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Alan Parry He/Him
@alanparrywriter.co.uk
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Independent Writer
Spoken-Word Artist
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Alan Parry He/Him @alanparrywriter.co.uk · May 24
My debut novella #PeelingApples is out now with @darkwinterlitmag.bsky.social
A tender, unflinching bildungsroman tracing boyhood, loss, and becoming—
Order your copy: amzn.eu/d/angSgVq
I’d love to hear what it stirs in you.
Cover of Peeling Apples by Alan Parry. The title is handwritten in black on a textured pale blue background, partially torn to reveal layered photographs underneath. Images include red apples on a wooden board, a cracked mug holding a cactus, a netted bowl of marbles on a lace doily, and a vintage photo of a young boy holding a football. The author’s name appears at the bottom in the same handwritten font.
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Finally giving in today and seeking medical help. En route to A & E with latest MH crisis.
November 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Today marks a dozen years since I heard of my Mother's passing. Gee whizz!
November 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Last week was fire. This week? Ashes. #PoemsAbout #NoFuture starts Friday. Write ruin, hopelessness, rage. The end of days or just Tuesday. Don’t post early—fade into the feed. Tag #PoemsAbout. Use Alt Text. Sign up for Saturday prompts: shorturl.at/0Xm7A
A burning treeline glows against a pitch-black night sky, flames and smoke rising in the background. Leafless trees stand silhouetted in front of the blaze. Top left: The Broken Spine logo. Top right: "@thebrokenspine.co.uk". Bottom right text: "Read Repost Reply #POEMSABOUT #NOFUTURE".
November 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Here's Louie, pre and post trim this week.
A small, fluffy white dog with long, slightly tousled fur lies on a striped carpet. The dog faces slightly to the left, wearing a small collar with a blue tag. A red lead rests on the floor near its paws. A small white dog with light tan ears sits on a sofa, partly wrapped in a soft grey blanket. The dog wears a red bow tie. A person’s hand rests gently on the dog’s front leg.
November 16, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Reasons to write happier poetry: editing wouldn't be so goddamn harrowing.

#ThisPoeticLife #poetry #writing
November 16, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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On Thursday, one of my trickiest students spent her break singing this while I strummed it on guitar. A small moment, but it cut through all the noise and reminded me why the work matters.
#MagicTeachingMoment

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November 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Mrs P and I last night ahead of an impromptu Friday night out.
A black-and-white portrait of two adults against a dark background. On the left is a person with short, wavy hair, glasses, and a moustache, smiling softly. On the right is a person with shoulder-length hair, wearing subtle makeup and a necklace, looking calmly toward the camera. Both are dressed in dark clothing, and the lighting highlights their faces against the black backdrop.
November 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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This is the full text of #IWant — a poem from my WIP #FuckMeLikeGraffiti, which dives headfirst into the sexual self. It’s about love, lust, and the edges of intimacy. You can hear me read it over on TikTok.

#PoemsAbout #Desire #Sexuality #AltLit #SpokenWord #IndiePoet #PoetryCommunity
A poem titled I Want appears in black text on a white background. The poem reads: I Want you pulling at the edges of me i want us to forget our names i want to see videos of you tying yourself in knots i want your red flowers pinching my breath i want senseless talk & you playing goofy with me i want your leg against mine i want your hand at the back of my neck feeling the pulse i want your head on my chest— asleep i want you thinking of me all day A continuation of the poem I Want is shown in black text on a white background, spread across two columns. The text reads: i want the idiot hots & your filthy mouth i want you to hand yourself over to be filled & overcome i want a comfortable silence to fold around us like bedsheets i want weekends spent lying on each other i want the small things to sit at your feet to watch you eat i want to hold your waist i want your hair wet & messy in a hotel room in tallinn i want you to tell me how we oughta spend the night i want to know the one thing i said you can’t let go of i want the migraines & the hard-ons i want the marks you leave i want you naked & tired with dark circles around your eyes i want you sweaty & stressed i want you to wear me down like water on stone slow & smooth i want to drown in your ocean-floor eyes i want us to become shadows on the wall i want you to take fistfuls of me to shake my teeth loose The final lines of the poem I Want appear in black text on a white background. The text reads: & i want to wake up sore
November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Too long for me to post the text really, this is my #PoemsAbout #Desire

I read my poem, I Want, here.

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TikTok - Make Your Day
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November 13, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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Daughter made a batch of double chocolate cookies! Nice to come home to.
Batch of homemade double chocolate cookies
November 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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#IYKYK
A meme parodying the “distracted boyfriend” image shows a man with the face of Red Dwarf character Cat turning to admire Wilma Flintstone, while his shocked girlfriend, Betty Rubble, looks at him disapprovingly.
November 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Thank you to all who made tonight’s first Book Bag Open Mic Session. Absolutely stellar poetry throughout with incredible support and encouragement 🙏.

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November 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Last week burned bright. This week: #Desire — ache, hunger, want, undoing. What pulls you toward the flame? New theme begins Friday. Don’t post early. Use Alt Text. Tag #PoemsAbout to be found. For Saturday prompts: shorturl.at/0Xm7A
A halved papaya lies open on a dark, wet surface. Its glistening red interior, filled with pomegranate seeds and dripping juice, carries a sensual, sexually suggestive tone. Scattered berries surround it. The Broken Spine logo, shaped like a black fountain pen nib, appears top left. "@thebrokenspine.co.uk" is written top right in white. At the bottom right, bold white text reads: "Read Repost Reply #POEMSABOUT #DESIRE".
November 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Am still about, but lurking in the corners. Had some fresh ink done today, and it means a heck of a lot right now! #Recovery
Black and grey tattoo on the inner left wrist showing a banner wrapped around small flowers. The banner reads “STILL KICKIN’” in bold, capital letters. The design has a traditional style, symbolising resilience and survival.
November 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Today was a bad, bad day. I didn't think I'd get through, but I have. Just.
I’m standing on top of Miller’s Bridge, looking straight into the camera. My face shows the enormous emotional pain I’m feeling — my eyes are heavy, my mouth tight with tension. The wind tugs at my hair against the pale, overcast sky, capturing a moment of raw vulnerability.
November 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Three poems written for @thetoypress.bsky.social #wordoftheweek and #PoemsAbout prompts on #BBCUpload @chrisarnoldinc.bsky.social this week! Thanks everyone! 😊
November 4, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Good work sells good work. #CraftOverClout
Forget the prize circuits — publish boldly & let real readers do the talking. @katiejenkinspoet.bsky.social's #Trilogy #WifeWidowWitch is proof that integrity & impact will succeed.
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Extraordinary news — @katiejenkinspoet.bsky.social #Trilogy #WifeWidowWitch is sitting at #1 in British Poetry on Amazon.

A haunting, lyrical exploration of womanhood, silence, & power — it’s a book that truly earns its place.

shorturl.at/IbEp2
Screenshot of the Amazon UK Best Sellers in British Poetry chart. At number one is Trilogy: wife·widow·witch by Katie Jenkins, published by The Broken Spine. The book cover is minimalist and black, featuring a stylised figure in white. Other titles shown include Bird School by Adam Nicolson at number two and The Book of Sea Shanties by Nathan Evans at number three.
November 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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I heartily reccomend @alanparrywriter.co.uk's poetry writing workshops for @thebrokenspine.co.uk

This afternoon has been super enlightening and useful and generated 2 rather surprising poems for me!!
valouriousknight.bsky.social Valour @valouriousknight.bsky.social · 23d
Going to an @thebrokenspine.co.uk workshop today led by @alanparrywriter.co.uk , which I am SUPER EXCITED about, because I'd like to eventually start writing poems that are good enough to occasionally get published, instead of submitting stuff to places and then never hearing back
November 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Cannot recall feeling this healthy physically, 7st 3lb down from Jan 2024, when I had my heart scare. I still want to lose the same again. Working hard to do it. Not easy when suffering so much with mental health at the same time. #WeightlossJourney
I stand indoors facing the camera, wearing glasses, a black long-sleeved top, black skinny jeans, and black boots. I have short dark hair and a moustache, with my hands in my pockets. The setting features striped carpet flooring, floral wallpaper on one wall, and a white door behind me. Two pet bowls are visible on the floor beside me.
November 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Man, maybe take a quick glance at my recent posts on this platform. #Dickhead
October 31, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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I am wearing Monday socks on a Thursday, and I do not give two fucks.
a young boy in a green shirt is making a funny face with the words `` it 's '' above him .
ALT: a young boy in a green shirt is making a funny face with the words `` it 's '' above him .
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October 30, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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400g of frozen berries for lunch with two tbsp of maple syrup and some mixed spice. I'm such a child.
A white bowl filled with a hot, dark red fruit mixture—some berries—sits on a soft orange fabric surface. Steam rises from the bowl, and a spoon rests inside. Nearby are some papers and part of an electronic device, with a small yellow notepad visible in the background.
October 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Kurt Vile is the bollocks!
October 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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I've been doing my TikToks..

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TikTok - Make Your Day
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October 28, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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dad / daughter / dog
A selfie taken on a bus showing me in glasses and a dark jacket smiling slightly in the foreground, with my daughter in glasses and headphones behind me, smiling while holding a small white fluffy dog. Bright daylight comes through the window behind them.
October 27, 2025 at 1:27 PM