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A poetic journey from the mills and moors of the industrial north to the meals and mosques of the Byzantine middle-east and back again. I Meet Myself Returning is about finding your feet in our convoluted world and letting them take you to a place to call your own. And occasionally stopping off for a pint.

The Department of Lost Wishes contains over a hundred poems personally selected by the author from his early works. "Distinctly funny" - Time Out

Henry Normal's first poetry collection in over twenty years, combining both new and selected poems from his previous performance work. This collection encompasses the subjects of love, death, loneliness, loss, human frailty and other classic conversation stoppers. Published by Five Leaves in 2016, revised and reissued by Flapjack Press in 2018.

This Phantom Breath was written between August 2016 and August 2017. The poems in this collection are concerned with love, death, truth and other inconvenient distractions. "The Alan Bennett of poetry" - The Scotsman

MUMB: a personal exploration of the dark side of motherhood and what it means to be a woman. "To read MUMB is to sit at a rickety northern kitchen table with an old mate as she shares the intimacies and heartaches of being a woman of a certain age while you scoff cinnamon buns and try to ignore the smell of the cat litter." - Julie Hesmondhalgh

Vaudavillain is the first time punk poet Thick Richard's words have been securely trapped in a book - a cornucopia of political and personal vitriol, acerbic humour and points well-made. Illustrated throughout by the author. "His words are rattling and brilliant and shoot life back at you in all its futility and chaos and wonder." - Kate Tempest

In his seventh autobiographical collection of domestic/fantastic theatre-verse, Gerry navigates an ocean of poems and little splashes. From Scottie Road to saunas, Hammer films to heartfelt and articulate politics, and the lost and found of loves and lives, this is where mythos becomes proven fact. Adult poetry & plays, LGBTQ+.

Behind the scenes in the life and mind of the award-winning poet, novelist, groundbreaking performance artist and singer with The March Violets, Rosie Garland (as in Judy). Adult poetry / LGBT+

Raining Upwards is Henry Normal's first all-new poetry collection in over twenty years. These poems explore relationships with science, nature, humanity, and other vital matters we are usually too busy to think about. "In amongst his work lie some of the most tender, compassionate and moving pieces I have read from a modern poet" - Artful Reporter

A curse has been imposed on the land of Chromatia by The Shadowfolk: all colours, apart from black and white, have been taken from the world. Two children agree to go on a dangerous adventure - a fantastic quest to solve riddles, unravel mysteries and bring back colour to their world... A story for all the family to share.

In April 2013 Jackie Hagan was commissioned to write a solo show. The following month she was unexpectedly admitted to hospital with a very painful foot. Four months later she left hospital with one less leg and loads more maturity. This book is the script of the show, a poetic comedy with daftness and depth.

Since running away from home at the age of 28, award winning writer Hovis Presley (the award wasn't for writing) has found fame as the inventor of the bra-less strap and the individually wrapped baked bean. His interests include postal kerplunk and choosing the 8 sandwiches he'd take to a desert island-currently 7 cheese and an egg mayonnaise.

In his sixth autobiographical collection of poetry and prose, Gerry explores his fascination with Ireland and a culture steeped in storytelling. Recalling news reports from his childhood he retraces history, experiencing passion, politics and conflict in a poignant and provocative road trip through time. Adult poetry / Play / LGBTQ+

By turns tender and intimate, forthright and unabashed, the lustful feminist killjoys explore inclusivity, equality and identity to combat imposter syndrome and patriarchy. An eloquent collection about desire and loss from the founders of Stirred feminist collective.

With eloquent conviction, Kaleidoscope champions equality and challenges authority, exposing the hypocrisy, iniquity and 'politricks' of the powers that be. A fiery and astute poetry collection, crafted with passion, tenderness and humour. "One of the best books of poetry I have ever read." - Attila the Stockbroker

Challenging oppression with objectivity and prejudice with passion, feminist activist and poet Steph Pike confronts the politics of social, economic and gender inequality with a viscerally charged and indisputable truth. Includes a Foreword by Rosie Garland. Adult poetry / LGBTQ+

A poet called Dave gives his unique insight into a background that rarely pushes poets to the foreground. A funny, unflinching and heartfelt journey from the streets of Stretford to a stage near you, this is what happens when two very different worlds collide. "One of the authentic voices of Manchester" - Jo Bell, UK Canal Laureate

Critically acclaimed playwright Cathy Crabb brings her expert imagination, wit and lucidity to the page in her first poetry collection. Whether dealing with invasive mind spam, brain worms or family, contemplating loss, the inevitability of change or having the odd drink, the corner of her mind's eye is right in front of you.

Melanie and Sarah met when they shared a big white house on an island next to a passing place. They waded out, sang selkie songs to a seal they named Sir Douglas, shared stories, poems, wine and secrets, and decided to create something together: a potent and poetic debut collection. RUNNER UP Best Collaborative Work, Saboteur Awards 2015.

Transported from the Garden of England to the gay clubs of Manchester's Canal Street, Rod Tame finds himself exploring the confounding values of British society. Will the nurturing wisdom of Doctor Who, Star Trek and The Avengers (or even Most Haunted) prove enough to win the day? Adult poetry / LGBTQ+

"Before extreme shyness,before understanding trauma,in colourful council of infancy, Folly Butler takes root..."Gerry's fifth collection of domestic fantastic, theatre verse. A genre defying opus. Poetry / Plays / LGBTQ+

Dominic's debut collection of fiery fruit-splattered verse contains many of his slam winning poems. His work is political, passionate, carefully crafted, sincere, kinky sexy, and always immensely enjoyable. Includes an Entree by Gerry Potter. Adult poetry / LGBTQ+

Powerfully articulating diverse themes including childhood, relationships, gender and serial-killers, Rosie's first collection since beating throat cancer showcases her thought-provoking and passionate award-winning poetry.

Whilst ten-year-old Dom is trying to adjust to moving home, an unexpected event suddenly changes everything. With his whole world turned upside down, how far will he go to be accepted at a new school where attitudes seem very different to anything he has seen before?

Composed throughout the initial phase of the UK's coronavirus lockdown, Paul Cookson's poetry diary covers the period of 23rd March to 3rd July 2020. Compassionate, political and principled, and laced with the author's renowned humour, here is an extraordinary collection for extraordinary times and a reflective discourse on the mood of a nation.

In the middle of the night there is a noise - a snuffling and a shuffling and a splintering of wood. A line of Troll prints lead out the door, across the lawn and into the deep, dark forest... Nikki's goldfish, Great Bumbleduke the Third, needs rescuing!For ages 5+

A young troll must defend the town from a gang of destructive, deadly dinosaurs! Recruiting allies - a goblin wizard and a snotty, sneezing dragon - does this troll have what it takes to save the day and calm these dangerous dinos' raging reign? Children's poetry adventure adapted from author's stage show, suitable for ages 5-10 years.

Rick loves poetry. He thinks it's exciting, funny and imaginative. But all across the land poets are being silenced - by a dragon! How can Rick avoid being eaten and help save the village from this fiery fiend? For ages 5+

Spark's magic can transform anything. He'll turn the bogeys up his nose into some pink ribbons and bows. He'll make a gorgeous high heeled shoe out of a pile of donkey poo... But terrible things have started to happen in his forest - wasps, werewolves, spells going disastrously wrong - calamities maybe not even Spark can stop... For ages 5+

The Beauty Within Shadow was written between August 2019 and June 2020. These poems are concerned with the balancing of darkness and light in our everyday lives, the search for an understanding of pain and sorrow, and the processing of other thoughts we'd usually avoid by filling our days with mindless distractions.