Louise Longson
@louisepoetical.bsky.social
Pushcart Prize nominated, award-winning poet. 4th collection "The How in the World" winner of Hedgehog Poetry Press' "Proper Poetry Pamphlet prize" is now available https://witchbottlepoetry.wordpress.com/2025/11/15/the-how-in-the-world/
Just starting to ship! Publisher and Editor of Hedgehog Poetry Press, @hedgehogpress.co.uk Mark Davidson, says it is a “gorgeous book, filled with some of the finest poetry I’ve read in years.” Which is so lovely! Order signed copies here: witchbottlepoetry.wordpress.com/2025/11/15/t...
November 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Just starting to ship! Publisher and Editor of Hedgehog Poetry Press, @hedgehogpress.co.uk Mark Davidson, says it is a “gorgeous book, filled with some of the finest poetry I’ve read in years.” Which is so lovely! Order signed copies here: witchbottlepoetry.wordpress.com/2025/11/15/t...
Oh, my giddy goodness! Look who's arrived! So proud and pleased. It's so lovely to see it in its bookly flesh! Thanks to Hedgehog Press and all who have been so supportive to me. You can get a copy from me here: witchbottlepoetry.wordpress.com/2025/11/15/t...
November 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Oh, my giddy goodness! Look who's arrived! So proud and pleased. It's so lovely to see it in its bookly flesh! Thanks to Hedgehog Press and all who have been so supportive to me. You can get a copy from me here: witchbottlepoetry.wordpress.com/2025/11/15/t...
Sometimes it's hard to settle to the poetry stuff I'm trying to get out, so today's thing was not what I'd started off intending to do! I still count it as having written something! With apologies (and thanks) to the always wonderful Roger McGough.
November 23, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Sometimes it's hard to settle to the poetry stuff I'm trying to get out, so today's thing was not what I'd started off intending to do! I still count it as having written something! With apologies (and thanks) to the always wonderful Roger McGough.
Please join in next Saturday for a fantastically special #LastSaturday! Pre-launching and celebrating these wonderful poets (and me). Free online on Zoom from 7.00pm. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...
November 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Please join in next Saturday for a fantastically special #LastSaturday! Pre-launching and celebrating these wonderful poets (and me). Free online on Zoom from 7.00pm. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...
Wonderful to see this approaching reality. My thanks to Mark @hedgehogpress.co.uk and to @markantonyowen.com and @moraganderson.bsky.social for their lovely words about it. www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/product/the-...
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November 16, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Wonderful to see this approaching reality. My thanks to Mark @hedgehogpress.co.uk and to @markantonyowen.com and @moraganderson.bsky.social for their lovely words about it. www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/product/the-...
Thrilled to be hosting the imminent take-off of @elcurwen.bsky.social & Stephen Paul Wren's collaboration, plus a few poems from my new one and very special guests @jirobb.bsky.social @paulwritespoems.bsky.social and @annasaund.bsky.social 29 Nov at 7.00pm
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Last Saturday Poetry: Get ready for take-off!
Celebrating the imminent launch of two new poetry collections
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November 15, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Thrilled to be hosting the imminent take-off of @elcurwen.bsky.social & Stephen Paul Wren's collaboration, plus a few poems from my new one and very special guests @jirobb.bsky.social @paulwritespoems.bsky.social and @annasaund.bsky.social 29 Nov at 7.00pm
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It's getting closer! Pre-orders are now open. It would be lovely if you'd like one! www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN: “The How In The World” – Louise Longson
Well, what can I say about this gorgeous book, filled with some of the finest poetry I’ve read in years? Not a lot that I haven’t already gushed about, so suffice to say – PRE-ORD…
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November 14, 2025 at 7:41 AM
It's getting closer! Pre-orders are now open. It would be lovely if you'd like one! www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/11/13/p...
Wonderful to have this poem featured on the night of fireworks and a full moon. My grateful thanks to @markantonyowen.com for this opportunity.
Miscarriage is shattering. More so, losing hope of bearing a child. This @louisepoetical.bsky.social explores in her #ekphrastic poem after Kahlo.
'I embrace her longing
as a shade of black
that fractures the ivory,
give comfort for her
bone-shattered aching ... '
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'I embrace her longing
as a shade of black
that fractures the ivory,
give comfort for her
bone-shattered aching ... '
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se vista de seda ...' by Louise Longson exclusively in After... | Poems Inspired By Other Art
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November 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Wonderful to have this poem featured on the night of fireworks and a full moon. My grateful thanks to @markantonyowen.com for this opportunity.
It's been a long, long wait but it's nearly here! www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/11/05/c... Should be available to pre-order/order by the end of this month. Huge thanks to everyone who has been so supportive of this getting into the world, especially @oormilaprahlad.bsky.social for the amazing cover.
COVER REVEAL: “The How In The World” by Louise Longson
Well, I have to say that it is all go in Hogland, UK at the moment, and we are going to be enjoying a poetry flood over the next few months. I am rather chuffed that surfing the wavey crest will be…
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November 5, 2025 at 8:09 AM
It's been a long, long wait but it's nearly here! www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/11/05/c... Should be available to pre-order/order by the end of this month. Huge thanks to everyone who has been so supportive of this getting into the world, especially @oormilaprahlad.bsky.social for the amazing cover.
A magical night of poetry at yesterday's #LastSaturday with readings from @hool415.bsky.social @meggiepoet.bsky.social @saraswatinagpal.bsky.social @drbafc.bsky.social @spiropoetry.bsky.social @jahshabby.bsky.social and Katrina Moinet - it was brilliant! ✨💫🌟Thanks so much lovely poets and audience!
October 26, 2025 at 11:09 AM
A magical night of poetry at yesterday's #LastSaturday with readings from @hool415.bsky.social @meggiepoet.bsky.social @saraswatinagpal.bsky.social @drbafc.bsky.social @spiropoetry.bsky.social @jahshabby.bsky.social and Katrina Moinet - it was brilliant! ✨💫🌟Thanks so much lovely poets and audience!
Reposted by Louise Longson
Also, @louisepoetical.bsky.social has got the length of her regular poetry evenings spot on. If you have, say, five guest readers, each performing four poems, 70-80 minutes is the perfect amount of time for everyone attending. There are definitely some poetry reading hosts who could learn from this.
October 26, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Also, @louisepoetical.bsky.social has got the length of her regular poetry evenings spot on. If you have, say, five guest readers, each performing four poems, 70-80 minutes is the perfect amount of time for everyone attending. There are definitely some poetry reading hosts who could learn from this.
Lovely to see you there! Please do come again - the next one is going to be a bit special (well, they all are, but you know what I mean!). It's such a pleasure to host such great poets and poetry.
Great night of poetry at @louisepoetical.bsky.social's monthly Last Saturday Poets get-together. Among many superb performances were readings by
@drbafc.bsky.social, @jahshabby.bsky.social, @saraswatinagpal.bsky.social, @hool415.bsky.social and the host herself. I should attend these more often.
@drbafc.bsky.social, @jahshabby.bsky.social, @saraswatinagpal.bsky.social, @hool415.bsky.social and the host herself. I should attend these more often.
October 26, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Lovely to see you there! Please do come again - the next one is going to be a bit special (well, they all are, but you know what I mean!). It's such a pleasure to host such great poets and poetry.
Join me and @hool415.bsky.social @saraswatinagpal.bsky.social @meggiepoet.bsky.social @jahshabby.bsky.social @drbafc.bsky.social @spiropoetry.bsky.social and Katrina Moinet - live and free on Zoom at 7.00pm for magic poetry and poetry magic! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...
Last Saturday Poets : October
Last Saturday Poetry with Katrina Moinet,Andy Breckenridge, Margaret Royall, Barnaby Harsent, Saraswati Nagpal, Julian Cason & Sue Spiers
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October 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Join me and @hool415.bsky.social @saraswatinagpal.bsky.social @meggiepoet.bsky.social @jahshabby.bsky.social @drbafc.bsky.social @spiropoetry.bsky.social and Katrina Moinet - live and free on Zoom at 7.00pm for magic poetry and poetry magic! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...
Truly a Magnificent Seven of poetry giants joining me tonight for this #LastSaturday - Zooming and freeeeeeeeeee! Join us! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...
October 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Truly a Magnificent Seven of poetry giants joining me tonight for this #LastSaturday - Zooming and freeeeeeeeeee! Join us! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...
If you have an hour to spare on Saturday 25 Oct why not treat your ears to some of the best poetry going?
@hool415.bsky.social @meggiepoet.bsky.social
@saraswatinagpal.bsky.social @spiropoetry.bsky.social
@jahshabby.bsky.social & Katrina Moinet, Zooming free! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...
@hool415.bsky.social @meggiepoet.bsky.social
@saraswatinagpal.bsky.social @spiropoetry.bsky.social
@jahshabby.bsky.social & Katrina Moinet, Zooming free! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...
Last Saturday Poets : October
The Last Saturday Poetry salon is joined by Katrina Moinet, Margaret Royall, Barnaby Harsent, Saraswati Nagpal, Julian Cason and Sue Spiers
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October 22, 2025 at 6:53 AM
If you have an hour to spare on Saturday 25 Oct why not treat your ears to some of the best poetry going?
@hool415.bsky.social @meggiepoet.bsky.social
@saraswatinagpal.bsky.social @spiropoetry.bsky.social
@jahshabby.bsky.social & Katrina Moinet, Zooming free! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...
@hool415.bsky.social @meggiepoet.bsky.social
@saraswatinagpal.bsky.social @spiropoetry.bsky.social
@jahshabby.bsky.social & Katrina Moinet, Zooming free! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...
Join me and Wonderpoets @hool415.bsky.social @meggiepoet.bsky.social @saraswatinagpal.bsky.social @spiropoetry.bsky.social @jahshabby.bsky.social and Katrina Moinet for a #LastSaturday of amazing poetry - online and free 25 October from 7.00pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...
Last Saturday Poets : October
The Last Saturday Poetry salon is joined by Katrina Moinet, Margaret Royall, Barnaby Harsent, Saraswati Nagpal, Julian Cason and Sue Spiers
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October 15, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Join me and Wonderpoets @hool415.bsky.social @meggiepoet.bsky.social @saraswatinagpal.bsky.social @spiropoetry.bsky.social @jahshabby.bsky.social and Katrina Moinet for a #LastSaturday of amazing poetry - online and free 25 October from 7.00pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...
Everso happy to be joined by an extremely goodly dollop
(I hope they don't mind being called this! I see them as a rich, cream-filled treaty thing!) of poetry talent for the next #LastSaturdayPoets event. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur... Join us and indulge yourself!
(I hope they don't mind being called this! I see them as a rich, cream-filled treaty thing!) of poetry talent for the next #LastSaturdayPoets event. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur... Join us and indulge yourself!
Last Saturday Poets : October
The Last Saturday Poetry salon is joined by Katrina Moinet, Margaret Royall, Barnaby Harsent, Saraswati Nagpal, Julian Cason and Sue Spiers
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October 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Everso happy to be joined by an extremely goodly dollop
(I hope they don't mind being called this! I see them as a rich, cream-filled treaty thing!) of poetry talent for the next #LastSaturdayPoets event. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur... Join us and indulge yourself!
(I hope they don't mind being called this! I see them as a rich, cream-filled treaty thing!) of poetry talent for the next #LastSaturdayPoets event. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur... Join us and indulge yourself!
Lovely to have a poem in here with so many talented poets. Will be terrific!
Delighted to have work in Broken Spine’s wonderful Rites & Trials: Coming-Of-Age Poetry — coming soon
Edited by @alanparrywriter.co.uk. Amazing poets include Sam Szanto, @louisepoetical.bsky.social, C. Oulens, Susan Richardson, Paul Brookes and many more
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Edited by @alanparrywriter.co.uk. Amazing poets include Sam Szanto, @louisepoetical.bsky.social, C. Oulens, Susan Richardson, Paul Brookes and many more
@brokenspinejournal.bsky.social #brokenspine
October 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Lovely to have a poem in here with so many talented poets. Will be terrific!
Hello - does anyone here know @drbafc.bsky.social ?- I am trying to contact him to see if he might read at one of the #LastSaturday poetry readings. Ta.
October 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Hello - does anyone here know @drbafc.bsky.social ?- I am trying to contact him to see if he might read at one of the #LastSaturday poetry readings. Ta.
I am honoured to be among those reading for this @thebrokenspine.co.uk event later this evening eventbrite.co.uk/e/notjustpre... a 90-minute online literary arts open mic amplifying women’s voices in poetry, performance & film. #poetrycommunity
#NotJustPretty: A Literary Arts Open Mic & Showcase
A 90-minute online literary arts open mic amplifying women’s voices in poetry, performance & film. Nine slots still open.
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October 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I am honoured to be among those reading for this @thebrokenspine.co.uk event later this evening eventbrite.co.uk/e/notjustpre... a 90-minute online literary arts open mic amplifying women’s voices in poetry, performance & film. #poetrycommunity
Such a pleasure and privilege to have you and everyone there, Ann. It was a very special evening.
Great event, such an honour to be part of this great line-up of poets. Thanks to all and to @louisepoetical.bsky.social for holding a super supportive space for us ❤️
My mahoosive thanks to these lovely poets with whom it was a pleasure beyond pleasures to spend 90 minutes last night #LastSaturdayPoets. Loved it. Let's do it again! Lxx
September 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Such a pleasure and privilege to have you and everyone there, Ann. It was a very special evening.
My mahoosive thanks to these lovely poets with whom it was a pleasure beyond pleasures to spend 90 minutes last night #LastSaturdayPoets. Loved it. Let's do it again! Lxx
September 28, 2025 at 9:18 AM
My mahoosive thanks to these lovely poets with whom it was a pleasure beyond pleasures to spend 90 minutes last night #LastSaturdayPoets. Loved it. Let's do it again! Lxx
Just under an hour to go before I am joined by this amazing array of poets! Join us if you can - free on Zoom, we'd love to see you! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...
September 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Just under an hour to go before I am joined by this amazing array of poets! Join us if you can - free on Zoom, we'd love to see you! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...
I shall be reading alongside a host of other poets from around the world, including poets from Palestine, in this tickettailor.com/events/sdhep... from
@sidhepress.bsky.social
on Sunday 5 October - very honoured to have been asked. Please support if you feel you can.
@sidhepress.bsky.social
on Sunday 5 October - very honoured to have been asked. Please support if you feel you can.
Select tickets – We Keep Telling – a reading series for Gaza – Zoom
We Keep Telling – a reading series for Gaza – Zoom, Sun 5 Oct 2025 - Join us for a beautiful evening filled with love and poetry. We are fundraising for https://chuffed.org/project/mawasi-families Re...
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September 27, 2025 at 7:35 AM
I shall be reading alongside a host of other poets from around the world, including poets from Palestine, in this tickettailor.com/events/sdhep... from
@sidhepress.bsky.social
on Sunday 5 October - very honoured to have been asked. Please support if you feel you can.
@sidhepress.bsky.social
on Sunday 5 October - very honoured to have been asked. Please support if you feel you can.
What a beautiful bunch! Join in us for a #LastSaturdayPoetry reading 7.00pm - 8.15pm tomorrow 27 September, free on Zoom. Give your weekend a bit of a word-wow factor. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...
September 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
What a beautiful bunch! Join in us for a #LastSaturdayPoetry reading 7.00pm - 8.15pm tomorrow 27 September, free on Zoom. Give your weekend a bit of a word-wow factor. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-satur...