Matthew Paul
@matthewepaul.bsky.social
Poems. Reviews. Essays.
New poetry collection The Last Corinthians (https://crookedspirepress.com/the-last-corinthians-by-matthew-paul).
‘A necessary book for our times.’
- Shash Trevett.
www.matthewpaulpoetry.blog/books
New poetry collection The Last Corinthians (https://crookedspirepress.com/the-last-corinthians-by-matthew-paul).
‘A necessary book for our times.’
- Shash Trevett.
www.matthewpaulpoetry.blog/books
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✨WORKSHOPS NEXT WEEK✨
🌙 Poetry’s Quiet Hours: Writing the Nocturne with Vicky Morris
Mon 26 January, 6.30pm
👁 The ‘I’ and the ‘Eye’: Writing Landscapes of the Self with Shash Trevett
Tue 27 January, 11am
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🌙 Poetry’s Quiet Hours: Writing the Nocturne with Vicky Morris
Mon 26 January, 6.30pm
👁 The ‘I’ and the ‘Eye’: Writing Landscapes of the Self with Shash Trevett
Tue 27 January, 11am
Sign up: buytickets.at/thepoetrybus...
@vickymwriter.bsky.social
@shashtrevett.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 11:12 AM
✨WORKSHOPS NEXT WEEK✨
🌙 Poetry’s Quiet Hours: Writing the Nocturne with Vicky Morris
Mon 26 January, 6.30pm
👁 The ‘I’ and the ‘Eye’: Writing Landscapes of the Self with Shash Trevett
Tue 27 January, 11am
Sign up: buytickets.at/thepoetrybus...
@vickymwriter.bsky.social
@shashtrevett.bsky.social
🌙 Poetry’s Quiet Hours: Writing the Nocturne with Vicky Morris
Mon 26 January, 6.30pm
👁 The ‘I’ and the ‘Eye’: Writing Landscapes of the Self with Shash Trevett
Tue 27 January, 11am
Sign up: buytickets.at/thepoetrybus...
@vickymwriter.bsky.social
@shashtrevett.bsky.social
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A single blue tree, wormy things from the sea bed, and much more with @kristybowen.bsky.social @oyoguhito.bsky.social @robinhoughton.bsky.social @matthewepaul.bsky.social @rmhaines.bsky.social @shawnalemay.bsky.social @robmclennan.bsky.social
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Poetry Blog Digest 2026, Week 3
A personal selection of posts from the Poetry Blogging Network and beyond.
www.vianegativa.us
January 19, 2026 at 11:47 PM
A single blue tree, wormy things from the sea bed, and much more with @kristybowen.bsky.social @oyoguhito.bsky.social @robinhoughton.bsky.social @matthewepaul.bsky.social @rmhaines.bsky.social @shawnalemay.bsky.social @robmclennan.bsky.social
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3/3 www.vianegativa.us/2026/01/poet...
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Get Up Off Your Asses,Congress....
January 18, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Get Up Off Your Asses,Congress....
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It’s a real shame that Nigel Farage is too unwell to do interviews the morning after Donald Trump threatens us with sanctions.
Here he is with “the bravest man he ever met”. He campaigned to make Trump President, and has spent the last year enjoying all the chaos he has caused.
Here he is with “the bravest man he ever met”. He campaigned to make Trump President, and has spent the last year enjoying all the chaos he has caused.
January 18, 2026 at 10:51 AM
It’s a real shame that Nigel Farage is too unwell to do interviews the morning after Donald Trump threatens us with sanctions.
Here he is with “the bravest man he ever met”. He campaigned to make Trump President, and has spent the last year enjoying all the chaos he has caused.
Here he is with “the bravest man he ever met”. He campaigned to make Trump President, and has spent the last year enjoying all the chaos he has caused.
Great to see the word being spread about this magnificent album: tonyfletcher.substack.com/p/the-greatn...
The Greatness and Perfection of Julian Cope
Revisiting the 1984 solo debut World Shut Your Mouth
tonyfletcher.substack.com
January 18, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Great to see the word being spread about this magnificent album: tonyfletcher.substack.com/p/the-greatn...
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my friend was maced by ICE agents outside of the coffee shop where I do my homework. she was just standing there filming them and they maced her directly in the eyes and fled the scene. our communities are being terrorized.
January 15, 2026 at 2:17 AM
my friend was maced by ICE agents outside of the coffee shop where I do my homework. she was just standing there filming them and they maced her directly in the eyes and fled the scene. our communities are being terrorized.
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Republican South Carolina state Rep. RJ May sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison today.
5 counts of distributing child sex abuse material.
He shared hundreds of images of kids, including pictures of adults raping seven-year-olds.
Moms of Liberty had named him its Legislator of the Year.
5 counts of distributing child sex abuse material.
He shared hundreds of images of kids, including pictures of adults raping seven-year-olds.
Moms of Liberty had named him its Legislator of the Year.
GOP lawmaker said trans people “harm” children. Now he's going to prison for child porn. - LGBTQ Nation
He was caught sharing hundreds of images of kids, including pictures of adults raping seven-year-olds.
www.lgbtqnation.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Republican South Carolina state Rep. RJ May sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison today.
5 counts of distributing child sex abuse material.
He shared hundreds of images of kids, including pictures of adults raping seven-year-olds.
Moms of Liberty had named him its Legislator of the Year.
5 counts of distributing child sex abuse material.
He shared hundreds of images of kids, including pictures of adults raping seven-year-olds.
Moms of Liberty had named him its Legislator of the Year.
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ICE just brutally assaulted and abducted two U.S. citizens at the peaceful protest for Renee Good near Minneapolis.
#Resist
#ICE #ReneeGood #Minnesota
#Resist
#ICE #ReneeGood #Minnesota
January 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
ICE just brutally assaulted and abducted two U.S. citizens at the peaceful protest for Renee Good near Minneapolis.
#Resist
#ICE #ReneeGood #Minnesota
#Resist
#ICE #ReneeGood #Minnesota
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Our friends at the University of Florence have been looking into the aesthetic appeal of European butterflies and does this bias the species we choose to protect. You can help their research by completing a simple online survey. Many thanks in advance www.unveiling.eu?fbclid=IwZXh...
Unveiling - Home
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December 17, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Our friends at the University of Florence have been looking into the aesthetic appeal of European butterflies and does this bias the species we choose to protect. You can help their research by completing a simple online survey. Many thanks in advance www.unveiling.eu?fbclid=IwZXh...
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Poetry-themed Advent calendars, a Christmas poetry quiz & more with @kristybowen.bsky.social @robinhoughton.bsky.social @roguestrands.bsky.social @matthewepaul.bsky.social @robmclennan.bsky.social @emmalee1.bsky.social @carolinegillpoetry.bsky.social
4/4 www.vianegativa.us/2025/12/poet...
4/4 www.vianegativa.us/2025/12/poet...
Poetry Blog Digest 2025, Week 50
A personal selection of posts from the Poetry Blogging Network and beyond.
www.vianegativa.us
December 16, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Poetry-themed Advent calendars, a Christmas poetry quiz & more with @kristybowen.bsky.social @robinhoughton.bsky.social @roguestrands.bsky.social @matthewepaul.bsky.social @robmclennan.bsky.social @emmalee1.bsky.social @carolinegillpoetry.bsky.social
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Lights for a season of darkness with @poetclare.bsky.social @johnsiddique.bsky.social @koshtra.bsky.social @velveteenrabbi.bsky.social @aempoet.bsky.social @kelliagodon.bsky.social @thepoetslizard.bsky.social @jillpearlman.bsky.social
3/4 www.vianegativa.us/2025/12/poet...
3/4 www.vianegativa.us/2025/12/poet...
Poetry Blog Digest 2025, Week 50
A personal selection of posts from the Poetry Blogging Network and beyond.
www.vianegativa.us
December 16, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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This week in the poetry blogs w/ @suefinch.bsky.social @kimmoorepoet.bsky.social @billymills.bsky.social @kent-nj.bsky.social @kmahonpoet.bsky.social @marianchristie.bsky.social @edmundprestwich.bsky.social @shotscarecrow.bsky.social @robin-gow-poet.bsky.social 1/4
www.vianegativa.us/2025/12/poet...
www.vianegativa.us/2025/12/poet...
Poetry Blog Digest 2025, Week 50
A personal selection of posts from the Poetry Blogging Network and beyond.
www.vianegativa.us
December 16, 2025 at 12:40 AM
This was a pleasure to review.
Matthew Paul reviews 'Summers Are Other' by Andrew Neilson (Rack Press, 2025)
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Matthew Paul reviews 'Summers Are Other' by Andrew Neilson (Rack Press, 2025)
The Friday Poem on 12th December 2025
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December 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
This was a pleasure to review.
Bargains to be had. 👇🏼
Crooked Spire Press are having a sale. Up to 25% off collections by Ian Parks and @matthewepaul.bsky.social, and on book packages. Shipping charges have been lowered too.
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Prices discounted until December 31st 2025.
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Prices discounted until December 31st 2025.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Bargains to be had. 👇🏼
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Are you afraid you might be difficult? – Julia Webb @julwe1.bsky.social
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Are you afraid you might be difficult? – Julia Webb
Are you afraid you might be difficult? . . Julia Webb is a neurodivergent writer/editor based in Norwich. She has four collections with Nine Arches Press: Bird Sisters (2016) Threat (2019) The Tell…
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November 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Are you afraid you might be difficult? – Julia Webb @julwe1.bsky.social
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Tonight! 👇🏼
Very much looking forward to reading poems alongside @sophieherx.bsky.social and talking to Katie Griffiths at Riverside Barn Arts Centre, Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames this coming Wednesday evening, 26th November, 8pm.
November 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Tonight! 👇🏼
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This took courage, and makes me feel very vulnerable, but here I share some insights into how the recent Laika situation played out for me – along with a plea for more compassionate social media engagement. We need reflection, not retribution.
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
If useful: archive.is
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
If useful: archive.is
I was the other poet in the Len Pennie row: here’s my story
Sarah Doyle’s poem Laika won high praise but when she queried similarities to it with the poem Good Girl she was caught up in a storm of accusation, denial and online vitriol
www.thetimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
This took courage, and makes me feel very vulnerable, but here I share some insights into how the recent Laika situation played out for me – along with a plea for more compassionate social media engagement. We need reflection, not retribution.
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
If useful: archive.is
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
If useful: archive.is
Here’s a cheery four-liner from The Last Corinthians, published earlier this year by Crooked Spire Press - crookedspirepress.com/the-last-cor...
November 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Here’s a cheery four-liner from The Last Corinthians, published earlier this year by Crooked Spire Press - crookedspirepress.com/the-last-cor...
Very much looking forward to reading poems alongside @sophieherx.bsky.social and talking to Katie Griffiths at Riverside Barn Arts Centre, Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames this coming Wednesday evening, 26th November, 8pm.
November 23, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Very much looking forward to reading poems alongside @sophieherx.bsky.social and talking to Katie Griffiths at Riverside Barn Arts Centre, Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames this coming Wednesday evening, 26th November, 8pm.
November 20, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Asked about Tommy Robinson supporting her asylum plans Shabana Mahmood replies that "Tommy Robinson doesn't even think I'm actually English, so he will certainly not be supporting anything I've got to say."
But he is supporting what she's got to say. That was the point of the question
But he is supporting what she's got to say. That was the point of the question
November 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Asked about Tommy Robinson supporting her asylum plans Shabana Mahmood replies that "Tommy Robinson doesn't even think I'm actually English, so he will certainly not be supporting anything I've got to say."
But he is supporting what she's got to say. That was the point of the question
But he is supporting what she's got to say. That was the point of the question
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I’m delighted to announce that my debut poetry collection, ‘The Way the Water Held Me’, will be published by The Emma Press in the Spring. Available to pre-order now!
📣 NEW BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT📣 We are delighted to announce the acquisition of THE WAY THE WATER HELD ME by @catherineredford.bsky.social, a heart-wrenching debut about young widowhood
THE WAY THE WATER HELD ME is available to pre-order now
Publishing March 2026 ~ Pre-order here: buff.ly/i1HAi3Y
THE WAY THE WATER HELD ME is available to pre-order now
Publishing March 2026 ~ Pre-order here: buff.ly/i1HAi3Y
November 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I’m delighted to announce that my debut poetry collection, ‘The Way the Water Held Me’, will be published by The Emma Press in the Spring. Available to pre-order now!