Hello Poetry Lovers Well, it’s official. I’m going to marry Michael Rosen! It’s so secret even he doesn’t know about it yet! (How he’ll laugh!). Mr Rosen captured my heart at Morecambe Poetry Festival recently, such a wonderful and intelligent man. The following piece is quite old now but it is one of my favouritesContinue reading “How He Didn’t Tell Her…”
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Interview with Martin Fitzgibbon
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Talk Show Studio! (Rapturous applause). Yes, you should be excited, PL’s because I’m thrilled to introduce our very special guest talented musician Martin Fitzgibbon! (Standing ovation. Dobby scowls) Our esteemed guest glides on elegantly Welcome to the show, Martin. So pleased you agreed to appear. (Applause) Please sitContinue reading “Interview with Martin Fitzgibbon”
Only a Week to Go….
Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, you read correctly! The Booming Lovelies are at the Guildford Fringe a week today! The heat is on! We are performing at the beautiful Britannia Pub in Guildford from 8 till 9 pm. Come if you dare! This is us er- rehearsing! Noses to the grindstone! Then we will be performingContinue reading “Only a Week to Go….”
Interview with Sue Johns
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Talk Show Studio! (Rapturous applause from the audience) (Dobby scowls – the audience sit back cowed) Yes, settle down, PL’s and welcome our esteemed guest and vibrant, clever poet Sue Johns!! (Standing ovation as our glamorous guest glides on elegantly ) Welcome, Sue. So lovely to have youContinue reading “Interview with Sue Johns”
Sweet Shops
Hello Poetry Lovers Sweet Shops are all the thing at the moment. Round my way anyway. A fascinating subject for the nostalgic, they carry such weight. Quite literally, who remembers getting two ounces of sherbet pips? Hands up! Well, wonderful and clever poet Trisha Broomfield has captured these details and memories succinctly. A terrific pieceContinue reading “Sweet Shops”
Summer Fun
Hello Poetry Lovers Have we had our summer now?! It was just pouring outside! Now we’ve all got a childhood holiday memory inside us. Damp tents, waterlogged sandwiches, dilapidated Youth Hostels, we could go on…. Prolific and clever poet Sharron Green has summed up that nostalgic adventure perfectly. A great fun piece and we canContinue reading “Summer Fun”
Interview with James Domestic
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Talk Show Studio. (Rapturous and rowdy applause) (Dobby bangs a ruler on the desk. Silence) Now settle down PL’s, because our talented and prolific guest is about to come on! A big welcome to James Domestic! (Standing ovation. Security rush back from their fag breaks) (Our esteemed guestContinue reading “Interview with James Domestic”
And We’re Off…..
Whoa! We’re going to Helsinki Whoa! Finn Air(ways) Whoa! I’m going to see Duty Free… (apologies to Typically Tropical’s Barbardos) Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, we’re off to Helsinki and Dobby and Fish have wangled their way into joining us. Don’t worry about me, Dobby and Fish! I’ll just sit quietly in Economy! My first timeContinue reading “And We’re Off…..”
Two Great Events….
Hello Poetry Lovers Here are two great events I’m looking forward to.. Yes, Poems Not Bombs at the wonderful Spice of Life in Soho. Hosted by the fabulous Paul McGrane. I look forward to joining the lovely Trisha Broomfield there. And relishing this great event at The Chapel Bar & Bookshop in Broadstairs on theContinue reading “Two Great Events….”
How to Entertain….
Hello Poetry Lovers So we move on to How to Entertain. With playing host, we mostly think of guests coming to dinner. Which can be a nice occasion but not always the case when the shoe is on the other foot! Who’s been stuck at someone’s table and served absolutely vile food?! And you dreamtContinue reading “How to Entertain….”
Heather Moulson 