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Ashley
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Queer Trans Poet, performer, host, publisher, editor, all round fulfiller of their AuDHD. And cats. Always something CAT 🐈 https://linktr.ee/ashleyedge , Chief Editor at Poetic Edge Publishers, co-host of Prickly Pear Open Mic
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**TOMORROW NIGHT FOLKS!!**
Sunday 8th Feb
Prickly Pear Open Mic feat. BETH HARTLEY
FREE & ONLINE
Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1982119353...
Prickly Pear feat. BETH HARTLEY
An online open mic for disabled folk, run by disabled folk!
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February 7, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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Feb online workshops...

Let's Get Prompted: 11th Feb @ 7pm
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Flash Fiction Fun: 15th Feb @ 7pm
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Picture This!: 26th Feb @ 7pm
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February 4, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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Prickly Pear Open Mic feat. BETH HARTLEY; SUN 8th Feb @ 7pm GMT/UTC:
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#poetsofbsky #poetry #openmic
February 1, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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Have you got your ticket yet?

Come along and enjoy a night of fantastic poetry from some wonderful talent at the Suzy Aspell 'Webstrung' Book Launch

This is ONLINE and FREE!!

7pm GMT/UTC, Friday 23rd Jan

Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978839759...
Book Launch: Suzy Aspell, Webstrung
Welcome to our special online Poetic Edge BOOK LAUNCH, celebrating the release of Webstrung, by our terrific poet, Suzy Aspell
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January 20, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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**OUT NOW**

WEBSTRUNG by SUZY ASPELL

ORDER HERE: amzn.eu/d/3Qvp6xD
Or contact us if you would prefer a copy signed by the author herself. Email ashleyedge.poet@gmail.com. Please note, direct orders will include p&p.

#poetry #poetsonbsky
January 15, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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I’m thrilled to announce this is happening (all the smiley faces), I’m joining the @ashleyedge.bsky.social Poetic Edge Publishers family! Whoop! If you love people, the planet and art, you’ll love this collection. #poetry #poetrycommunity #writing #creative #book #publishing #poetrylovers
December 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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January Online Workshops folks!
Free/pay-what-you-can

Let's Get Prompted: Wed 14th Jan @ 7pm (UTC)
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Flash Fiction Fun: Sun 18th Jan @ 7pm (UTC)
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Picture This!: Thurs 22nd Jan @ 7pm (UTC)
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December 28, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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SUN 11th JAN 2026 @ 7pm GMT/UTC

PRICKLY PEAR OPEN MIC

An online open mic for disabled folk, run by disabled folk!

Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979182110...

Please email ashleyedge.poet@gmail.com to request an open mic slot.

#poetry #poetsonbsky
December 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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**Exciting announcement folks!**

Our next poetry collection is almost ready for its release and oof we are excited by this addition to our catalogue!

WEBSTRUNG by SUZY ASPELL

Release date: 9th January 2026

Pre-order here: amzn.eu/d/hVP92Qo

#poetry #poetsofbsky #bookrelease
December 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Tomorrow folks! (Wed 12th Nov @ 7pm UTC/GMT)

Online. Free/Pay-what-you-can

LET'S GET PROMPTED

Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1916509334...

An online writing workshop for all abilities led by Ashley Edge

#poetry #workshop #poetryworkshop
Poetic Edge: Let's Get Prompted
Get your pad and pen or word doc at the ready for a night of creativity.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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THIS SUNDAY FOLKS!! (9th Nov) @ 7pm UTC/GMT.

ONLINE OPEN MIC! Get your ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1917962309...

FREE/Pay-what-you-can (info shared on the night)

Still open mic slots (5mins each folks oooo). Hit us up for yours at ashleyedge.poet@gmail.com :)

#poetry #openmicnight
November 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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November writing workshops' tickets are now available. All ONLINE, hosted by me, a trans+AuDHD poet, gentle vibes, mixed abilities and FREE(pay-what-you-can). Why not come and sample them. All have 7pm UTC starts + last 2 hrs. Details in each event, all different.

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Ashley Edge
Ashley (xe/they) is a non-binary, autistic poet, editor and writing tutor from Staffordshire, with a Cheshire twang and Spanish heart. They take great pleasure in opening the rusty can full of phobic ...
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October 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Welcome to the recording of our online Poetic Edge BOOK LAUNCH, celebrating the release of Self-Portrait as a Banana, by HONGWEI BAO.

WATCH HERE: youtu.be/gWJ8bSX7tLA

If you would like to purchase a copy of Hongwei's new collection, you can order it here: amzn.eu/d/1rf9UIi

#poetry #poetsofbsky
Hongwei Bao Online Book Launch SELF-PORTRAIT AS A BANANA
YouTube video by Ashley Edge
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October 21, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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In the least shocking of news, it turns out if you raise your kids to be facist, racist, intolerant bullies, you get facist, racist, intolerant adults that believe Any amount of violence is permitted so long as Their Way Is Obeyed. The fuck did anyone expect? 🤬
piperformissouri.bsky.social Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · Oct 15
Talk about indoctrination…
October 16, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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Finally remembered my password so I can log in on my phone and actually post here and check my notifs! Apologies for all the lovely shares and msgs that received zero response from me over the last few months ❤️🫂❤️. Also oozing poetry again. Double win!
October 16, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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Well would you look at this!

Hongwei Bao - Self-Portrait as a Banana, OUT NOW
Available here: amzn.eu/d/0GOtbOo

Hongwei Bao's latest collection, Self-Portrait as a Banana, is a candid exploration of his queer, diasporic, East Asian identity and cross-cultural relationships
September 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Out now folks!! Get yours here: amzn.eu/d/iTBN7XN

Enter a land of myths, magick and the mystical in this collection of poetry and short stories. Written by various authors from around the world.

#poetry #poetsofbsky #anthology #fiction #magic #fantasy #bookrelease
August 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Feature set from Sunday now available to view folks: youtu.be/JA_njdIM1oY

Thanks to Becky Who, an incredibly talented poet, we were delighted to host her and all open mic'ers!

#poetry #spokenword #writing #openmic #featurepoet #poetsonbluesky
Prickly Pear Open Mic JULY 2025, BECKY WHO feature set
YouTube video by Ashley Edge
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July 17, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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Tomorrow folks! Have you got your ticket and open mic slot yet?

Sunday 13th July @ 7pm BST

Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1424867780...

Please email ashleyedge.poet@gmail.com to request an open mic slot. #poetry #poetsonbsky
Prickly Pear Open Mic feat. BECKY WHO
An online open mic for disabled folk, run by disabled folk!
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July 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Prickly Pear Open Mic feat. JASON CONWAY

It's here folks, if you missed it you can now watch at your leisure, panic over!

youtu.be/4u5-s-Z5JBc

#poetry #poetsonbluesky #spokenword #performance #bookrelease
Prickly Pear Open Mic MAY 2025, JASON CONWAY feature set
YouTube video by Ashley Edge
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May 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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ONLINE OPEN MIC! Tomorrow folks! Sunday 13th April @ 7pm BST.

We'd love to see you there. Open mic slots 5 mins each this month, email ashleyedge.poet@gmail.com to secure your spot :)

Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1306933726...
April 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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OUT NOW! Genevieve Ray - Free Roaming Adult Woman.

Buy here: amzn.eu/d/hMA6z8x

Or contact us if you would prefer a copy signed by the author herself. Email ashleyedge.poet@gmail.com . Please note, direct orders will include p&p.

#poetry #bookrelease
April 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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SUNDAY 13TH @ 7PM (BST/UTC+1)

PRICKLY PEAR OPEN MIC (online - Zoom)

Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1306933726...

Please email ashleyedge.poet@gmail.com to request an open mic slot. A ticket does not guarantee this.
Prickly Pear Open Mic
An online open mic for disabled folk, run by disabled folk!
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March 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Poetic Edge BOOK LAUNCH, celebrating Free Roaming Adult Woman, by GENEVIEVE RAY.

FREE to attend! Having said that, we do encourage you to purchase a copy of Genevieve's stunning collection! Release 12th April. Pre-order: amzn.eu/d/dzaSd33

Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1306040645...
March 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Our monthly online workshops are back at last folks!

All workshops are FREE/pay-what-you-can, and on Zoom.

Let's Get Prompted: Wed 9th April @ 7pm (GMT/UTC+1)
Flash Fiction Fun: Sun 20th April @ 7pm (GMT/UTC+1)
Picture This!: Thurs 24th April @ 7pm (GMT/UTC+1)

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March 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM