London launch of The Tethers, 9 June 2009

the view from the podium

Anne-Marie Fyfe, Siobhan Campbell, and Rosemary Campbell

Moniza Alvi introduced me.

Simon Reynolds as barman, I his happy customer. 

In front of the bar, from left to right, Rachel Karn, Lynn Corr, and Frenchi Francoli. 

the crowd

the Australian contingent, Laurie Duggan and Jaya Savige

In spite of the tube strike, the launch was attended by over 50 people and over 40 books were sold. Special thanks go to Simon Avery, senior lecturer at the University of Westminster, for securing the venue (at much hassle to himself, unfortunately).

The roll begins...

...for those trying a poem a day for National Poetry Month--come one, come all!

1. me

2. Simon Reynolds, Bath Spa University

3. Jenny Martin, Bath Spa University

4. Alia Brinkman, Bath Spa University

5. James Evans, Bath Spa University

6. Cat Conway, London

7. Nik Jones

8. Don Kingfisher Campbell, California

9. Anonymous (who are you?)

10. Zoe Deleuil, London

11. Alan Summers, Bradford on Avon

12. GB (?)

13. Barbara, Victoria, Canada

14. Barbara Marsh, London

15. Karen Hoy, Bradford on Avon

That's the start--I'm sure there'll be more to come. I better go write my poem for today!

Up for trying to write a poem a day in April?

America's National Poetry Month has come round again, and as the results last year--both for me and those who joined me--were so positive, I'm trying again this year to write a poem a day for the month of April. Four of my six MA students--Alia Brinkman, James Evans, Jenny Martin, and Simon Reynolds--have already agreed to join me--other takers?