George Sandifer-Smith’s The Cavern Roof Collapsed & Left Us This brings the living, breathing sand to life in eternal cycles of eerie force. 🌊 Get ready for #TheWhiskeyTree #UntamedNature #Wave2 #PoetryCommunity
January 3, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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@brionycollins.bsky.social creates nuanced worlds, blending humanity and nature with elegance. Inclusive, generous, and immensely talented!
'The day hangs pearlescent, muted, cold tones in thin air. All plant matter inside me—I await the night to bloom.'
#LiftToTheSky #TheWhiskeyTree #Wave2
'The day hangs pearlescent, muted, cold tones in thin air. All plant matter inside me—I await the night to bloom.'
#LiftToTheSky #TheWhiskeyTree #Wave2
January 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Halfway through #TheWhiskeyTree series. After Wave 3, all past contributors will be invited back for a final send-off, plus I'll open subs to the public. The series will end with Book 10: a hardback finale, landing in 2027.
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The Whiskey Tree - The Broken Spine
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July 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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I loved #TheWhiskeyTree #Wave1 so much we had a special episode of the poetry podcast to celebrate it!
#Wave2 is on the way & I’m beside myself with excitement to be a part of it!
Now, read about how YOU can be involved😉
Kudos to @brokenspinearts.bsky.social
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#Wave2 is on the way & I’m beside myself with excitement to be a part of it!
Now, read about how YOU can be involved😉
Kudos to @brokenspinearts.bsky.social
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Want to Make the Cut for The Whiskey Tree? Here’s How You Get Noticed - The Broken Spine
Listen up, poets. I’m going to let you in on something: The Whiskey Tree isn’t your average poetry gig. It’s not a fleeting moment of glory, not a 'Hey, we
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December 15, 2024 at 9:31 PM
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#TheWhiskeyTree Here is @biblio_obscura_ James talking about his contribution to @AlanParry83 Alan Parry's powerhouse anthology due to be launched 17th Feb:
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The Wombwell Rainbow Presents The Whiskey Tree Interviews: James Jackson
Q:1. How did you decide on what poems to send? Well, when Alan (The Broken Spine) approached me, I was on a 7 month-or-so long hiatus. Alan messaged me around the time I was looking at getting back in...
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February 6, 2024 at 10:25 AM
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Could not be happier to be a part of Wave 2 of #TheWhiskeyTree an #poetry anthology series from @brokenspinearts.bsky.social. Follow for details of the brilliant poets collaborating in this project in the coming days.... ✨️ #PoetsOnBluesky #PoetryCommunity
December 9, 2024 at 4:53 PM
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@eatthestorms.com electrifies the senses. A joy to work with, Damien’s talent and kindness shine.
'Eden is not a place of permanence; there are other patches waiting to be fingered, found as fertile, flirtatious, other apples begging to be bitten.'
#LiftToTheSky #TheWhiskeyTree
'Eden is not a place of permanence; there are other patches waiting to be fingered, found as fertile, flirtatious, other apples begging to be bitten.'
#LiftToTheSky #TheWhiskeyTree
January 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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🌪️ The day is here! Share your #PoemsAbout #NaturalReckoning now and tag @alanparry83.bsky.social to have your work seen. This is your chance for personalised feedback, potential publication, and a shot at #TheWhiskeyTree #Wave3. Write boldly, engage deeply, and let’s end the year with a roar!
December 27, 2024 at 8:00 AM
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🌟 “There is nothing settled about a poet’s identity. The becoming doesn’t stop because the being has been achieved.” - Eavan Boland. Get ready for #UntamedIdentity, the final Wave 1 anthology from #TheWhiskeyTree. Coming soon! #PoetryAnthology #IndependentPoetry
August 17, 2024 at 11:37 AM
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Humbled. Thank you for coming out in force to listen to #TheWhiskeyTree poets of #Wave2 last night. More to come from them over the course of the year.
A beautiful intimate launch of The Whiskey Tree #UntamedNature tonight. A joy to be able to attend (sit & not move) & read my poem from this anthology. Thanks to @brokenspinearts.bsky.social & fellow stars Jen, Lesley, Mark, Robert, Bex, Perry, George, Briony, Barney, James, Lucy, Rob, Romana 🎉🙏
February 4, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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Delighted to have @markantonyowen.com in #Wave2 of #TheWhiskeyTree
His work truly is fabulous! Despite his self-doubt.
His work truly is fabulous! Despite his self-doubt.
The poem I originally sent @alanparry83.bsky.social at @brokenspinearts.bsky.social for #thewhiskeytree #wavetwo edition 'Untamed Nature' wasn't the one that appeared in that volume. It was this little thing from March 2012 – a poem for which I still have a great deal of fondness.
April 16, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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THIS IS WHAT MADE this #poemsabout #selfportrait giveaway of #TheWhiskeyTree #Untamed #Wave1 so special! Such a pleasure to see the trilogy has arrived safely in #Missouri 💙💜💙 @brokenspinearts.bsky.social @alanparry83.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/rtel...
The books arrived today! Thank you so much. Looking forward to reading them! #TheWhiskeyTree #UntamedWave1
December 11, 2024 at 8:10 PM
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Wow, I just logged into my email marketing and scheduling tool of choice and there's been a great leap in subscribers since the turn of the year. Fantastic news! Your seven prompts have been sent out with early access to #TheWhiskeyTree #UntamedNature #Wave2
Thank you for being part of our journey!
Thank you for being part of our journey!
January 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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History, illness, and wild resilience.
Lucy Heuschen writes poems that burn through centuries—personal, political, and fiercely alive.
Read the full spotlight:
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Lucy Heuschen writes poems that burn through centuries—personal, political, and fiercely alive.
Read the full spotlight:
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#TheWhiskeyTree #TheWhiskeyShot #Wave2
May 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Mark Antony Owen’s When it rained the Sahara captures intimacy measured in sandstorms and skies—a profound meditation on distance and connection. 🌌 Get ready for #TheWhiskeyTree #UntamedNature #Wave2 #PoetryCommunity
December 31, 2024 at 3:34 PM
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#TheWhiskeyTree Here is @mushyprm35 Paul talking about his contribution to @AlanParry83 Alan Parry's powerhouse anthology due to be launched 17th Feb online:
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The Wombwell Rainbow Presents The Whiskey Tree Interviews: Paul Robert Mullen
Q:1. How did you decide on what poems to send? I’ve been out of the poetry scene for a few years for a variety of reasons, so I didn’t have appropriately themed poems to submit for this. Alan was ...
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February 7, 2024 at 10:35 AM
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@poetbex.bsky.social writes with depth & wonder, capturing constellations and kindness. A joy to collaborate with someone so talented!
'The gently trembling surface forms a mirror line, her speckled scales reflect constellations and for a moment, she is made of stars.'
#LiftToTheSky #TheWhiskeyTree
'The gently trembling surface forms a mirror line, her speckled scales reflect constellations and for a moment, she is made of stars.'
#LiftToTheSky #TheWhiskeyTree
January 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Damien B Donnelly redefines Eden in Winter Singing Sequences of Sequins and the Crunch of Copperhead Snakes—a provocative, visceral exploration of impermanence. 🐍✨ #TheWhiskeyTree #UntamedNature #Wave2 #PoetryCommunity
January 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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What can be said about #identity, especially if #untamed? Lots. This anthology explores many facets of #self @marcellenewbold writes of in this commentary about the 14 poems by 14 writers. #UntamedIdentity #TheWhiskeyTree #Wave3 @brokenspinearts.bsky.social bit.ly/3zLhXgI
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The Whiskey Tree: Untamed Identity (Wave 1) - Available Now! The Whiskey Tree: A profound anthology exploring the untamed landscapes of identity, expressed through powerful, evocative poetry.
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October 8, 2024 at 9:12 PM
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Explore my latest blog about #TheWhiskeyTree #UntamedIdentity the next release in the first wave trilogy! Using the poems and themes from the anthology, I examine toxic masculinity, through public figures and how their platforms perpetuate harmful ideals.
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Challenging Power: Masculinity, Identity, and Resistance in The Whiskey Tree: Untamed Identity (Wave 1) - The Broken Spine
Figures like Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Andrew Tate dominate public discourse, reinforcing toxic ideals of masculinity, dominance, and exclusion. Their
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September 15, 2024 at 11:33 AM
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Hello 2025,
you’re already looking so fine 🎉
Overjoyed to be a part of #TheWhiskeyTree #Wave2
Thank you to @brokenspinearts.bsky.social
It’s an honour to be a part of this collective 🙏
Nature is Untamed this January🔥
you’re already looking so fine 🎉
Overjoyed to be a part of #TheWhiskeyTree #Wave2
Thank you to @brokenspinearts.bsky.social
It’s an honour to be a part of this collective 🙏
Nature is Untamed this January🔥
December 9, 2024 at 9:26 AM
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Here’s your fucking scene...
Briony Collins isn’t here to perform grief. Her poems bite, bare, and break rules.
Read this spotlight then try to forget the name.
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Briony Collins isn’t here to perform grief. Her poems bite, bare, and break rules.
Read this spotlight then try to forget the name.
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May 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Introducing... 🎭 Robert, whose journey began in theatre. Now with a BA & MRes, his poetry uses humour as a balm against grief. #TheWhiskeyTree #Wave2 #PoetryCommunity
November 6, 2024 at 7:00 AM
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The interview series for ‘The Whiskey Tree’ #Wave2 from @brokenspinearts.bsky.social starts today over at @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social thanks to Paul Brookes and first up is @markantonyowen.com
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The Wombwell Rainbow Presents The Whiskey Tree Wave 2 Interviews: Mark Antony Owen
Mark Antony Owen is the author of digital-first poetry project Subruria. He’s also the creator, curator and driving force behind two popular and successful online poetry journals: the quarter…
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February 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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@sunshinedaisybaby.bsky.social writes with boldness and humanity, showing nature’s raw truths. Perry’s talent and inclusivity inspire.
'It was under the scorching glare of sky, blue and open, that the leaves on the trees sang with voices that will not falter.'
#LiftToTheSky #TheWhiskeyTree #Wave2
'It was under the scorching glare of sky, blue and open, that the leaves on the trees sang with voices that will not falter.'
#LiftToTheSky #TheWhiskeyTree #Wave2
January 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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