderly Demise of the Hedgehog
In September 2017 Hedgehog began on a spreadsheet, developing into a plan based upon the idea that if I could find 100 like minded poetry lovers to join, what became, the Cult of the Spiny Hog, it would allow us to publish a lot of poetry collections and anthologies, without any kind of Arts Funding, or my developing the publisher’s twitch you see on the faces of all those sitting behind piles of unsold books at literary fayres across the land.
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PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN: ‘What Love Is’ by Kerry Darbishire

Well, what can I say apart from that I am scarily chuffed to be able to announce that PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN BABY for the latest collection from one of the finest poets I have had the pleasure to read - Kerry Darbishire's What Love Is.…
PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN: ‘What Love Is’ by Kerry Darbishire
Well, what can I say apart from that I am scarily chuffed to be able to announce that PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN BABY for the latest collection from one of the finest poets I have had the pleasure to read - Kerry Darbishire's What Love Is. Officially released on St. Valentine's Day, this is something special and as ever, Signed First Run, First Edition copies are only available direct from Kerry.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:14 AM
COVER REVEAL: ‘What Love Is’ by Kerry Darbishire

Well, another brilliant collection on the horizon is from one of my favourite ever poets, the  awesome Kerry Darbishire, who has created what I think is very much her finest work to date. Which frankly is going some. Today, I can only share the…
COVER REVEAL: ‘What Love Is’ by Kerry Darbishire
Well, another brilliant collection on the horizon is from one of my favourite ever poets, the  awesome Kerry Darbishire, who has created what I think is very much her finest work to date. Which frankly is going some. Today, I can only share the beautiful cover based upon a Stephen Darbishire painting, which naturally captures the mood perfectly. The book is due for release in January, with pre-orders opening a bit sooner than that.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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PRE-ORDERS OPEN: “Polar Corona” – Caroline Gill

I am so verily chuffed to say that Pre-orders are NOW OPEN, which means that Caroline Gill's gorgeous wee collection, Polar Corona can be Signed and yours in time for Christmas if you get in touch with Caroline today 🙂 Here is all that you need to…
PRE-ORDERS OPEN: “Polar Corona” – Caroline Gill
I am so verily chuffed to say that Pre-orders are NOW OPEN, which means that Caroline Gill's gorgeous wee collection, Polar Corona can be Signed and yours in time for Christmas if you get in touch with Caroline today 🙂 Here is all that you need to know.. Order Signed Copies Direct From Caroline Gill by contacting her via her website 
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December 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Yay!
Huge thanks to @hedgehogpress.co.uk for sending advance copies of my POLAR CORONA, my #poetry pamphlet. The 🐧 popped out of the package about an hour ago.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Feeling Real, Baby.

Well, we're getting into the end of year bobbins and I have to say that the Death of the Hedgehog ™ is starting to feel a lot more real than it did a couple of months ago. (Gulp!) There is literally just the Final Crimson Spine Competition left that will need to be judged, the…
Feeling Real, Baby.
Well, we're getting into the end of year bobbins and I have to say that the Death of the Hedgehog ™ is starting to feel a lot more real than it did a couple of months ago. (Gulp!) There is literally just the Final Crimson Spine Competition left that will need to be judged, the Final Cult boxes will be on their way next weekend and then a manic few months that will see a lot of pamfies and books shared with the world.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Just starting to ship! Publisher and Editor of Hedgehog Poetry Press, @hedgehogpress.co.uk Mark Davidson, says it is a “gorgeous book, filled with some of the finest poetry I’ve read in years.” Which is so lovely! Order signed copies here: witchbottlepoetry.wordpress.com/2025/11/15/t...
November 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Pocket Broadsheet-a-go-go – Pamfies arriving from the printer day

Blimey - it is always weird when you come up with an idea, and then it turns into a reality and arrives in a brown cardy box, but I have to say that our first - and maybe only, given the on-going hogicide - is a wee stunner. A…
Pocket Broadsheet-a-go-go – Pamfies arriving from the printer day
Blimey - it is always weird when you come up with an idea, and then it turns into a reality and arrives in a brown cardy box, but I have to say that our first - and maybe only, given the on-going hogicide - is a wee stunner. A really simple idea - a foldy origami bit of paper that turns into a pocket wonderfilled with stunning poetry, and in this case it is the amaziballs poet lady Katrina Moinet that is turning it into something truly special. Don't forget - you can only get one of these direct from the lady herself... Find out all about it HERE
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December 9, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Can I just say…

Can I just say, and excuse the frothyness of the comment, but I love Margaret Royall's poetry. We've just (finally, finally) finished pulling together her new collection and sent it off to print, and it reminds me how much I love reading her work. I think this is the third…
Can I just say…
Can I just say, and excuse the frothyness of the comment, but I love Margaret Royall's poetry. We've just (finally, finally) finished pulling together her new collection and sent it off to print, and it reminds me how much I love reading her work. I think this is the third collection we've done (I should check, but it involves energy ;o) and she constantly astonishes me with just how good she is.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
AND THE WINNER IS: “Pocket Hedgehog Micro Collection Competition #4″

Well, I have to say that I love the design of our wee Pocket Hedgehogs, and judging our final competition has been bittersweettricky. Luckily, I got therein the end and I am proud to share that the Shortlisted Poets, are: Will…
AND THE WINNER IS: “Pocket Hedgehog Micro Collection Competition #4″
Well, I have to say that I love the design of our wee Pocket Hedgehogs, and judging our final competition has been bittersweettricky. Luckily, I got therein the end and I am proud to share that the Shortlisted Poets, are: Will Kemp (Highly Commended) Calissa Palmer Gavin Bourke Benjamin Oldcorn Lisa Lopresti Katy Cossham (Commended) Sharron Green Gary Day Miriam Moore…
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December 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM
PRE-ORDERS OPEN: Pocket Broadsheet 001: “Lessons in Language Learning” – Katrina Moinet

I am so very pleased to be able to say that Katrina Moinet's stunning wee Pocket Broadsheet, Lessons in Language Learning is now officially available direct From The Lady Herself. To get your own, Limited…
PRE-ORDERS OPEN: Pocket Broadsheet 001: “Lessons in Language Learning” – Katrina Moinet
I am so very pleased to be able to say that Katrina Moinet's stunning wee Pocket Broadsheet, Lessons in Language Learning is now officially available direct From The Lady Herself. To get your own, Limited Edition Signed Copy CLICK HERE Pocket Hedgehogs are beautifully formed wee poetry collections for you to love and collect. Coming in two varieties, Pocket Books and Pocket Broadsheets, this the first in the series of the latter, and collects four beautifully formed 
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December 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
PRE-ORDERS OPEN: “Polar Corona” – Caroline Gill

I am so verily chuffed to say that Pre-orders are NOW OPEN, which means that Caroline Gill's gorgeous wee collection, Polar Corona can be Signed and yours in time for Christmas if you get in touch with Caroline today 🙂 Here is all that you need to…
PRE-ORDERS OPEN: “Polar Corona” – Caroline Gill
I am so verily chuffed to say that Pre-orders are NOW OPEN, which means that Caroline Gill's gorgeous wee collection, Polar Corona can be Signed and yours in time for Christmas if you get in touch with Caroline today 🙂 Here is all that you need to know.. Order Signed Copies Direct From Caroline Gill by contacting her via her website 
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December 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
AND THE WINNER IS… “Over 30s Pamphlet Competition #2”

“Over 30s Pamphlet Competition #2” - RESULTS Well, it is a little later than planned or even hoped, but I am so pleased to be able to announce the winner of our second Over 30s Collection Competition. So with no further delay, I am pleased to…
AND THE WINNER IS… “Over 30s Pamphlet Competition #2”
“Over 30s Pamphlet Competition #2” - RESULTS Well, it is a little later than planned or even hoped, but I am so pleased to be able to announce the winner of our second Over 30s Collection Competition. So with no further delay, I am pleased to announce that the shortlisted poets, are: Sharron Green (Commended) Gavin Bourke Benjamin Oldcorn Jennifer Schneider…
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December 6, 2025 at 5:56 AM
“A Wee Christmas Card Poem and Posh Hamper” – Results

Well, I'm pleased to say that the winner of our Write a Poem and we'll put it in a Christmas card and send you a posh hamper in time for Christmas Challenge, has been chosen and the cards are off to print as I type this. So a very many lots of…
“A Wee Christmas Card Poem and Posh Hamper” – Results
Well, I'm pleased to say that the winner of our Write a Poem and we'll put it in a Christmas card and send you a posh hamper in time for Christmas Challenge, has been chosen and the cards are off to print as I type this. So a very many lots of Crimbulmus Congrat to the slightly pithy Niki Bowyer for her poem 'Schrödinger's Hedgehog' which I think may be poking me with a stick somewhat, but there we are.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
COVER REVEAL: Pocket Broadsheet 001 : Katrina Moinet’s “Lessons in Language Learning”

Well, like a lot of good things in life, this has taken a while longer than I expected, but is most definitely worth the wait. Hopefully we will have a fair few of our pretty little Pocket Hedgehog A6 pamfies out…
COVER REVEAL: Pocket Broadsheet 001 : Katrina Moinet’s “Lessons in Language Learning”
Well, like a lot of good things in life, this has taken a while longer than I expected, but is most definitely worth the wait. Hopefully we will have a fair few of our pretty little Pocket Hedgehog A6 pamfies out and about soon, but what a lot of people didn't know was that there was a 'sister' idea to the wee Pocket…
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December 5, 2025 at 4:57 AM
LAUNCH DAY: “Poems for TAYLOR SWIFT & Other Unicorns” – Various Artists

I am so verily chuffed to say Happy Book Birth Day to all of the fine poets who have their work featured in our tales of teenage obsession, Poems for TAYLOR SWIFT & Other Unicorns ... which hits the shelves and doormats this…
LAUNCH DAY: “Poems for TAYLOR SWIFT & Other Unicorns” – Various Artists
I am so verily chuffed to say Happy Book Birth Day to all of the fine poets who have their work featured in our tales of teenage obsession, Poems for TAYLOR SWIFT & Other Unicorns ... which hits the shelves and doormats this very day. Click Here to find out more
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December 1, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Cult Challenge: December 2025: “Sunshine on a Rainy Day”

It is quite weird to think that this will be the final Cult Challenge as both dreaming them up, and then reading the responses has become a major part of my life over the last few years. It will truly be sorely missed 🙂 But there we are.…
Cult Challenge: December 2025: “Sunshine on a Rainy Day”
It is quite weird to think that this will be the final Cult Challenge as both dreaming them up, and then reading the responses has become a major part of my life over the last few years. It will truly be sorely missed 🙂 But there we are. Life, eh? But getting on with it - in this, the final…
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December 1, 2025 at 2:21 AM
HAPPY LAUNCH DAY: “The How In The World” – Louise Longson

I am so verily chuffed to say that this wonderfilled collection from the quite brilliant Louise Longson is officially Launched! To treat yourself to a Signed, First Run, First Edition - contact Louise direct.. Find out more HERE
HAPPY LAUNCH DAY: “The How In The World” – Louise Longson
I am so verily chuffed to say that this wonderfilled collection from the quite brilliant Louise Longson is officially Launched! To treat yourself to a Signed, First Run, First Edition - contact Louise direct.. Find out more HERE
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November 29, 2025 at 3:18 AM
HAPPY LAUNCH DAY! – “Travelling Light” – Alwyn Marriage

I am more than rather chuffed to be able to finally say ... HAPPY LAUNCH DAY!!! to the rather wonderful Alwyn Marriage on the Book Birth Day of her brilliant collection Travelling Light. You can ONLY order yourself a SIGNED FIRST RUN FIRST…
HAPPY LAUNCH DAY! – “Travelling Light” – Alwyn Marriage
I am more than rather chuffed to be able to finally say ... HAPPY LAUNCH DAY!!! to the rather wonderful Alwyn Marriage on the Book Birth Day of her brilliant collection Travelling Light. You can ONLY order yourself a SIGNED FIRST RUN FIRST EDITION copy direct from the lady herself. Find out all about it HERE or if you are already convinced, order direct from Alwyn via her web site OVER THERE
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November 14, 2025 at 4:15 AM
PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN: “The How In The World” – Louise Longson

Well, what can I say about this gorgeous book, filled with some of the finest poetry I've read in years? Not a lot that I haven't already gushed about, so suffice to say - PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN! To treat yourself to a Signed, First Run,…
PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN: “The How In The World” – Louise Longson
Well, what can I say about this gorgeous book, filled with some of the finest poetry I've read in years? Not a lot that I haven't already gushed about, so suffice to say - PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN! To treat yourself to a Signed, First Run, First Edition - contact Louise direct.. Find out more HERE
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November 13, 2025 at 5:20 AM
PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN: “Poems for TAYLOR SWIFT & Other Unicorns” – Various Artists

Well, I think this one could have been called 'What the World is waiting for' - probably - but I am pleased to say that Pre-orders are now open. There are (genuinely) a very limited number of the First Run First…
PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN: “Poems for TAYLOR SWIFT & Other Unicorns” – Various Artists
Well, I think this one could have been called 'What the World is waiting for' - probably - but I am pleased to say that Pre-orders are now open. There are (genuinely) a very limited number of the First Run First Edition available, and they will only be from here or the poets themselves. So don't delay, Click Here to find out more
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November 12, 2025 at 5:48 AM
PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN!! – “Travelling Light” – Alwyn Marriage

Well, I keep saying that my little legs are going like the clappers under the water, but I am so pleased to say that there is finally some tangible proof as for the first time in a while,  PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN BABY - and you can now order…
PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN!! – “Travelling Light” – Alwyn Marriage
Well, I keep saying that my little legs are going like the clappers under the water, but I am so pleased to say that there is finally some tangible proof as for the first time in a while,  PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN BABY - and you can now order yourself a stunningly cool copy of Alwyn Marriage's collection, Travelling Light direct from the lady herself.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:12 AM
COVER REVEAL: “The How In The World” by Louise Longson

Well, I have to say that it is all go in Hogland, UK at the moment, and we are going to be enjoying a poetry flood over the next few months. I am rather chuffed that surfing the wavey crest will be a quite stunning collection from Louise…
COVER REVEAL: “The How In The World” by Louise Longson
Well, I have to say that it is all go in Hogland, UK at the moment, and we are going to be enjoying a poetry flood over the next few months. I am rather chuffed that surfing the wavey crest will be a quite stunning collection from Louise Longson who is a poet that I have long admired from afar and was so pleased to be able to publish.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:44 AM