I am so verily chuffed to be able to say Happy Book Birth Day to Jenna Plewes on the launch of her fantastic collection, A Heart- Squeeze of Beginnings and Endings. As ever though, you can only get a Signed copy direct from the lady herself, so don't delay...before they disappear. Pfff. Just like that. Signed copies are available direct from Jenna 

Well, I am so verily chuffed to say HAPPY LAUNCH DAY to the rather brilliant Margaret Royall, on the Book Birth Day of her latest collection, Hemlock & Honey. Signed First run, First Edition copies are still (just about) available direct from the lady herself, so don't delay, order today... Order Signed Copies Direct From Margaret Royall HERE As I approach my three score years and ten I have been thinking back over the past decades and analysing the memorable events that stand out for me most, reflecting on those that have exerted the greatest influence on my life.

I am so verily chuffed to be able to say Happy Book Birth Day to the wonderful Annie Cowell, for her debut collection, Urban Fledgling, which is 0 days old today. Signed, First Run, First Edition copies are ONLY available direct from Annie, who you can contact to get yourself a copy over on Twitter/X HERE Don't dawdle, they won't last forever.

Well, I have to say that I am extremely delighted to be able to announce, that the rather wonderful Margaret Royall's latest collection, has a little Hedgehog logo on the cover, and that Pre-orders are OPEN. Officially released later this month, I think this is Margaret's finest collection to date and I am really rather proud that after the bumpiest of roads, it is finally seeing the light of day.

I am so very pleased to be able to say HAPPY LAUNCH DAY! So don't be shy - Katrina Moinet's stunning wee Pocket Broadsheet, Lessons in Language Learning is now officially available direct From The Lady Herself. To get your own, Limited Edition Signed Copy CLICK HERE Pocket Hedgehogs are beautifully formed wee poetry collections for you to love and collect.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS! We are so pleased to give you a wee Christmas Present in the shape of a Free to Download, rather lovely eBook featuring some proper hope-filled Christmas poems from some mighty fine poets. So Happy Christmas and CLICK HERE to get your copy Right, where are the Quality Street...

"A Christmas Wish" by Various Artists (eBook PDF Edition) Official Release Date: 25th December 2025    

Well, we are counting down to Christmas here in Hogland, and I am chuffed to say that Christmas Day will see the release of our new FREE eBook "A Christmas Wish" for your comfort and joy. Until then, we thought you may enjoy last year's Christmas Annual ... so please, help yourself.

I am so very pleased to say that Pre-orders are OPEN, which means that you can now get your hands on a Signed, First Run, First Edition copy of Jenna Plewes' fantastic collection, A Heart- Squeeze of Beginnings and Endings. As ever though, you can only get a Signed copy direct from the lady herself, so don't delay... Signed copies are available direct from Jenna 

I am so pleased to say HAPPY LAUNCH DAY to the wonderful Caroline Gill on this her wee book's birthday. And you can get yourself a Signed First Edition, First Print Run copy direct from the lady herself... Order Signed Copies Direct From Caroline Gill by contacting her via her website HERE Polar Corona by Caroline Gill is a prize-winning crown of seven interlinked sonnets about Antarctic exploration and penguins.

I must admit one of the rare pleasures of the whole Hedgehog 'thing' for me, has been able to work with the rather wonderful Jenna Plewes on a few of her collections. She is somebody who I had long admired and it has been a proper treat. For me, anyway. Her, less so, I'm sure. Needless to say, her forthcoming collection is pure unadulterated quality, and probably one of my proudest moments.

Well, what can I say apart from that I am scarily chuffed to be able to announce that PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN BABY for the latest collection from one of the finest poets I have had the pleasure to read - Kerry Darbishire's What Love Is. Officially released on St. Valentine's Day, this is something special and as ever, Signed First Run, First Edition copies are only available direct from Kerry.

I am so very proud and chuffed and proudly chuffed to be able to say that you can now Pre-order your very own copy of Annie Cowell's debut collection, Urban Fledgling. Due to be released in January - Signed, First Run, First Edition copies are ONLY available direct from Annie, who you can contact to get yourself a copy over on Twitter/X…

Well, another brilliant collection on the horizon is from one of my favourite ever poets, the  awesome Kerry Darbishire, who has created what I think is very much her finest work to date. Which frankly is going some. Today, I can only share the beautiful cover based upon a Stephen Darbishire painting, which naturally captures the mood perfectly. The book is due for release in January, with pre-orders opening a bit sooner than that.

Well,  I am really excited to be able to talk about this brilliant wee collection from Annie Cowell, as ever since she shared a poetry conversation with the equally rather brilliant Sam Szanto, I have been a Hoggy desperado who very much would like to read more. Anyway, today I can only share the cover - and mighty fine it is too - but it will be no time at all before you can get a copy for yourself, so be ready.

Well, this is starting to feel a bit on the real side of OM & G, but I'm pleased to say that our Final Proper Poetry Collection Competition was of as high a standard as any that we have run before, and right to the end it is proving proper tricky to come to conclusions. But we have to have a shortlist and then a winner, and before I start blarting, they are:

I am so verily chuffed to say that Pre-orders are NOW OPEN, which means that Caroline Gill's gorgeous wee collection, Polar Corona can be Signed and yours in time for Christmas if you get in touch with Caroline today 🙂 Here is all that you need to know.. Order Signed Copies Direct From Caroline Gill by contacting her via her website 

Well, we're getting into the end of year bobbins and I have to say that the Death of the Hedgehog ™ is starting to feel a lot more real than it did a couple of months ago. (Gulp!) There is literally just the Final Crimson Spine Competition left that will need to be judged, the Final Cult boxes will be on their way next weekend and then a manic few months that will see a lot of pamfies and books shared with the world.

Blimey - it is always weird when you come up with an idea, and then it turns into a reality and arrives in a brown cardy box, but I have to say that our first - and maybe only, given the on-going hogicide - is a wee stunner. A really simple idea - a foldy origami bit of paper that turns into a pocket wonderfilled with stunning poetry, and in this case it is the amaziballs poet lady Katrina Moinet that is turning it into something truly special. Don't forget - you can only get one of these direct from the lady herself... Find out all about it HERE

Can I just say, and excuse the frothyness of the comment, but I love Margaret Royall's poetry. We've just (finally, finally) finished pulling together her new collection and sent it off to print, and it reminds me how much I love reading her work. I think this is the third collection we've done (I should check, but it involves energy ;o) and she constantly astonishes me with just how good she is.

Well, I have to say that I love the design of our wee Pocket Hedgehogs, and judging our final competition has been bittersweettricky. Luckily, I got therein the end and I am proud to share that the Shortlisted Poets, are: Will Kemp (Highly Commended) Calissa Palmer Gavin Bourke Benjamin Oldcorn Lisa Lopresti Katy Cossham (Commended) Sharron Green Gary Day Miriam Moore…

I am so very pleased to be able to say that Katrina Moinet's stunning wee Pocket Broadsheet, Lessons in Language Learning is now officially available direct From The Lady Herself. To get your own, Limited Edition Signed Copy CLICK HERE Pocket Hedgehogs are beautifully formed wee poetry collections for you to love and collect. Coming in two varieties, Pocket Books and Pocket Broadsheets, this the first in the series of the latter, and collects four beautifully formed 

I am so verily chuffed to say that Pre-orders are NOW OPEN, which means that Caroline Gill's gorgeous wee collection, Polar Corona can be Signed and yours in time for Christmas if you get in touch with Caroline today 🙂 Here is all that you need to know.. Order Signed Copies Direct From Caroline Gill by contacting her via her website