A poem about loss by Gavin Turner
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New poetry book announcement
I am delighted to be able to announce that my new book of poetry, ‘A mouthful of space dust’ is schedule for release in June/ July 2023. An irreverent, uplifting and occasionally wicked book of rhyming poems that will crackle off the tongue. Details to follow on where to purchase, pre-orders and cover. Really lookingContinue reading “New poetry book announcement”
In the dark with Gavin Turner
Hi All, Welcome to the second of my newsletters about the stuff I’m writing and reading at the moment. I will be trying to get these out on a fairly regular basis, but only when I have something to share with you all. As you know the fickle nature of the publishing industry means that,Continue reading “In the dark with Gavin Turner”
A cold day in Hell
From the diary of Phelan Tweed, Manager of People and Persecutions, Hell Inc I didn’t think this would ever happen at Hell Inc. The fiery furnace is on the blink and with temperatures plummeting like the souls of devious scam callers through our gates the situation has become more and more alarming. We often talkContinue reading “A cold day in Hell”
A year in reflection
As we approach the end of 2022 there is an opportunity to reflect on the last year in terms of writing progress. I didn’t set out to be the next Stephen King or JK Rowling. My aims have been much more modest than that. But I also did not impose any limitations on how IContinue reading “A year in reflection”
Haiku 109
The first flakes of snow Land softly at the temples A blizzard of years
Interviews with the dead
I awoke early this morning knowing I had to interview some people today for the new post. I don’t think any of them had actually realised they were dead yet. It is notoriously tricky coming to terms with being a living, breathing entity. I don’t have to tell you all that, after all you areContinue reading “Interviews with the dead”
Haiku 102
We will meander The path of love together Always, me and her
Haiku 98
I thought of Winter And suddenly it was here I think of Summer
Haiku 94
The whistle will blow And your team may have glory We cannot have pride