A privilege to co-judge the competition 'On Pilgrimage - Solvitur Ambulando', run by Walk.Listen.Create, with El Rhodes. It was a tricky brief, with many different interpretations.
So many congratulations to Elizabeth Fevyer for winning the poetry competition from Walk.Listen.Create on the theme of 'Walking in the Dark.' It was a joy to co-judge the poetry competition, and to find out who the winners were, at the online showcase evening, once they were revealed, as the judging was anonymous. Her poem 'Nightstepper' was published in the 2026 competition anthology, alongside a beautiful illustration by Alban Low.
On Wednesday 9 September I travelled to Taliesin Arts Centre in Swansea to talk to Swansea and District Writers' Circle about poetry, my process, themes I explore in my work, editing, and that the Universe has a praise kink!
Cardiff Writers' Circle have asked me to adjudicate and host their 2024 Poetry Competition. Following a 'hint and tips' session for poetry competitions that I ran for members, closing date for entries is 12 February, with an in person prize giving 11 March.
I'm excited to read the entries, and looking forward to a fun evening in March. This prize is possible due to the support of Literature Wales.
