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Ashley @ashleyedge.bsky.social · 9d

In the least shocking of news, it turns out if you raise your kids to be facist, racist, intolerant bullies, you get facist, racist, intolerant adults that believe Any amount of violence is permitted so long as Their Way Is Obeyed. The fuck did anyone expect? 🤬

Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 10d

Talk about indoctrination…

Ashley @ashleyedge.bsky.social · 9d

Finally remembered my password so I can log in on my phone and actually post here and check my notifs! Apologies for all the lovely shares and msgs that received zero response from me over the last few months ❤️🫂❤️. Also oozing poetry again. Double win!

Prickly Pear Open Mic JULY 2025, BECKY WHO feature set

Ashley @ashleyedge.bsky.social · Sep 25

Well would you look at this!

Hongwei Bao - Self-Portrait as a Banana, OUT NOW
Available here: amzn.eu/d/0GOtbOo

Hongwei Bao's latest collection, Self-Portrait as a Banana, is a candid exploration of his queer, diasporic, East Asian identity and cross-cultural relationships

Ashley @ashleyedge.bsky.social · Aug 13

Out now folks!! Get yours here: amzn.eu/d/iTBN7XN

Enter a land of myths, magick and the mystical in this collection of poetry and short stories. Written by various authors from around the world.

#poetry #poetsofbsky #anthology #fiction #magic #fantasy #bookrelease

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Ashley @ashleyedge.bsky.social · Jul 17

Feature set from Sunday now available to view folks: youtu.be/JA_njdIM1oY

Thanks to Becky Who, an incredibly talented poet, we were delighted to host her and all open mic'ers!

#poetry #spokenword #writing #openmic #featurepoet #poetsonbluesky

Prickly Pear Open Mic feat. BECKY WHO

Ashley @ashleyedge.bsky.social · Jul 12

Tomorrow folks! Have you got your ticket and open mic slot yet?

Sunday 13th July @ 7pm BST

Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1424867780...

Please email [email protected] to request an open mic slot. #poetry #poetsonbsky

An online open mic for disabled folk, run by disabled folk!

Prickly Pear Open Mic MAY 2025, JASON CONWAY feature set

Ashley @ashleyedge.bsky.social · May 13

Prickly Pear Open Mic feat. JASON CONWAY

It's here folks, if you missed it you can now watch at your leisure, panic over!

youtu.be/4u5-s-Z5JBc

#poetry #poetsonbluesky #spokenword #performance #bookrelease

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Ashley @ashleyedge.bsky.social · Apr 12

ONLINE OPEN MIC! Tomorrow folks! Sunday 13th April @ 7pm BST.

We'd love to see you there. Open mic slots 5 mins each this month, email [email protected] to secure your spot :)

Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1306933726...

An online open mic for disabled folk, run by disabled folk!

Ashley @ashleyedge.bsky.social · Apr 7

OUT NOW! Genevieve Ray - Free Roaming Adult Woman.

Buy here: amzn.eu/d/hMA6z8x

Or contact us if you would prefer a copy signed by the author herself. Email [email protected] . Please note, direct orders will include p&p.

#poetry #bookrelease

Ashley @ashleyedge.bsky.social · Mar 31

SUNDAY 13TH @ 7PM (BST/UTC+1)

PRICKLY PEAR OPEN MIC (online - Zoom)

Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1306933726...

Please email [email protected] to request an open mic slot. A ticket does not guarantee this.

Prickly Pear Open Mic

Ashley @ashleyedge.bsky.social · Mar 30

Poetic Edge BOOK LAUNCH, celebrating Free Roaming Adult Woman, by GENEVIEVE RAY.

FREE to attend! Having said that, we do encourage you to purchase a copy of Genevieve's stunning collection! Release 12th April. Pre-order: amzn.eu/d/dzaSd33

Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1306040645...

Ashley @ashleyedge.bsky.social · Mar 30

Our monthly online workshops are back at last folks!

All workshops are FREE/pay-what-you-can, and on Zoom.

Let's Get Prompted: Wed 9th April @ 7pm (GMT/UTC+1)
Flash Fiction Fun: Sun 20th April @ 7pm (GMT/UTC+1)
Picture This!: Thurs 24th April @ 7pm (GMT/UTC+1)

www.eventbrite.com/o/ashley-edg...

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Ashley @ashleyedge.bsky.social · Mar 29

It's happening folks! Our incredible Genevieve Ray has her debut collection out in just a few days!!

You can get your copy here: amzn.eu/d/dzaSd33

GENEVIEVE RAY - FREE ROAMING ADULT WOMAN
Available: Saturday 12th April

Ashley @ashleyedge.bsky.social · Feb 10

ANTHOLOGY SUBMISSION!
**NEW DEADLINE!!**
We have decided to extend the deadline for submissions to the 28th Feb, because we can!

We are looking for poetry and short stories for our exciting new anthology. Info: www.poeticedgepublishers.com

Prickly Pear Showtime: Gary Coulton Book Launch

Ashley @ashleyedge.bsky.social · Feb 3

This SATURDAY folks! ONLINE, 7pm GMT/UTC

PRICKLY PEAR SHOWTIME: GARY COULTON BOOK LAUNCH

TICKETS HERE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1195655069...

Open Mic THEME: "dialogue" and/or "narrative" poetry/micro-fiction. Slots are 3 mins. Email: [email protected].

An online Prickly Pear Showtime to celebrate the launch of "Demons To Champions" by Gary Coulton!

Prickly Pear Open Mic JAN 2025, JOSIE ADAM feature set

Ashley @ashleyedge.bsky.social · Jan 17

Prickly Pear Open Mic feat JOSIE ADAM was amazing!

To see her set in full hit this link: youtu.be/F5CWQ6HWgTw

More Prickly Pear sets also on there for your ears to soak up, subscription recommended!

#poetry #poetryevent #featurepoet

Prickly Pear Showtime: Gary Coulton Book Launch

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Ashley @ashleyedge.bsky.social · Jan 14

Prickly Pear Showtime: Gary Coulton Book Launch

Sat 8th FEB @ 7pm ONLINE

Celebrating Gary Coulton's book "Demons To Champions" with the man himself reading from it. Inc a reading from guest author Charlotte Faulconbridge and OPEN MIC.

Tickets free/donate here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1195655069...

An online Prickly Pear Showtime to celebrate the launch of "Demons To Champions" by Gary Coulton!