Nigel Kent
@kent-nj.bsky.social
5 times Pushcart Prize nominated poet. Author of ‘Sent’, Fall’, ‘Benchwarmers’, ‘Unmuted’, Psychopathogen’ and ‘Saudade’ (all Hedgehog Poetry Press). 3 times shortlisted for the Saboteur Reviewer of Literature. Website: www.nigelkentpoet.wordpress.com
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Nigel Kent
@kent-nj.bsky.social
· Dec 20
I’m excited to announce that you can now order my new collection’Sent’ from website. www.nigelkentpoet.wordpress.com
On my website tomorrow my last review of the year. The fabulous’Cry’ by Katy Mahon published by Valley Press So enjoyed reading it. Check it out. #poetry #poetrycommunity
December 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
On my website tomorrow my last review of the year. The fabulous’Cry’ by Katy Mahon published by Valley Press So enjoyed reading it. Check it out. #poetry #poetrycommunity
Tomorrow the last drop-in of the year on my website by one of my favourite contemporary poets, Katy Mahon, reflecting on her new collection,Cry. You won’t want to miss this one. #poetry #poetrycommunity
December 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Tomorrow the last drop-in of the year on my website by one of my favourite contemporary poets, Katy Mahon, reflecting on her new collection,Cry. You won’t want to miss this one. #poetry #poetrycommunity
So delighted to have won this competition. A first for me. Particularly pleased as there were submissions from so many talented poets. Can’t wait to see it in print. #poetry #poetrycommunity
December 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
So delighted to have won this competition. A first for me. Particularly pleased as there were submissions from so many talented poets. Can’t wait to see it in print. #poetry #poetrycommunity
On my website tomorrow my review of the innovative and relevant’State of the Nations’ by Katrina Moinet. Check it out. #poetry #poetrycommuniyy
December 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
On my website tomorrow my review of the innovative and relevant’State of the Nations’ by Katrina Moinet. Check it out. #poetry #poetrycommuniyy
On my website tomorrow a fascinating drop-in by Katrina Moinet as she reflects on a poem from her new collection State of the Nations. Lovers of contemporary poetry won’t want to miss this. #poetry #poetrycommunity
November 28, 2025 at 9:53 AM
On my website tomorrow a fascinating drop-in by Katrina Moinet as she reflects on a poem from her new collection State of the Nations. Lovers of contemporary poetry won’t want to miss this. #poetry #poetrycommunity
On my website today @chaucercameron.bsky.social talking about a poem from her chilling collection ‘In an ideal world I’d not be murdered. Don’t miss it.
November 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
On my website today @chaucercameron.bsky.social talking about a poem from her chilling collection ‘In an ideal world I’d not be murdered. Don’t miss it.
Checkout my review of Judith Wozniak’s impressive’Case Notes’ on my website on Saturday. #poetry #poetrycommunity
October 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Checkout my review of Judith Wozniak’s impressive’Case Notes’ on my website on Saturday. #poetry #poetrycommunity
On my website today a drop-in by doctor-poet Judith Wozniak reflecting on a poem from her latest pamphlet Case Noted. Check it out. #poetry #poetrycommunity
October 25, 2025 at 9:32 AM
On my website today a drop-in by doctor-poet Judith Wozniak reflecting on a poem from her latest pamphlet Case Noted. Check it out. #poetry #poetrycommunity
Proud to be amongst such eminent poets in this publication edited by the most eminent of them all @sanjeevsethi.bsky.social
October 4, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Proud to be amongst such eminent poets in this publication edited by the most eminent of them all @sanjeevsethi.bsky.social
October 4, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Proud to be amongst such eminent poets in this publication edited by the most eminent of them all @sanjeevsethi.bsky.social
Places on my 2026 schedule filling up fast. Don’t delay if you wish to participate. #poets #poetrycommunity #poetry
I’m looking for poets to participate in my drop-in/review feature on my website in 2026. If you have a pamphlet/collection scheduled for next year. Checkout my website and DM me and we can discuss it. #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetrypublishers
October 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Places on my 2026 schedule filling up fast. Don’t delay if you wish to participate. #poets #poetrycommunity #poetry
So sad to hear that Brian Patten has died. One of my poetry heroes who did so much to popularise poetry. A special talent and human being. #poetry #poetrycommunity #poets
October 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
So sad to hear that Brian Patten has died. One of my poetry heroes who did so much to popularise poetry. A special talent and human being. #poetry #poetrycommunity #poets
Reposted by Nigel Kent
I’m looking for poets to participate in my drop-in/review feature on my website in 2026. If you have a pamphlet/collection scheduled for next year. Checkout my website and DM me and we can discuss it. #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetrypublishers
September 29, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I’m looking for poets to participate in my drop-in/review feature on my website in 2026. If you have a pamphlet/collection scheduled for next year. Checkout my website and DM me and we can discuss it. #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetrypublishers
I’m looking for poets to participate in my drop-in/review feature on my website in 2026. If you have a pamphlet/collection scheduled for next year. Checkout my website and DM me and we can discuss it. #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetrypublishers
September 29, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I’m looking for poets to participate in my drop-in/review feature on my website in 2026. If you have a pamphlet/collection scheduled for next year. Checkout my website and DM me and we can discuss it. #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetrypublishers
Checkout my website for my latest review of Cirencester poet Frank McMahon’s ‘The Canticles of Spring.’ #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetryreviews
September 27, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Checkout my website for my latest review of Cirencester poet Frank McMahon’s ‘The Canticles of Spring.’ #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetryreviews
My pleasure today to welcome Frank McMahon to my website to reflect on a poem from his latest outstanding collection.
September 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM
My pleasure today to welcome Frank McMahon to my website to reflect on a poem from his latest outstanding collection.
Drop-in by Frank McMahon
Today it is my great pleasure to welcome one of Gloucestershire's finest poets to reflect on a poem from his latest collection, The Canticles of Spring, Tim Saunders Publications, 2025. My political awakening came as I watched the March on Washington in 1963 and thrilled…
Today it is my great pleasure to welcome one of Gloucestershire's finest poets to reflect on a poem from his latest collection, The Canticles of Spring, Tim Saunders Publications, 2025. My political awakening came as I watched the March on Washington in 1963 and thrilled…
Drop-in by Frank McMahon
Today it is my great pleasure to welcome one of Gloucestershire's finest poets to reflect on a poem from his latest collection, The Canticles of Spring, Tim Saunders Publications, 2025. My political awakening came as I watched the March on Washington in 1963 and thrilled to the oratory of Martin Luther King. It brought the shock of learning that one community was being oppressed by another.
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September 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Drop-in by Frank McMahon
Today it is my great pleasure to welcome one of Gloucestershire's finest poets to reflect on a poem from his latest collection, The Canticles of Spring, Tim Saunders Publications, 2025. My political awakening came as I watched the March on Washington in 1963 and thrilled…
Today it is my great pleasure to welcome one of Gloucestershire's finest poets to reflect on a poem from his latest collection, The Canticles of Spring, Tim Saunders Publications, 2025. My political awakening came as I watched the March on Washington in 1963 and thrilled…
After 8 glorious years @hedgehogpress.co.uk is closing. Sad news but I want to say publicly thank you and congratulations to Mark.He created a vibrant poetry community and published many memorable publications. Like many I’m forever in his debt. Good luck in the future Mark. #poetry #poetrycommunity
September 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
After 8 glorious years @hedgehogpress.co.uk is closing. Sad news but I want to say publicly thank you and congratulations to Mark.He created a vibrant poetry community and published many memorable publications. Like many I’m forever in his debt. Good luck in the future Mark. #poetry #poetrycommunity
On my website tomorrow my review of accomplished poet #JennyHamlett's thought-provoking and moving collection 'Sorry I forgot to pack my ears'. Don't miss it. #poetry #poetrycommunity
September 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On my website tomorrow my review of accomplished poet #JennyHamlett's thought-provoking and moving collection 'Sorry I forgot to pack my ears'. Don't miss it. #poetry #poetrycommunity
Checkout my website on Saturday to read accomplished poet, Jenny Hamlett's drop-in as she reflects upon a poem from her latest collection, 'Sorry I forgot to pack my ears'. #poetry #poetrycommunity
September 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Checkout my website on Saturday to read accomplished poet, Jenny Hamlett's drop-in as she reflects upon a poem from her latest collection, 'Sorry I forgot to pack my ears'. #poetry #poetrycommunity
Don’t miss my review on my website tomorrow of ‘Daughter of Fire’ by @petitecreature1.bsky.social aka Lucy Heuschen. #poetry
August 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Don’t miss my review on my website tomorrow of ‘Daughter of Fire’ by @petitecreature1.bsky.social aka Lucy Heuschen. #poetry
On my website today rising star @petitecreature1.bsky.social aka Lucy Heuschen drops in to reflect on her collection‘Daughters of Fire’. Don’t miss it.
August 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
On my website today rising star @petitecreature1.bsky.social aka Lucy Heuschen drops in to reflect on her collection‘Daughters of Fire’. Don’t miss it.
August 16, 2025 at 9:19 AM
On my website today rising star @petitecreature1.bsky.social aka Lucy Heuschen drops in to reflect on her collection‘Daughters of Fire’. Don’t miss it.
Thanks Stewart.
Go send him your poems, Nigel is a kind and sensitive reviewer
I’m looking for poetry collections and pamphlets to review in 2026 published by small poetry presses. If you’ve a collection or pamphlet published in 2025 or due in 2026 DM me. #poetry. Checkout my website to sample the process.
July 20, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Thanks Stewart.
I’m looking for poetry collections and pamphlets to review in 2026 published by small poetry presses. If you’ve a collection or pamphlet published in 2025 or due in 2026 DM me. #poetry. Checkout my website to sample the process.
July 20, 2025 at 8:38 AM
I’m looking for poetry collections and pamphlets to review in 2026 published by small poetry presses. If you’ve a collection or pamphlet published in 2025 or due in 2026 DM me. #poetry. Checkout my website to sample the process.