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writing, thinking
I got confirmation of my PhD on 1st April and will receive the award in July. This has been such an extraordinary few years learning to write in a new way. For me, after being away from study for so long, the research element was very difficult and I spent much of my time on Continue reading
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2019
This already feels like a good year. It’s a sober one and, I hope, a great opportunity for new work, fresh collaborations and different directions. My first main project for the year is working with Anna-Maria Parry on editing a poetry booklet for our friend Jim Bostock who has a terminal illness. We want to Continue reading
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Work and Worth
I submitted my PhD last month and will have my Viva on 18th January 2019. I am rethinking my writing life and how I can earn money to support my family. I’ve been a freelancer for 10 years or so – and have been doing some part-time teaching at the University of Liverpool since 2014 Continue reading
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PhD, poetry events and family
I am busy writing up my PhD study on American poet Frank Bidart I am also doing my best to keep links with other interests and organisations including Open Eye Gallery where I have been able to programme ten events between June 2017 and January 2018 concerned with writing and photography, thanks to the support of Open Continue reading
About Me
I am a writer & poet based in Liverpool. My ninth poetry publication – Vestige (Maytree Press, 2023) is a collaboration with photographer, AJ. Wilkinson. A recipient of 2021 Saboteur Award & a MaxLiteracy Award I am a Royal Literary Fund Fellow at the University of Chester.
Burning Bright 