Supported by...
Ultimately, writing can be a lonely business, especially with poetry.
This is why I'm so thankful for the people and businesses below:
Courtyard Books
5 Bear St, Barnstaple,
Devon EX32 7BU
The first second-hand bookshop I ever knew, worked in and continually frequent whenever I visit my home town! They stock a wide range of books, including my two books as well!
Click Antiques
2-8 Moore St, Northampton
Northampton NN2 7HU
Click Antiques and Vintage is one of the best places in Northampton to 'mooch', find a rare treasure amongst many traders and to pet a lovely dog -
they are also selling my book !
Heyford Books
155 Kettering Rd, Northampton
Northampton NN1 4BS
Selling many second-hand books alongside brand new local authors (like me!), this is a great gem of a bookshop in Northampton!
They have tea and coffee, run evening events and are well worth a visit!
Courtyard Books
2 - 4 High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DU
Courtyard Books is THE bookshop in Glastonbury - and I'm honoured to have both my books for sale there.
If you are looking for anything esoteric, make this your first go to!
Kezzabelle Ambler
Northamptonshire
'Kez' is one of my most valued creative friends - not only does she come to almost everything I do, but she continually pushes me to be better through personal support and her fantastic Weaving Words workshops.
Benji Dotan (Insignificant Aftermath)
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Northamptonshire
Benji Dotan, with his Insignificant Aftermath organisation, creates fantastic videos and is able to suggest great ways to present your art.
If you are a creative and don't know him already, contact him!
Yomi Ayeni - Clockwork Watch
Yomi is one of the best creatives I know, always pushing the limits of what is possible - I have been involved in his work for over 12 years now and would highly recommend the Clockwork Watch transmedia experience if you are into anything Steampunk-y!
The Black Prince (venue)
15 Abington Square, Northampton
Northamptonshire NN1 4AE
'The Prince' as its commonly referred to by most of its patrons offers a fantastic space to 'be'. Not just the great open mic nights on Wednesday evenings but a space for all to relax and enjoy a wide range of entertainment!
... and everyone I've ever performed to!
Yes, it might seem cheesy and
'Oscar-speechy' but I genuinely wouldn't be able to create the work I do without the continued support of family, friends, audiences of every spoken word event I've performed in and that bloke whose name I forgot just before I said "I do" - thank you everyone!