Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the talk show studio, and we are honoured to have writer Alice Fowler on our show today…. Welcome to the show, Alice. Now fill us in a bit on your background …. Hi Heather, thanks for inviting me on your blog. Well, for me it’s always been about the words.Continue reading “Interview”
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Exciting News….
Hello Poetry Lovers We’re quite literally on a countdown now to 7th July. This is when the Booming Lovelies will be performing at the Guildford Fringe. Upstairs at The Keep Pub is the place to be at 8 pm that magical night. We did some great rehearsing yesterday in the lovely Sharron Green’s garden. TimeContinue reading “Exciting News….”
The Beast of Covid
Hello Poetry Lovers Our lovely talented poet and fellow Booming Lovely Trisha Broomfield has recently been touched by the cold hand of COVID. This ruthless virus plays no favourite and can be random in its selection. Fortunately Trisha recovered swiftly … Meanwhile, in her usual prolific guise, Trisha penned this splendid piece, which sums itContinue reading “The Beast of Covid”
Cry Freedom – Turning Poetry Into Performance
Yes, Poetry Lovers, You assumed correctly. Cry Freedom on Sunday was indeed a huge success. Playing to a huge and receptive audience, our words were heard and appreciated. There was a strong atmosphere on and off stage. For a full review, PL’s. Click this link to the Mark Aspen website http://mark aspen.com. Or if you’reContinue reading “Cry Freedom – Turning Poetry Into Performance”
Cry Freedom
Hello Poetry Lovers This is to tell you that Cry Freedom will be at Hampton Hill Theatre on Sunday 4th June. Directed by Anne Warrington and Ken Mason, with strong poetry, this promises to be a great production. This is the rehearsal from yesterday at the White House. Many great performers are working hard, includingContinue reading “Cry Freedom”
Surrey New Writer’s Festival
Hello Poetry Lovers On a sweltering Saturday, I went to the Surrey New Writer’s Festival at the University of Surrey. What an enriching day that was … While my friend Trisha was in the How to Make a Living as an Author class, I was establishing the two vital points of the day – theContinue reading “Surrey New Writer’s Festival”
An Afternoon out with Roger McGough
Yes, PL’s, you heard right. I spent the entire afternoon with Roger McGough at The Exchange in Twickenham. And yes, me and at least 300 others but…. Myself and the lovely Sharron Green aka rhymes_n_roses and Booming Lovely, were honoured to be among the finalists in the Roger McGough Poetry Competition. It was also aContinue reading “An Afternoon out with Roger McGough”
The H Word….
Hello Poetry Lovers This week, we give another nod to lovely poet and tutor Sue Burge who feeds me a poetry gym keyword every week. I would thoroughly recommend it. A very recent task was to make a poem using the word H. This particular letter has a distinct sound as you draw breath toContinue reading “The H Word….”
Domestic Corner…
Hello Poetry Lovers Now I love writing about housework, I have no idea why. I’m not an avid follower of this practice. (Sneezes from the dust). I mean, my dollshouse is immaculate, not a hair out of place but a 1:1 home …. Well…. The lovely talented poet Trisha Broomfield has given us a sharpContinue reading “Domestic Corner…”
More Cat Action…..
Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, we’re back to my favourite subject – Cats. Clever and talented poet Trisha Broomfield has written a beautiful nonet and tanka on our feline pals, and put over their personality with skill. Thank you so much, Trisha. Please keep them coming. Read on to enjoy these clever pieces ; Cat NonetContinue reading “More Cat Action…..”
Heather Moulson 