Hello there,
It’s been a minute since I last posted but I’m back with some excellent news…
My new poetry event series starts up on the 7th Jan, 7:30 pm, upstairs at the Betsey Trotwood, 56 Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell. Here are the details:
Conversations…
Poets on the night:
Inua Ellams
Renowned for finely crafted and mesmeric magic realism this poet has been known to leave audiences in stitches, tears and, most often, awe struck with their mouths gaping open. His first collection, Thirteen Fairy Negro Tales is published by Flipped Eye.
http://www.myspace.com/phaze05
Jasmine Cooray
Her work explores the idiosyncrasies of our times head on. Uncompromising, moving, wonderfully crafted verse. Soon to be published by tall-lighthouse.
http://www.myspace.com/jasmineanncooray
Joe Kriss
His work delights in the mixture of vivid imagery and rhythmic playfulness. Co-founder of Sheffield’s ‘Word Life’ and editor of Sheffield magazine ‘Now Then’. Amnesty International Slam Champion 2008.
http://www.nowthensheffield.com
Entry – £3
Hope to see some of you there on the night (if you come along and you have read this let me know I can promise you warm hearted thanks).
In the meantime all the best for the festive season and a wonderful 2009.
Kayo Chingonyi 