Category Archives: Poetry Society

Paragram’s ‘Slants of Light’ reading event will be on Valentine’s Night

Posted on December 30, 2013 by SallyJ

We are excited to announce that the reading event you have been waiting for – the chance to read your winning poems to the world will be held on Valentine’s Night at the Poetry Place in Betterton Street, Covent Garden. Once again we … Continue reading →

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Launched!

Posted on March 1, 2012 by SallyJ

The Loose Muse Anthology has launched…. … at the Whitechapel Gallery Not so long ago I was jumping about because I had received my very first writing commission and now the book is here! It is the first anthology published … Continue reading →

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Backwards and forwards in true, poetic rhythm

Posted on January 2, 2012 by SallyJ

Looking back I realise that 2011 was the year I became a poet. I’d been writing poetry for years before, but 2011 was the year I began to believe. Now, if asked, it is what I say I am – … Continue reading →

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I just have to tell somebody…

Posted on November 7, 2011 by SallyJ

Today is a great day! I have received my first commission! Someone not only wants me to write some poems – they are willing to pay for them – that’s right – real money. If you could see me now … Continue reading →

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This and that

Posted on October 11, 2011 by SallyJ

There are some weeks where there is just no flow and this is one of them. Lots of little ends to tie up and no major project to keep me fully engaged. Having sent of the collection of poems to … Continue reading →

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Stanza – Camberley

Posted on August 30, 2011 by SallyJ

The new Stanza group is up and running – the first meeting will be on Wed 7th October at 7.30pm. Anyone interested should contact me via this blog for further details. There are seven members rom the previous Woking group … Continue reading →

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Stanza Poetry Group – Camberley area

Posted on August 27, 2011 by SallyJ

I have just discovered that the local Stanza Poetry Group has folded because the organiser has moved out of the area. This is a great shame as the benefits of poets meeting and discussing their poetry are immense. To do … Continue reading →

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