My new book is out today 🙌 It’s collection number 7, and is a meditation on home.

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DarkWinter Press New Release: little town blues by Paul Robert Mullen DarkWinter Press is thrilled to announce our latest release, the poetry collection little town blues, by Paul Robert Mullen [...]

DarkWinter Press is happy to announce the release of little town blues, the latest poetry collection by Paul Robert Mullen @paulrobertmullen82.bsky.social, in both paperback and e-version for Kindle. Find out more about the collection and how to order it below! www.darkwinterlit.com/post/darkwin...

DarkWinter Press is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of UK poet @paulrobertmullen82.bsky.social Paul Robert Mullen's new collection, little town blues. Kindle pre-sale is now live--the paperback will be available on October 3oth! Pre-order the Kindle version here: a-fwd.com/asin=B0FXB7F...

A typed draft poem in free verse. It begins: “Chords beat a retreat / Thighs tighten / I’m smashing the cage.” Other lines include: “Tire tracks through birds on the bypass,” “Write & cross out her name over and over,” and “All you can do is wait / Until you can rip off your shirt & scream.” Refrains of “wait” recur throughout, with imagery of justice, apologies, rain, gold, and the turning of hands. The poem feels raw, restless, and unfinished.

An orange graphic with a halftone illustration of a hand holding a pen. The text reads: “#WednesdayWIPs What are you working on?” In the bottom corner is The Broken Spine logo.

My first #WednesdayWIPs. Working on a maleness poetry collab w/ @paulrobertmullen82.bsky.social. Pages of raw notes like this, no structure, just fragments. If you’re stuck in the same place: I get it. Keep going. #WhatAreYouWorkingOn

The Cut with Paul Robert Mullen - The Broken Spine Paul Robert Mullen is a poet who, after more than 25 years of writing, still resists defining himself by labels or trends. He has no desire to conform to

#TheCut with @paulrobertmullen82.bsky.social
New words. New insight. One of our most comprehensive poet features to date.
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Starting them early 😇

#pinkfloyd

A close-up, shadow-drenched profile of a lion’s face, its eye hidden in darkness. Light catches its snout and mane, giving a sense of quiet strength and dignity. The text reads “#POEMSABOUT” and “#FIERCEBATTLE.” The Broken Spine logo sits in the bottom-left corner, shaped like a black ink nib.

Announcing this Friday’s #PoemsAbout theme is #FierceBattle
Claws out. Teeth bared. Still breathing.
📅 Share your poem Friday for feedback from @alanparry83.bsky.social.
🖼 Use alt-text if posting images.
#TakeRisks #LeaveScars #EndOnAnImage

Catch up on everything Broken Spine: open + upcoming submission windows, latest releases, and all the links you need in one place.

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Updated, organised, no faff.

I live in a lovely place. It inspires me a lot. Sometimes I walk to the coast and poems tend to arrive. Do you live in an inspiring place? #southport #coast #poetry

Great times 🙌

A dense spread of lush green leaves, layered and overlapping, creating a rich, textured backdrop. The words “#POEMSABOUT” and “#GREEN” are overlaid in bold white text. In the bottom-left corner is The Broken Spine logo, shaped like a black ink nib.

This Friday’s #PoemsAbout theme is #Green — still growing or already rotting?
📅 Feedback from @alanparry83.bsky.social.
💬 Read & comment on 3+ poems.
🖼 Add alt-text if posting images.
#Authentic #TakeRisks

This week’s #PoemsAbout theme is #Saltwater! 🌊

🖋 Write your poem.
📅 Share it Friday for feedback from @alanparry83.bsky.social.
Let’s create poems that #TakeRisks & #LeaveScars!

#Authentic #EndOnAnImage #LightAndDark

Thanks for posting 🙌 I’d forgotten about that one 🤣

From Songbook to Stage: David Gray’s Storytelling Shines in Liverpool - The Broken Spine David Gray at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 31st March 2025

Thanks to @paulrobertmullen82.bsky.social for this review:

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Oh yeah, my book releases today. You can buy print copies here:

#PeelingApples

Much love to @darkwinterlitmag.bsky.social for believing, & @maryearnshaw.bsky.social @ellierees23.bsky.social @paulrobertmullen82.bsky.social @karenpgonzalez.bsky.social & @lozzawriting.bsky.social

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Thank you @paulrobertmullen82.bsky.social! This amazing book is on Kindle pre-sale right now with the paperback released on April 4th!

A pleasure … get yourself a copy! A fascinating read and superb debut

Three March readings up the North West coast (set lists) ONE  This was part of a two monthly poetry evening at the above venue, that I will be helping out with in the coming months. I was the headl...

Thanks to @maryearnshaw.bsky.social (and @paulrobertmullen82.bsky.social) for organising and comparing last night's reading. A few notes and vids (not of last night) on the poems read: robertsheppard.blogspot.com/2025/03/thre...

Three March readings up the North West coast (set lists) ONE  This was part of a two monthly poetry evening at the above venue, that I will be helping out with in the coming months. I was the headl...

Another mini-tour over. Three readings (Southport, Glasgow, Ainsdale) reflected upon (briefly) : robertsheppard.blogspot.com/2025/03/thre...

An outstanding record of depth and beauty. Crosby is much missed.

The last pictures with my beautiful girl. They bring so much but leave so soon. Farewell old friend, Coco ❤️

The Poetry Conjecture: Southport’s Bold New Spoken Word Night at Royales - The Broken Spine Southport’s poetry scene is about to level up. The Poetry Conjecture launches on March 19th, 2025, at Royales on Lord Street—the birthplace of The Broken

Poets of Southport—this is your night. #ThePoetryConjecture isn’t just another poetry event; it’s a platform. A call to arms. A stage for those who write with fire. @alanparru83@bsky.social @paulrobertmullen82.bsky.social @robertsheppard.bsky.social are here to lift you.

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Lawrence Ferlinghetti saw it coming …

I'll be reading at this event on March 21st along with @paulrobertmullen82.bsky.social and Jen Corcoran.

#CedarsFarm #PoetryReading

You can book to come listen here:
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Age brings grey hairs and greater thoughts. Pros and cons.

#embracingage

A vast amount of work!

already the light goes through your bones already your absence dilates the air

Rosmarie Waldrop

For #smallpoemsunday @tomsnarsky.bsky.social - a poem from my collected poems recently out with @brokenspinearts.bsky.social … #poetry #newbookrelease #mayaangelou

I shall be reading a retrospective set, gradually gathering shape. But other readers needed too.

We do! Poets come join…