Lou Mach
@louloumach.bsky.social
Mancunian, Poet, Reader, Educator, Critic, UoM, Centre for New Writing. Collaborative pamphlet, The Words of Others are All We Have, Hedgehog Press, (2024). Collection, I Am Not Light, Black Bough Poetry (2025)
https://www.louisemachen.com
https://www.louisemachen.com
And the winner is @poetbex.bsky.social ✨✨✨
August 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
And the winner is @poetbex.bsky.social ✨✨✨
BOOK GIVEAWAY!
Tomorrow it’s eleven weeks since my collection was published, so I’m doing a little giveaway…
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2. Leave a comment below ⬇️
3. Tag a poetry lover
The competition will run for a week and the winner will be announced next Friday 22nd August
Tomorrow it’s eleven weeks since my collection was published, so I’m doing a little giveaway…
1. Like and share this post
2. Leave a comment below ⬇️
3. Tag a poetry lover
The competition will run for a week and the winner will be announced next Friday 22nd August
August 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
BOOK GIVEAWAY!
Tomorrow it’s eleven weeks since my collection was published, so I’m doing a little giveaway…
1. Like and share this post
2. Leave a comment below ⬇️
3. Tag a poetry lover
The competition will run for a week and the winner will be announced next Friday 22nd August
Tomorrow it’s eleven weeks since my collection was published, so I’m doing a little giveaway…
1. Like and share this post
2. Leave a comment below ⬇️
3. Tag a poetry lover
The competition will run for a week and the winner will be announced next Friday 22nd August
And there is the cave in all its glory 💚
August 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
And there is the cave in all its glory 💚
The face of a happy poet sharing her words ❤️
August 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The face of a happy poet sharing her words ❤️
For #PoemsAbout #BlackSky here is my offering (a current work in progress) @thebrokenspine.co.uk Thank you for the prompt! @alanparrywriter.co.uk
August 8, 2025 at 12:12 PM
For #PoemsAbout #BlackSky here is my offering (a current work in progress) @thebrokenspine.co.uk Thank you for the prompt! @alanparrywriter.co.uk
Tomorrow! We are launching our audiobook, Which Way the Words Grow.
This is such a valuable project that I am extremely proud of - give it a listen!
Available now on Spotify and YouTube.
There’s also a documentary coming soon…
This is such a valuable project that I am extremely proud of - give it a listen!
Available now on Spotify and YouTube.
There’s also a documentary coming soon…
August 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Tomorrow! We are launching our audiobook, Which Way the Words Grow.
This is such a valuable project that I am extremely proud of - give it a listen!
Available now on Spotify and YouTube.
There’s also a documentary coming soon…
This is such a valuable project that I am extremely proud of - give it a listen!
Available now on Spotify and YouTube.
There’s also a documentary coming soon…
Double rainbow for a Wednesday - there’s a poem in there ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
August 6, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Double rainbow for a Wednesday - there’s a poem in there ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
This Sunday, get yourself down to The Carlton Club in Manchester for some brilliant poetry and music 💙
August 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
This Sunday, get yourself down to The Carlton Club in Manchester for some brilliant poetry and music 💙
Next Friday is the in-person launch of Which Way the Words Grow - send a DM to get your ticket (only a few remaining!)
This promises to be a brilliant night in an extra-special setting 💚
Available now on Spotify and YouTube
This promises to be a brilliant night in an extra-special setting 💚
Available now on Spotify and YouTube
July 28, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Next Friday is the in-person launch of Which Way the Words Grow - send a DM to get your ticket (only a few remaining!)
This promises to be a brilliant night in an extra-special setting 💚
Available now on Spotify and YouTube
This promises to be a brilliant night in an extra-special setting 💚
Available now on Spotify and YouTube
From my collection, I Am Not Light, here is a poem inspired by the Princess Victoria memorial at Portpatrick, Scotland.
“Do not drown me now
in their loneliness.”
In Need of a Closer Shore
“Do not drown me now
in their loneliness.”
In Need of a Closer Shore
July 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM
From my collection, I Am Not Light, here is a poem inspired by the Princess Victoria memorial at Portpatrick, Scotland.
“Do not drown me now
in their loneliness.”
In Need of a Closer Shore
“Do not drown me now
in their loneliness.”
In Need of a Closer Shore
This is where you can find me this summer.
Details of all events to follow…
Grab yourself a ticket for the online launch of ‘I Am Not Light’ on Eventbrite - it’s going to be mint!
eventbrite.com
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
Details of all events to follow…
Grab yourself a ticket for the online launch of ‘I Am Not Light’ on Eventbrite - it’s going to be mint!
eventbrite.com
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
July 6, 2025 at 9:06 AM
This is where you can find me this summer.
Details of all events to follow…
Grab yourself a ticket for the online launch of ‘I Am Not Light’ on Eventbrite - it’s going to be mint!
eventbrite.com
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
Details of all events to follow…
Grab yourself a ticket for the online launch of ‘I Am Not Light’ on Eventbrite - it’s going to be mint!
eventbrite.com
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
Fantastic couple of nights at Dare to Know Theatre regaling the audiences with poems from my book 💜
June 26, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Fantastic couple of nights at Dare to Know Theatre regaling the audiences with poems from my book 💜
“and I was left with new growth.”
Clearing the Wall Without Permission, from ‘I Am Not Light’ - available now from @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
Link below 👇
amzn.eu/d/1rj7PQu
Clearing the Wall Without Permission, from ‘I Am Not Light’ - available now from @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
Link below 👇
amzn.eu/d/1rj7PQu
June 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
“and I was left with new growth.”
Clearing the Wall Without Permission, from ‘I Am Not Light’ - available now from @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
Link below 👇
amzn.eu/d/1rj7PQu
Clearing the Wall Without Permission, from ‘I Am Not Light’ - available now from @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
Link below 👇
amzn.eu/d/1rj7PQu
My fabulous daughter Hope Yolanda is off on her next artistic journey to play Dorothy in this year’s Play in the Park with @thedukeslancaster.bsky.social get yourself a ticket. It’s going to be mint! 💚💚💚
June 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
My fabulous daughter Hope Yolanda is off on her next artistic journey to play Dorothy in this year’s Play in the Park with @thedukeslancaster.bsky.social get yourself a ticket. It’s going to be mint! 💚💚💚
GUEST READER ANNOUNCEMENT: MATTHEW M.C. SMITH!
How brilliant?!
Join us for the launch of ‘I Am Not Light’ at The Portico Library, Manchester, Tuesday 10th June 6.30-8.30pm
No ticket required, but do DM if you’re planning to come along so we have numbers…
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
How brilliant?!
Join us for the launch of ‘I Am Not Light’ at The Portico Library, Manchester, Tuesday 10th June 6.30-8.30pm
No ticket required, but do DM if you’re planning to come along so we have numbers…
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
GUEST READER ANNOUNCEMENT: MATTHEW M.C. SMITH!
How brilliant?!
Join us for the launch of ‘I Am Not Light’ at The Portico Library, Manchester, Tuesday 10th June 6.30-8.30pm
No ticket required, but do DM if you’re planning to come along so we have numbers…
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
How brilliant?!
Join us for the launch of ‘I Am Not Light’ at The Portico Library, Manchester, Tuesday 10th June 6.30-8.30pm
No ticket required, but do DM if you’re planning to come along so we have numbers…
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
GUEST READER ANNOUNCEMENT: J.DANIEL WEST!
Join us for the launch of ‘I Am Not Light’ at The Portico Library Manchester, Tuesday 10th June 6.30-8.30pm
No ticket required, but do DM if you’re planning to come along so we have numbers…
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
@archaeologyboy.bsky.social
Join us for the launch of ‘I Am Not Light’ at The Portico Library Manchester, Tuesday 10th June 6.30-8.30pm
No ticket required, but do DM if you’re planning to come along so we have numbers…
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
@archaeologyboy.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
GUEST READER ANNOUNCEMENT: J.DANIEL WEST!
Join us for the launch of ‘I Am Not Light’ at The Portico Library Manchester, Tuesday 10th June 6.30-8.30pm
No ticket required, but do DM if you’re planning to come along so we have numbers…
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
@archaeologyboy.bsky.social
Join us for the launch of ‘I Am Not Light’ at The Portico Library Manchester, Tuesday 10th June 6.30-8.30pm
No ticket required, but do DM if you’re planning to come along so we have numbers…
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
@archaeologyboy.bsky.social
GUEST READER ANNOUNCEMENT: DAVID HAY
Join us for the launch of ‘I Am Not Light’ at The Portico Library Manchester, Tuesday 10th June 6.30-8.30pm
No ticket required, but do DM if you’re planning to come along so we have numbers for the venue
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
@archedroadway.bsky.social
Join us for the launch of ‘I Am Not Light’ at The Portico Library Manchester, Tuesday 10th June 6.30-8.30pm
No ticket required, but do DM if you’re planning to come along so we have numbers for the venue
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
@archedroadway.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
GUEST READER ANNOUNCEMENT: DAVID HAY
Join us for the launch of ‘I Am Not Light’ at The Portico Library Manchester, Tuesday 10th June 6.30-8.30pm
No ticket required, but do DM if you’re planning to come along so we have numbers for the venue
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
@archedroadway.bsky.social
Join us for the launch of ‘I Am Not Light’ at The Portico Library Manchester, Tuesday 10th June 6.30-8.30pm
No ticket required, but do DM if you’re planning to come along so we have numbers for the venue
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
@archedroadway.bsky.social
A reading of the title poem from my collection, I Am Not Light.
Massive thanks to everyone who has ordered a copy so far - if you haven’t, you can get it now from
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
🔥🔥🔥
Massive thanks to everyone who has ordered a copy so far - if you haven’t, you can get it now from
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
🔥🔥🔥
June 2, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A reading of the title poem from my collection, I Am Not Light.
Massive thanks to everyone who has ordered a copy so far - if you haven’t, you can get it now from
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
🔥🔥🔥
Massive thanks to everyone who has ordered a copy so far - if you haven’t, you can get it now from
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
🔥🔥🔥
She made it to a show! (The best show actually…)
So chuffed to see I Am Not Light with the cast of Taming of the “Shrew” ❤️
A brilliant reimagining of the play - if you missed it, hopefully it will come back around next year ✨
Get your hands on the book @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
So chuffed to see I Am Not Light with the cast of Taming of the “Shrew” ❤️
A brilliant reimagining of the play - if you missed it, hopefully it will come back around next year ✨
Get your hands on the book @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
June 1, 2025 at 8:02 AM
She made it to a show! (The best show actually…)
So chuffed to see I Am Not Light with the cast of Taming of the “Shrew” ❤️
A brilliant reimagining of the play - if you missed it, hopefully it will come back around next year ✨
Get your hands on the book @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
So chuffed to see I Am Not Light with the cast of Taming of the “Shrew” ❤️
A brilliant reimagining of the play - if you missed it, hopefully it will come back around next year ✨
Get your hands on the book @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
Do you want to see something absolutely mint? You’ll have to bear with me on this one - it’s worth it 🙏
Publication day is tomorrow 30th May - I can’t wait!
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
Publication day is tomorrow 30th May - I can’t wait!
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
May 29, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Do you want to see something absolutely mint? You’ll have to bear with me on this one - it’s worth it 🙏
Publication day is tomorrow 30th May - I can’t wait!
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
Publication day is tomorrow 30th May - I can’t wait!
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
Catch me reading at Verbose tonight from I Am Not Light - out Friday!
May 26, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Catch me reading at Verbose tonight from I Am Not Light - out Friday!
A masterclass in storytelling, artistry and emotion from @benjireid.bsky.social tonight.
Get yourself down to AVIVA Studios to watch Find Your Eyes 🔥
Get yourself down to AVIVA Studios to watch Find Your Eyes 🔥
May 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A masterclass in storytelling, artistry and emotion from @benjireid.bsky.social tonight.
Get yourself down to AVIVA Studios to watch Find Your Eyes 🔥
Get yourself down to AVIVA Studios to watch Find Your Eyes 🔥
BOOK COVER REVEAL!
Excited to announce my collection, I Am Not Light, will be published next Friday 30th May.
Massive thanks to @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
🔥🔥🔥
Excited to announce my collection, I Am Not Light, will be published next Friday 30th May.
Massive thanks to @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
🔥🔥🔥
May 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
BOOK COVER REVEAL!
Excited to announce my collection, I Am Not Light, will be published next Friday 30th May.
Massive thanks to @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
🔥🔥🔥
Excited to announce my collection, I Am Not Light, will be published next Friday 30th May.
Massive thanks to @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
🔥🔥🔥
Final edits are done, proof copy read and amended, it’s all systems go for, ‘I Am Not Light’ - book cover reveal incoming!
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
May 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Final edits are done, proof copy read and amended, it’s all systems go for, ‘I Am Not Light’ - book cover reveal incoming!
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
@blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
From my upcoming collection, I Am Not Light, with @blackboughpoetry here is a video for the poem ‘Moss’.
The collection will be here very, very soon…
Excited! 💚
The collection will be here very, very soon…
Excited! 💚
May 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
From my upcoming collection, I Am Not Light, with @blackboughpoetry here is a video for the poem ‘Moss’.
The collection will be here very, very soon…
Excited! 💚
The collection will be here very, very soon…
Excited! 💚