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Jamie Woods @jamiewoods77.bsky.social · 10d

Happy #NationalPoetryDay! Here's a video of me reading some poems from my new book, and talking about my writing so far, influences, illness, and future plans

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Seren Esgynnol/Rising Star: Jamie Woods

YouTube video by Just Another Poet

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Jamie Woods @jamiewoods77.bsky.social · Sep 12

CARDIFF FRIENDS! After 12 years I'm coming back to read.
I'll be featured poet at the amazing @bookspacecardiff open mic Weds 17th Sept.
Tix £4 or PWYC from bookspacecardiff.co.uk
I'd love to see you there, it's been much too long x

#Poetry
#cardiffpoetry

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Jamie Woods @jamiewoods77.bsky.social · Sep 1

Radio on! Beyond chuffed to get a spot on the monthly playlist on Dandelion Radio. Poetry + guitars ftw

Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · Sep 1

Hear my September @dandelionradio.bsky.social‬ show w/ guest presenter Gemma from @dancerband.bsky.social who release new album 'More or Less' Sept 12th on @meritoriorec.bsky.social‬

Listen right now on Mixcloud at www.mixcloud.com/DandelionRad...
or on rotating 24/7 schedule at dandelionradio.com

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Jamie Woods @jamiewoods77.bsky.social · Aug 28

I'm going on a book tour! Recreate the 90s experience with events booked in a record shop in Swansea, a book shop in Cardiff, a pub in Newport and for the online one, just pretend it's a dodgy bedsit?
Tickets and info from Jamiewoods77.com

Poster. Reads as follows.
Jamie Woods reading from Black Skies Die Starless.
2nd September, online.
17th September Cardiff Book Space.
25th October Swansea Tangled Parrot
19th November Newport, Murenger House.

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Jamie Woods @jamiewoods77.bsky.social · Aug 26

Love Poetry / Hate Racism event in Swansea. Oct 25th.
Raising money for UNICEF Gaza appeal and love music hate racism.
Featuring...
The amazing Patrick Jones!
The brilliant Rhoda Thomas!
Me!
The polar opposite of painting flags on roundabouts.
Tickets: wegottickets.com/event/674236/

A text-heavy poster for an event. The key text reads: love poetry, hate racism. Patrick Jones, Rhoda Thomas, Jamie Woods. October 25th. Tangled Parrot, Swansea. £4 in advance.

Jamie Woods @jamiewoods77.bsky.social · Aug 21

And you can buy my newest book Black Skies Die Starless from @punkdustpoetry.bsky.social

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Punkdust.com online store

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Jamie Woods @jamiewoods77.bsky.social · Aug 21

You can buy the digital downloads from bandcamp
jamiewoods77.bandcamp.com/album/the-90...

The 90s / I've Found God in Seattle, by Jamie Woods

2 track album

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Jamie Woods @jamiewoods77.bsky.social · Aug 21

Also from Black Skies Die Starless...
Side AA: I've Found God in Seattle
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Jamie Woods: I've Found God in Seattle

YouTube video by Punk Dust

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Jamie Woods @jamiewoods77.bsky.social · Aug 21

New poetry double A-side single taken from my book Black Skies Die Starless.
Side A: The 90s
youtu.be/gGEJ74r9i0c?...

Jamie Woods: The 90s

YouTube video by Punk Dust

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Jamie Woods @jamiewoods77.bsky.social · Aug 9

If anything, the US show is more recent, and therefore less historic. Although they blur more faces, so their witnessing is less precise.
Anyway, I think I'd like to work in an airport xraying suitcases.

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Jamie Woods @jamiewoods77.bsky.social · Aug 9

QOTD.
Why is the show 'Nothing to Declare' about Australian airport border control on the channel Sky Witness, while the almost identical yet geographically different show 'Airport Security USA' is on Sky History?
And yes, I am still unemployed, thanks for asking.

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The Broken Spine @thebrokenspine.co.uk · Aug 8

#InConversationInCritique with @jamiewoods77.bsky.social
What happens when the work is actually read, closely? Alan digs deep into Jamie Woods’ latest, challenging the poems and the person behind them.
Interview + Critique by @alanparrywriter.co.uk
🔗 alanparrywriter.co.u...

In Conversation, In Critique - Jamie Woods - Alan Parry

In Conversation Jamie Woods doesn’t write poetry for your comfort. He writes because he must—because the words arrive heavy, vital, unfinished until spoken aloud. “I’ve always written: lyrics, reviews, short stories, opening chapters to novels, and poems,” he says. But it’s poetry that stuck. Not for lack of ambition elsewhere, but because it’s the only […]

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Jamie Woods @jamiewoods77.bsky.social · Jul 27

A lovely review from the depths of Paul's Book Bag. *Blushes*

Paul @paulwritespoems.bsky.social · Jul 27

This week in The Book Bag, take a trip down memory lane to the 90's with a different perspective in Black Skies Die Starless, feel moved by the emotional authenticity. A tremendous book by Jamie Woods, published by Punk Dust Poetry. Plus all the other regular news...

The Book Bag: Black Skies Die Starless by Jamie Woods

Welcome back to The Book Bag. I hope you’ve had a poetic week. I’ve had a slower week this week. Shared a video of me reading one of my poems on social media, visited the Northern Poetry Library on Monday, sent some submissions off and spent some time on my my own writing. On Saturday evening I was able to see some incredible poetry at Louis Longson’s last Saturday of the month poetry readings. Also I went out for lunch with my team from work to a great Asian place. …

paulwritespoems.com

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The Broken Spine @thebrokenspine.co.uk · Jul 25

The Broken Spine has always been about the poets. We’ve run chapbook competitions, Reader’s Choice Awards, and more. Now, we want to give back like never before—but we need your help. Let’s hit £5,000. 🔗 shorturl.at/G2mMo

A Poetry Award That Puts Poets First – And You Can Make It Happen - The Broken Spine

Poets deserve more than empty prestige. They deserve real recognition, real opportunities, and real support. That is why I am launching The Broken Spine

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Jamie Woods @jamiewoods77.bsky.social · Jul 22

Same. You know where to find me :)

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Jamie Woods @jamiewoods77.bsky.social · Jul 22

Right? It's the least taught part of a writing practice. I try and teach it using the hero's path and that sort of thing, but I've never worked it out for myself.
(To be fair, I made two actual humans and I can't tell them what to do.)

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Jamie Woods @jamiewoods77.bsky.social · Jul 22

Yeah, I normally write the characters and a story emerges. Hasn't happened with this one yet.
Trying to squash them into a storyline doesn't make for a good read. Although if I did that, maybe I'd finish something for once!

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Jamie Woods @jamiewoods77.bsky.social · Jul 22

So similar / so different
*Creates characters*
*Starts writing*
Plot: hahaha no lol

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Jamie Woods @jamiewoods77.bsky.social · Jul 18

Wow, what a great pile of books. Honoured to be part of it! Enjoy

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Jo Rigg @jorigg.bsky.social · Jul 17

Been a good two days for post! TBR pile now quite large thanks to @taniahershman.bsky.social @thebraag.bsky.social @prototypepubs.bsky.social @jamiewoods77.bsky.social Bring on the rainy weekend

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Jamie Woods @jamiewoods77.bsky.social · Jul 15

I've already ordered yours!

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Mari Ellis Dunning 🖋️ @mariellisdunning.bsky.social · Jul 13

Love this quote from @alanparrywriter.co.uk : "For Jamie Woods, poetry is never done. It evolves with context, with time, with each reading. Like a song rearranged, the same poem can carry new weight in a new world."

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#WritingSky #PoetrySky

In Conversation, In Critique - Jamie Woods - Alan Parry

In Conversation Jamie Woods doesn’t write poetry for your comfort. He writes because he must—because the words arrive heavy, vital, unfinished until spoken aloud. “I’ve always written: lyrics, reviews...

alanparrywriter.co.uk

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Jamie Woods @jamiewoods77.bsky.social · Jul 13

Oh I'm just crying now

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Jamie Woods @jamiewoods77.bsky.social · Jul 13

If you see this, post a planet

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Jamie Woods @jamiewoods77.bsky.social · Jul 12

Love the conversation.
Love the critique.
Thanks Alan. You're a star.

Alan Parry He/Him @alanparrywriter.co.uk · Jul 12

“The decade didn’t give him a soundtrack. It gave him scars.”

@jamiewoods77.bsky.social writes where grief is public and protest is personal.

No nostalgia. No apologies. Just necessary poetry.

alanparrywriter.co.uk/2025/07/12/i...

In Conversation, In Critique - Jamie Woods - Alan Parry

In Conversation Jamie Woods doesn’t write poetry for your comfort. He writes because he must—because the words arrive heavy, vital, unfinished until spoken aloud. “I’ve always written: lyrics, reviews...

alanparrywriter.co.uk

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