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Black Cat Poetry Press
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Independent poetry press.
Editors Satya Bosman & Catherine Balaq.

www.blackcatpress.co.uk

https://linktr.ee/blackcatpress
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Not one, but two of my poems were longlisted in the Turning Points Poetry Competition and are going in the anthology! I'm delighted - thank you so much @blackcatpress.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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susandarlington.bsky.social
I’m delighted to have two poems highly commended in this competition. Congratulations to all the winners; can’t wait to read them all in the upcoming anthology. 🐈‍⬛
blackcatpress.bsky.social Black Cat Poetry Press @blackcatpress.bsky.social · Oct 22
The results are in! Full list and judge’s note on instagram.
October 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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cadicarterbrown.bsky.social
Delighted to have 2 poems (as Tamara Evans) longlisted for the @blackcatpress.bsky.social Turning Points Poetry Competition 🤗 Thank you @outspokenacademy.bsky.social for the awesome courses where they began their lives #poetry #outspokenacademy #outspokenacademyplus
blackcatpress.bsky.social Black Cat Poetry Press @blackcatpress.bsky.social · Oct 22
The results are in! Full list and judge’s note on instagram.
October 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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hareontherun.bsky.social
Big congrats to all prize winners & commended 👏👏.... & to all longlisted - including me 🤗🤗 - who'll appear in the comp anthology
blackcatpress.bsky.social Black Cat Poetry Press @blackcatpress.bsky.social · Oct 22
The results are in! Full list and judge’s note on instagram.
October 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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bethosmond.bsky.social
Thrilled to have 2 poems on the long list and what a fab list of names 🥳❤️ congratulations to all!
blackcatpress.bsky.social Black Cat Poetry Press @blackcatpress.bsky.social · Oct 22
The results are in! Full list and judge’s note on instagram.
October 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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The results are in! Full list and judge’s note on instagram.
October 22, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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mslexia.bsky.social
'Black British literature has always been rich, but too often it hasn’t been given the platform or investment it deserves.'

www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...
‘We don’t celebrate Black creativity enough’: why the Black British book festival is bigger than ever
Ahead of the BBBF this weekend, authors who’ll be in attendance explain the crisis in publishing of Black writing, and why coming together is the solution
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October 20, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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benedictan.bsky.social
Happy One Year Book Birthday to my Debut Terrible Mother published by @blackcatpress.bsky.social

#poetry #blueskypoets
Cover of Terrible Mother by B Norell dark green with a drawing of a swan Back cover of Terrible Mother by B Norell dark green with wisteria draped in top left corner and blurbs
October 20, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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bethosmond.bsky.social
Lovely pamphlet from Kristina Diprose - recommend! She has a knack for capturing tiny details which brings the writing to life
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Thin spells by Kristina Diprose
October 13, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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karenpgonzalez.bsky.social
Oh, sister-poet (we even share the same publisher @blackcatpress.bsky.social) thank you for this feedback. #NotJustPretty is really something, right? Can't wait to host you as #OpenMicPoet in January! #WomenSupportWomen #StayCreative @thebrokenspine.co.uk thebrokenspine.co.uk/2025/09/14/n...
#NotJustPretty: Meet the Artists Leading the Charge - The Broken Spine
On October 4, 2025, we’ll be launching #NotJustPretty — a new series that celebrates artists who identify as women. For us, this project is about refusing to
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October 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Kristina Diprose’s beautiful debut pamphlet of eco poetry is now available on our website. Grab your copy today!
September 27, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Join Kristina to launch her Black Cat pamphlet Thin Spells
September 13, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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serenbooks.bsky.social
Coming soon: Laura Wainwright’s debut poetry collection is a powerful exploration of resilience in the face of ecological and human crises. Publishing 15 October. Pre-order now www.serenbooks.com/book/the-sto...
This cover shows a lino cut print of a jagged seed head bursting against a blue sky. The text reads: The Storm's Flora, Laura Wainwright
September 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Have you entered our competition yet? Entries open until 30th September. Send us your poems!
blackcatpress.bsky.social Black Cat Poetry Press @blackcatpress.bsky.social · Aug 1
Competition time! Our latest competition is on the theme of Turning Points judged by Rebecca Watts. All info available on our website.

#poetrycompetition #poetry
September 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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karenpgonzalez.bsky.social
A collection like #DownRiverWithLiPo takes a team: #poet #editors #reviewers #commentators #coverartist #supporters and #critics. Could not have done without all of them. @blackcatpress.bsky.social @alanparrywriter.co.uk @thebrokenspine.co.uk
September 5, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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marcellenewbold.bsky.social
A fabulous evening full of joy and beautiful poetry. Many thanks to @karenpgonzalez.bsky.social for her meditative words, and congratulations on the launch of ‘Down River with Li Po’ from @blackcatpress.bsky.social, (the guest readers were fantastic too)
karenpgonzalez.bsky.social Karen Pierce Gonzalez @karenpgonzalez.bsky.social · Sep 4
Was I happy with this launch of #DownRiverWithLiPo? What do you think? Surrounded by fine poets from all over the world, who wouldn't be? @marcellenewbold.bsky.social @jenwithwords.bsky.social #BarryHollow @jeromeberglund.bsky.social #DennysCambarau @blackcatpress.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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serenbooks.bsky.social
Coming soon: This autumnal weather 🍂 has us excited to reveal the cover for Efa Lois’ new book ‘Gwrachod Cymru | Welsh Witches’! Publishing on 1 October, her illustrated guide to the witches of Wales is a must-read for anyone interested in Welsh history & folklore www.serenbooks.com/book/gwracho...
This cover is illustrated in Efa Lois' signature style. It shows five of the witches from the book framed by dandelions, mushrooms and animals. The text reads: Gwrachod Cymru Welsh Witches. Efa Lois.
September 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Excited to announce Galia Admoni has been long listed for her Black Cat pamphlet Immediately After and then Later. Congrats Galia!
September 2, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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marcellenewbold.bsky.social
Excited to hear Karen, and guests, read this Thursday, launching her pamphlet ‘Down River with Li Po’ from @blackcatpress.bsky.social

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September 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Cover reveal! Our upcoming release by Kristina Diprose
August 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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karenpgonzalez.bsky.social
Join us as we gather together to celebrate #DownRiverWithLiPo #poetry @blackcatpress.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/marc...
August 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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jenwithwords.bsky.social
✨One week from today! ✨

Join the launch party for @karenpgonzalez.bsky.social newest poetry collection ‘Down River with Li Po’ on Sept. 4th @ 8pm BST/1pm MST, hosted by @blackcatpress.bsky.social with guest readers Barry Hollow, Jerome Berglund, Marcelle Newbold and me!

Zoom link info below ⬇️
Karen Pierce Gonzalez online book launch poster for ‘Down River with Li Po’ , Thursday 4 Sept 8pm BST/1pm MST, from the Black Cat Poetry Press. Zoom link via Black Cat link tree.
August 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Join us for the book launch of @karenpgonzalez.bsky.social
Down River with Li Po on the 4th September 8pm. You can join via the link in bio on the night. Hope to see you there!
August 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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📚 It's August, which means the #SealeyChallenge is underway! To help you on your journey to read a book every day this month, The Poetry Society has gotten in touch with poets we've recently worked with for some recommendations.

Next up is Ian Duhig, who is on the judging panel for (...)
Ian Duhig recommends 'Singletary'. "I have followed Geraldine's work for decades and Singletary contains all her characteristic strengths of exuberant wit, intellectual depth, idiosyncratic learning, slant wit and real spiritual and deep human love expressed with great linguistic panache. If you don't know her, take this chance to get acquainted."
August 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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karenpgonzalez.bsky.social
Paul, this is perfect! In fact, I will read it (courtesy of you) at the #DownRiverWithLiPo book launch Sept. 4. Details to come. @blackcatpress.bsky.social #poetry #PoetsOfBlueSky #LiPo
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August 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM