@coralrumble.bsky.social
Always writing. Caterpillar Poetry Prize (18), Spark! School Book Awards (23and25). Shortlisted for a UKLA Award (23). Bookoholic. Justice, mercy, humility.
Lunch before the interview - talking poetry, the tree, and how wonderful those Poetry Society people are. Only had 4 hrs sleep last night. Don’t judge me. @poetrysociety.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Lunch before the interview - talking poetry, the tree, and how wonderful those Poetry Society people are. Only had 4 hrs sleep last night. Don’t judge me. @poetrysociety.org.uk
I’ve had a number of people asking to see the whole poem, as there have only been snippets on radio and tv, so here it is, without its light box glory. If you are very, very bored this afternoon, I’m scheduled to be on BBC London at 3.10pm, for an interview.
December 5, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I’ve had a number of people asking to see the whole poem, as there have only been snippets on radio and tv, so here it is, without its light box glory. If you are very, very bored this afternoon, I’m scheduled to be on BBC London at 3.10pm, for an interview.
Think the parents are more impressed than the kids, that Alice Bhandhukravi interviewed their children! The kids are most impressed by the gooey treats they’re getting!
December 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Think the parents are more impressed than the kids, that Alice Bhandhukravi interviewed their children! The kids are most impressed by the gooey treats they’re getting!
These children are going to be fabulous! @poetrysociety.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
These children are going to be fabulous! @poetrysociety.org.uk
A.I.M. High day today. I love that children from a number of schools will have time and space to write. Thank you @authorsabroad.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 8:08 AM
A.I.M. High day today. I love that children from a number of schools will have time and space to write. Thank you @authorsabroad.bsky.social
Rainy evening, but there’s a charming church outside my B&B window.
December 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Rainy evening, but there’s a charming church outside my B&B window.
I was hugely honoured when this commission appeared in my inbox! Thank you, @poetrysociety, for trusting me to write this very special poem. 😊
November 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I was hugely honoured when this commission appeared in my inbox! Thank you, @poetrysociety, for trusting me to write this very special poem. 😊
I believe it’s good to stretch avid readers, but it’s even more important to ensure that ALL children leave school as readers. Every adult should have fond memories of books they discovered at school.
November 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I believe it’s good to stretch avid readers, but it’s even more important to ensure that ALL children leave school as readers. Every adult should have fond memories of books they discovered at school.
Gus is on the pause setting.
November 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Gus is on the pause setting.
This is next on my tbr pile. I totally agree with Emma Carroll, an exceptional writer. Julia Green is easily one of my favourite authors.
November 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
This is next on my tbr pile. I totally agree with Emma Carroll, an exceptional writer. Julia Green is easily one of my favourite authors.
Children and staff at a school I’ve visited a couple of times this term, won’t be in school tomorrow. They’ve all been given a Wellness Day, to relax in any way they choose.
November 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Children and staff at a school I’ve visited a couple of times this term, won’t be in school tomorrow. They’ve all been given a Wellness Day, to relax in any way they choose.
You will always find excellent advice in school staff rooms.
November 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM
You will always find excellent advice in school staff rooms.
Up in the eaves in this B&B! But it has a certain charm.
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Up in the eaves in this B&B! But it has a certain charm.
I love trees. You know where you are with trees. It’s #nationaltreeweek so, I had to come on to say, ‘Hooray for trees!’
November 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I love trees. You know where you are with trees. It’s #nationaltreeweek so, I had to come on to say, ‘Hooray for trees!’
Look what’s just arrived, @attielime.bsky.social!
November 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Look what’s just arrived, @attielime.bsky.social!
Oh, if ever a joke was meant for social media . . .
November 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Oh, if ever a joke was meant for social media . . .
Thank you @joshuaseigal.bsky.social for highlighting this story. I included a wildcat poem in a 2005 collection. I did wonder if it was now an extinct poem.
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Thank you @joshuaseigal.bsky.social for highlighting this story. I included a wildcat poem in a 2005 collection. I did wonder if it was now an extinct poem.
Just finished! If you want to be taken on a new, riveting adventure with Alara, what are you waiting for? Buy Electric Life Surge, a fast paced adventure that will stay with you for a long time!
November 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Just finished! If you want to be taken on a new, riveting adventure with Alara, what are you waiting for? Buy Electric Life Surge, a fast paced adventure that will stay with you for a long time!
There’s one drawback to reading in the bath (apart from the occasional book dunking); if the book is good the water gets cold, then getting out is chilly. I am currently living this experience.
November 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
There’s one drawback to reading in the bath (apart from the occasional book dunking); if the book is good the water gets cold, then getting out is chilly. I am currently living this experience.
It’s Friday, so I’d like to wish you all a very happy Saturday lie-in.
November 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM
It’s Friday, so I’d like to wish you all a very happy Saturday lie-in.
I nearly missed that it’s #WorldKindnessDay.
November 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I nearly missed that it’s #WorldKindnessDay.
It’s a privilege to share touching moments with people in workshops Today, a 9yr old read aloud a poem recounting the day his parents told him they were divorcing. At the end of the day, a teacher showed me an otter poem he’d written, because he knew it was my kind of subject.
November 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
It’s a privilege to share touching moments with people in workshops Today, a 9yr old read aloud a poem recounting the day his parents told him they were divorcing. At the end of the day, a teacher showed me an otter poem he’d written, because he knew it was my kind of subject.
I’m a sucker for these old school buildings. Today’s office is in the eaves.
November 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
I’m a sucker for these old school buildings. Today’s office is in the eaves.
Last day of workshops in London, for Project Christmas Tree! Next time I’m here I’ll be rehearsing the children ready for the 2025 Lighting Up Ceremony. The years keep racing by! 🎄
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Last day of workshops in London, for Project Christmas Tree! Next time I’m here I’ll be rehearsing the children ready for the 2025 Lighting Up Ceremony. The years keep racing by! 🎄