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Craig Hinds
@craighinds.bsky.social
Literature, movies, SFF (particularly Star Wars, LOTR, Dune, Conan, Arthurian Legends). Weirdly intense about dessert. Writer of stories long and short. Identical twin to @danielghinds.bsky.social
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Delighted to announce I have a story in vol 4 of Worldstone Publishing's new Summer of Sci-fi and Fantasy anthology about a motley band of madcap skeletons raised for a final mission ☠️ 💀 You can find out more about the anthology and the other stories via the Kickstarter #Fantasy #WritingCommunity
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"It must terrify you, that words said in a certain way
Can tear you from your house."

#TodaysPoem #poetry
Julebukking by @danielghinds.bsky.social (2022 Porridge) porridgemagazine.com/2022/11/11/o...
ONE POEM – Daniel Hinds
Hooves leave a hard imprint, a dark wet mark. Hoof-clop like the noise your tongue makes When it leaves the roof of your mouth.
porridgemagazine.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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If you are looking for a poetry book to buy as a gift or for yourself this Christmas, may I suggest my debut @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social collection New Famous Phrases, which includes Christmas and winter themed poems such as 'The Magi's Camel', 'Julebukking' & 'The Rite of Winter'.
December 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Well, here we are. The very first edition of The Book Bag Christmas List. Created in part by your recommendations. This week there's the list, opportunities, news and some festive fun and goodies. Grab yourself a drink and settle in this might take a while. Feel free to share with ...
The Book Bag Christmas Gift Guide 2025
Welcome one and all to The Book Bag Christmas Gift List 2025. How has your week been? Are you feeling festive yet? I’ve compiled this list based on reader suggestions and some personal favourites of mine to give some gift inspiration for the festive season. Another reason was to share and support your favourite poets and presses by buying books. So, to tenuously misquote one of my favourite Christmas songs, let’s step into this extensive Christmas Gift list. I’ll also drop in a festive playlist and some more festive goodies. I ho ho hope you enjoy…
paulwritespoems.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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Lovely to see my @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social poetry collection New Famous Phrases mentioned in The Book Bag's Christmas Gift List. There are a few poems in there like The Magi's Camel & Julebukking to get readers in the festive spirit! Thanks very much for including my book, Paul!
December 1, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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You will be able to read an excerpt from my debut poetry collection New Famous Phrases in The @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social Books Anthology 2025. A great way to sample the exciting writing the press published this year & to see what kind of thing they like if you are thinking of submitting work.
The Broken Sleep Books Anthology 2025 gathers standout, risk-taking writing from every publication of the year, spanning poetry, non-fiction and fiction.

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November 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Pamphlet submissions are open at my publisher @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social! Before submitting why not buy a few books to get a sense of what they might like? Recent releases and preorders include @marymulholland.bsky.social @betarish.bsky.social and @alexhouen.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Here’s a link to the @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social website where you can find @danielghinds.bsky.social’s book and also preorder @roisinnineachtain.com’s forthcoming collection I, Bird. Please explore the site and share the link widely across the #PoetryCommunity 🙏
Welcome | Broken Sleep Books
A working-class indie publisher putting access to the arts at the forefront of what we do. Authors include J H Prynne, Gillian Clarke, Fiona Benson, Luke Kennard, Andre Bagoo, Andrew McMillan, Pádraig...
www.brokensleepbooks.com
October 7, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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My signed copy of New Famous Phrases by Daniel Hinds (Broken Sleep Books) has arrived. I’ve heard Daniel read his poems twice now & relished their vitality, original phrasing & imagery, & erudition. Looking forward to exploring them further @danielghinds.bsky.social @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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I was recently interviewed by @newcastleuni.bsky.social about my debut poetry collection New Famous Phrases and how my time studying English Literature at NU helped shape the collection.

Happy National Poetry Day! @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social @nclanews.bsky.social
www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/news/...
National Poetry Day: Meet the Newcastle wordsmith responding to the canon in his debut poetry collection
New Famous Phrases was written by Newcastle University graduate Daniel Hinds (BA Hons English Literature, 2014; MA English Literature, 2015) and explores ancient mythologies, aquatic fables and the ev...
www.ncl.ac.uk
October 2, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Happy National Poetry Day! Like, repost and/or comment to be in for a chance to win a signed copy of my debut @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social poetry collection New Famous Phrases. Now slightly less new as I am celebrating its 6 month anniversary! #NationalPoetryDay @poetrydayuk.bsky.social
Poetry Book Giveaway!

To celebrate my debut @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social poetry collection New Famous Phrases being out 6 months I am giving away signed copies (UK only). Like/repost/comment for a chance to win!

Winners announced on National Poetry Day @poetrydayuk.bsky.social #NationalPoetryDay
October 2, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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Poetry Book Giveaway!

To celebrate my debut @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social poetry collection New Famous Phrases being out 6 months I am giving away signed copies (UK only). Like/repost/comment for a chance to win!

Winners announced on National Poetry Day @poetrydayuk.bsky.social #NationalPoetryDay
October 1, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Happening tonight! I will be reading poems from my @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social collection New Famous Phrases for Lime Square Poets. Come along to listen and read a poem at the open mic if you would like to. I can promise poems about sirens, giants, spacemen, camels, magi, sloths, and statues!
Daniel Hinds & Open Mic | Lime Square Poets
Join us on Zoom for a poetry reading by Daniel Hinds followed by Open Mic!
www.limesquarepoets.com
September 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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My upcoming online event with Lime Square Poets where I will be reading from my debut @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social poetry collection New Famous Phrases is now listed on the National Poetry Library website here. Come along if you want to listen/read a poem! www.southbankcentre.co.uk/venues/natio...
Lime Square Poets Presents Daniel Hinds, New Famous Phrases, and Open Mic | Southbank Centre
www.southbankcentre.co.uk
September 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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If anyone is taking part in the @sealeychallenge.bsky.social, I have a few signed copies left of my debut poetry collection New Famous Phrases. If you would like me to post one to you DM me (£12.99). Or you can order direct from my publisher @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social #sealeychallenge
August 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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I have an online poetry reading coming up on the 25th September with Lime Square Poets where I'll be reading poems from my debut @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social collection New Famous Phrases. There are open mic slots available, so do come along, as I would love to hear your poems! RSVP link below.
July 2, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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'a poet of scale, imagination and verve'

Thanks very much to The High Window and Rona Fitzgerald for this wonderful review of my debut @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social poetry collection New Famous Phrases. thehighwindowpress.com/2025/06/23/t...
The High Window Reviews: 23 June 2025
***** Moya Cannon: Bunting’s Honey • Erica McAlpine: Small Pointed Things • Tracey Rhys: Bathing on the Roof  • Christina Thatcher: Breaking a Mare • Rae Howells: The Common Uncommon • Doireann Ní …
thehighwindowpress.com
June 30, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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By taking a step back from everyday experience and viewing it anew via an esoteric literary filter so as to understand it better, Hinds is reminding us that other poetries are still possible in the contemporary landscape...
June 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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I have two poems anthologised in this publication, 'Aneirin' & 'Dear Sydney Graham'. Looking forward to reading the full anthology. Many congratulations to @acidbathpublishing.bsky.social for their 5 year anniversary too!
NIGHT TERRORS is nearly here! #PreOrder your copy of the #anthology today at acidbathpublishing.com/product/night-terrors-an-anthology-of-the-drunk-and-debaucherous-pre-order 📚

Every order helps us keep up with print costs & continue #publishing new #books #SayYesToTheSmallPress
June 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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NIGHT TERRORS is nearly here! #PreOrder your copy of the #anthology today at acidbathpublishing.com/product/night-terrors-an-anthology-of-the-drunk-and-debaucherous-pre-order 📚

Every order helps us keep up with print costs & continue #publishing new #books #SayYesToTheSmallPress
May 23, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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"It takes real guts for a poet to plough their own furrow in a first full collection."
Matthew Stewart on Daniel Hinds' New Famous Phrases #poetry #review #poetryreview #debut
@danielghinds.bsky.social @roguestrands.bsky.social @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social
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Refreshing received notions, Daniel HInds' New Famous Phrases
With the publication of his first full collection, New Famous Phrases (Broken Sleep Books, 2025), Daniel Hinds has confirmed that he’s very...
roguestrands.blogspot.com
June 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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It takes real guts for a poet to plough their own furrow in a first full collection, and Daniel Hinds is to be congratulated on his achievement...
June 12, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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‪Rogue Strands reviews Daniel Hinds' (@danielghinds.bsky.social) first full collection, New Famous Phrases, from Broken Sleep Books (@brokensleepbooks.bsky.social‬)...

roguestrands.blogspot.com/2025/06/refr...
Refreshing received notions, Daniel HInds' New Famous Phrases
With the publication of his first full collection, New Famous Phrases (Broken Sleep Books, 2025), Daniel Hinds has confirmed that he’s very...
roguestrands.blogspot.com
June 12, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Thanks very much to @roguestrands.bsky.social for reviewing my debut @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social poetry collection New Famous Phrases. I've enjoyed reading the Rogue Strands blog over the years, so great to be featured on it!
June 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM