Crikey . . .

a man becomes his own bookshop! Preparing books for the Beechworth Farmer's Market 30/04/21 There's a few anthologies kicking around that I don't have as stock to sell, as well. Hard to believe this lot has all been created since the end of 2018. Been busy. LOL Actually, looking more seriously at the picture I …

Out of hibernation. The Farmer’s Market

I'm venturing out for the first time in a very long time to try to sell a few books. I've rented a space for my trestle and a chair (and for me) at tomorrow's Farmer's Market here in town. I haven't been out an about selling books for a long time and I'm looking forward …

April 2021 PAD #29 fall (colours)

the autumnis every-hued redsand browns . . . I watchas the coloursfall ~

Elyne Mitchell Photo Story Award 2021 winner – should I need

Poem #33 from the Flock collection - should I need a balance between the mobthe massthe flock and being memyselfI aloneenough to express myself to bewho I am to be close enoughto findcomfort should I need ~

The Elyne Mitchell Photo Story Award

I rarely enter poetry competitions anymore. Occasionally I am tempted to try my hand at book awards or other literary honors because it is necessary to dip a finger into the water from time to time. For the most part, I keep my head down and concentrate on writing and developing my work in my …

April 2021 PAD #25 star

take a picture skin-tight skin . . . bestunderwear postto instagram . . . star ~

April 2021 PAD #24 the diamond grasses

heavy dewgreetsthe autumn sun there are diamondsin the pasture ~

April 2021 PAD #23 lamp to lamp (to shine)

Evening at Mayday Hills 22/04/2021 from lampto lamp I walkin safety youthe light that shinesbeside me ~

Mother’s Day is coming! Who wants a book?

I love receiving book deliveries. Off the back of my newspaper interview and a general stirring of activity as I adjust to the post-Covid world I thought I should order some stock in. New Bear books arrived in separate batches yesterday and today. The hard covers and the soft covers are printed separately. Book Stock …

Poetry Treasures – a new anthology and poetry reading

Poetry Treasures Anthology cover 22/04/21 I'm delighted to share news that a new anthology I've been fortunate to be included in has just been released. Poetry Treasures - A WordCrafter Poetry Anthology has been compiled and edited by Kaye Lynne Booth and Roberta (Robbie) Eaton Cheadle. It includes work by Sue Vincent, Geoff Le Pard, …