I've reduced signed copies of my last #poetry collection, Hi-Viz, to just £5.00 (£7.00 including P&P) on my site!
Don't delay - there aren't many left!
For more info, sample poems and the lovely things that people have said about the book, head to my website.
benbanyard.wordpress.com/hi-viz/
I can't get my reply to go on your piece. This serendipity thing is playing games ... 😆
Your piece is beautiful. Stunningly so.
Love puffins too. x
Thank you so much, lovely Sumitra x
Thrilled to have another photograph featured with @thesunlightpress.bsky.social and a reminder of a magical day spent amongst the puffins on Farne.
Fab. x
Sounds like a good excuse for a trip to Scout Dyke res for me and to sneak in a hello with you, if there's something that works for you. x
I am indeed in Yorkshire - South Elmsall. Where are you headed? It would be lovely to say hello. I met Sumitra, who came all the way from Australia to York last year.
A huge (gentle) birthday hug, and a huge celebration that you are in the world, hardships and all (and not diminishing them for a second) - a beacon of light, love and immense talent. I pray for solutions and improvements for you, and hope, meanwhile, you take joy in who you are - beautiful spirit.
I have joined way too many rl groups. We are so spoiled for writing, art, music, and other events, and community groups. 😁 Plenty of house left to do up in between. 😐 Some writing - honest ...
You do so much jetting around! And yes, do say if you're UK bound. What else you up to?
Good, thank you. Hectic atm but in a good way. How are you?
Thank you. xxx
We saved a corker for our final spotlight from the cat issue 🦝
We loved how @heatherbooknook.bsky.social used sci-fi/tech to tell this one, her unique feline POVs and the sharp humour.
Trash Cat added some structural graphics, but the words are all Heather
trashcatlit.com/ffist-feline...
It's newsletter day! We're currently in the attic rooting out old notebooks to ritually burn while we cackle like witches in the light of the flames.
How are you doing? Send us yer gif right here ⬇️
Glorious closing image!
Your story is adorable. I am in love with Mr Timothy.
Thank you, so much and apologies if I accidentally confused you by posting as my alter-ego, Dawn. Loved your story.
Delighted to have a silly hermit kitty flash up with @trashcatlit.bsky.social and huge thanks to @jprelph.bsky.social for the brilliant formatting. A wonderful editor who puts so much work into her trashy family and is an awesome writer in her own right.
trashcatlit.com/ffist-feline...
Okay I'll repost this with my literary profile - the gremlins had me logged into my specalative writing accoung - but the words still count.
Thank you, lovely Sumitra, and a very belated Happy New Year. xxx
A beautifully poignant story, and the cat as a mirror works wonderfully.
OMG... I know the new @trashcatlit.bsky.social issue has only been up for a couple of hours, but HAVE YOU GUYS READ THIS YET?? I am laughing so hard... @heatherbooknook.bsky.social
#flashfiction
trashcatlit.com/ffist-feline...
Thank you so much! Been out all day, so yet to start reading all the wonderful trashy goodies.
Our LAST tease!
Issue launches 2nd Jan. Get your paws on 20 cat flash then 🦝
@heatherbooknook.bsky.social shows us a future where the cats get all the tech
@jennyhart2001.bsky.social layers her relationship story with martial arts
@francesgapper.bsky.social gives us a glimpse of something uncanny
We're back with some teases for our January '26 issue.
These titles with tell you the theme 🐈⬛
Unfolding with supernatural charm, Clara shows us the extraordinary life of one feline
In @drfionamoore.bsky.social's quiet sci-fi, we get a microbial battle and one very unique saviour
Thank you for having me on board. Can't wait to read all the goodies.
We are currently open for submissions of contemporary #shortstories #flashfiction and #microfiction #callforsubmissions Please click on the link for our guidelines fictivedream.com/submission-g...
Thank you!
Matt, that's too kind! And a big reminder I need to get back on craft work. So, as a wonderful Christmas kick up the bum, I would love Beyond These Shores, please. What can I do for you? xx
