Category Archives: Poetry

Well, that’s the hope anyway! As lockdown restrictions ease, live performances are starting to re-emerge. My first in-person appearance will be Sunday 4th April at The Commandery Gardens in Worcester. These beautiful gardens are full of history and provide a wonderful space for families and individuals. Come and say hi and we can explore historyContinueContinue reading “Springing back to life…”

Writing is never a chore for me, it’s a delight, but then so is historical research, and I am very fortunate to be able to combine both through my collaboration with The Commandery, Worcester as their Poet-in-Residence. With news of lockdown restrictions easing comes the wonderful news that they are soon re-opening their gardens, andContinueContinue reading “Commandery Poet-in-Residence”

STILL AVAILABLE: Can someone please let me know where this year has gone – it has flown by! To be honest, I am sure many of us will be grateful to see the closure of such a challenging year. We have all experienced more than our fair share of tragedy and heartache over the year,ContinueContinue reading “Poppy Appeal 2020”

NOW SOLD OUT:I am also very proud to announce the successful launch of my first poetry calendar, raising funds for The REME Charity. The charity supports the soldiers and families of the Army’s Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers Corps, a cause close to my heart since my eldest son currently serves in this corps (asContinueContinue reading “The REME Charity – 2021 Calendar”

March 2021 – I am honoured to say that I have been collaborating with Wesley Rolston (Worcestershire LitFest & Fringe Slam Champ 2020) and Aim Higher – Inspire through Newman University to provide workshop videos for students in years 9-11, showing how poetry is a tool to manage everyday life. These videos are also available forContinueContinue reading “Poetry for Life”

Wow – what an honour! When I took to the stage for my first spoken word event 6 years ago, I never thought that I would be here as your poet laureate; I feel very proud! It’s been a real whirlwind planning for the first events of October – I am determined that current coronavirusContinueContinue reading “Worcestershire Poet Laureate”

A wonderful afternoon was had on the 29th September 2019 for the launch of ‘Under the Stones’. Compered by the masterful Kieran Davies, guest poets were the indomitable Goth Poet Suz Winspear and the current Worcestershire Poet Laureate Charley Barnes. Pixie Muse Poetry and her books – Kieran Davies compere extraordinaire Having regaled the audienceContinueContinue reading “Under the Stones – book launch”

I am proud and honoured to announce that the lovely Mel Wardle Woodend and Dream Well Writing & Poetry have accepted a poem of mine to appear in their forthcoming anthology “One Hundred Memories”, to be released 9th November 2019. ‘One Hundred Memories’ is a contemporary anthology – put together, edited and published by MelContinueContinue reading “September 2019 – Excited and honoured……One Hundred Memories”

So this just happened….. http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/Pixie_Muse Book number 3 is released! You can buy from Lulu at the moment, soon to be released on Amazon