Nina Parmenter
@ninaparmenter.bsky.social
Poet, performer, wage slave, dog slave, mum. Has somehow been put in charge of Trowbridge Poetry Stanza. Collection ‘Split, Twist, Apocalypse’, Indigo Dreams Publishing, 2022.
What an absolute privilege to read at the very first Elephant in the Room spoken word tonight. Such a warm crowd - thank you 🙏🏻 Follow them on insta for the next event @theelephantintheroomspokenword 🐘 🐘 🐘 💚
January 27, 2026 at 8:59 PM
What an absolute privilege to read at the very first Elephant in the Room spoken word tonight. Such a warm crowd - thank you 🙏🏻 Follow them on insta for the next event @theelephantintheroomspokenword 🐘 🐘 🐘 💚
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TODAY IS THE DAY: audience spaces remain available to hear 10 Open Mic Poets and my lovely mate @ninaparmenter.bsky.social do a headline set. I've read the #poems and honestly, I am immensely pleased and proud to be hosting all of these #poets.
Come listen to #poetry!
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Come listen to #poetry!
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January 27, 2026 at 9:32 AM
TODAY IS THE DAY: audience spaces remain available to hear 10 Open Mic Poets and my lovely mate @ninaparmenter.bsky.social do a headline set. I've read the #poems and honestly, I am immensely pleased and proud to be hosting all of these #poets.
Come listen to #poetry!
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Come listen to #poetry!
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The fucking Meno Monster has stolen my words. I hate to be that person who goes on the socials to beg, but if you do have any words you can donate, please leave them in the comments. Thank you. 🙏🏻
January 24, 2026 at 11:16 AM
The fucking Meno Monster has stolen my words. I hate to be that person who goes on the socials to beg, but if you do have any words you can donate, please leave them in the comments. Thank you. 🙏🏻
SHAMELESS PLUG!
I'm the special guest at Elephant in the Room Spoken Word THIS TUESDAY (27th Jan) at YOUR HOUSE (On Zoom).
I'll be reading from my forthcoming book "Kiss Chase with Darwin" as well as some faves.
Please support this SPANKING NEW Spoken Word night!
ninaparmenter.com/did-someone-...
I'm the special guest at Elephant in the Room Spoken Word THIS TUESDAY (27th Jan) at YOUR HOUSE (On Zoom).
I'll be reading from my forthcoming book "Kiss Chase with Darwin" as well as some faves.
Please support this SPANKING NEW Spoken Word night!
ninaparmenter.com/did-someone-...
January 23, 2026 at 2:40 PM
SHAMELESS PLUG!
I'm the special guest at Elephant in the Room Spoken Word THIS TUESDAY (27th Jan) at YOUR HOUSE (On Zoom).
I'll be reading from my forthcoming book "Kiss Chase with Darwin" as well as some faves.
Please support this SPANKING NEW Spoken Word night!
ninaparmenter.com/did-someone-...
I'm the special guest at Elephant in the Room Spoken Word THIS TUESDAY (27th Jan) at YOUR HOUSE (On Zoom).
I'll be reading from my forthcoming book "Kiss Chase with Darwin" as well as some faves.
Please support this SPANKING NEW Spoken Word night!
ninaparmenter.com/did-someone-...
Thinking of running a “which musical tradition will Ed Sheeran appropriate next?” sweepstake. My money’s on Andean panpipes or Mongolian throat singing.
January 12, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Thinking of running a “which musical tradition will Ed Sheeran appropriate next?” sweepstake. My money’s on Andean panpipes or Mongolian throat singing.
SHINY NEW BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!
Chuffed to announce that 'Kiss Chase with Darwin', full of poems I'm super proud of, will be published by @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social later this year.
Sign up to the mailing list on my website to get a little reminder when it's out!
www.ninaparmenter.com
Chuffed to announce that 'Kiss Chase with Darwin', full of poems I'm super proud of, will be published by @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social later this year.
Sign up to the mailing list on my website to get a little reminder when it's out!
www.ninaparmenter.com
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Alt: a black and white photo of Charles Darwin making a 'rock on' gesture!
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January 11, 2026 at 7:55 PM
SHINY NEW BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!
Chuffed to announce that 'Kiss Chase with Darwin', full of poems I'm super proud of, will be published by @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social later this year.
Sign up to the mailing list on my website to get a little reminder when it's out!
www.ninaparmenter.com
Chuffed to announce that 'Kiss Chase with Darwin', full of poems I'm super proud of, will be published by @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social later this year.
Sign up to the mailing list on my website to get a little reminder when it's out!
www.ninaparmenter.com
🚨OPEN MIC KLAXON🚨
Elephant in the Room 🐘 is a new shiny Spoken Word event hosted online by 3 smashers - @haywardsb.bsky.social, @internetofwords.com & Emma Clowsley. First event is Jan 27th with guest poet OH LOOK IT'S ME.
Bloody hell, better sign up here quick:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Elephant in the Room 🐘 is a new shiny Spoken Word event hosted online by 3 smashers - @haywardsb.bsky.social, @internetofwords.com & Emma Clowsley. First event is Jan 27th with guest poet OH LOOK IT'S ME.
Bloody hell, better sign up here quick:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
January 7, 2026 at 7:05 PM
🚨OPEN MIC KLAXON🚨
Elephant in the Room 🐘 is a new shiny Spoken Word event hosted online by 3 smashers - @haywardsb.bsky.social, @internetofwords.com & Emma Clowsley. First event is Jan 27th with guest poet OH LOOK IT'S ME.
Bloody hell, better sign up here quick:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Elephant in the Room 🐘 is a new shiny Spoken Word event hosted online by 3 smashers - @haywardsb.bsky.social, @internetofwords.com & Emma Clowsley. First event is Jan 27th with guest poet OH LOOK IT'S ME.
Bloody hell, better sign up here quick:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Life’s not about the big wins. It’s about remembering to go and scoop the dog turds up off the lawn while they’re frozen.
#wins #smashingjanuary #lawnlollipops
#wins #smashingjanuary #lawnlollipops
January 4, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Life’s not about the big wins. It’s about remembering to go and scoop the dog turds up off the lawn while they’re frozen.
#wins #smashingjanuary #lawnlollipops
#wins #smashingjanuary #lawnlollipops
I’m reading Christmas / winter poems at a care home in a couple of weeks. My experience of reading to them previously is that they’re a pretty discerning audience and enjoy a mix of styles.
Suggestions? X
Suggestions? X
December 3, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I’m reading Christmas / winter poems at a care home in a couple of weeks. My experience of reading to them previously is that they’re a pretty discerning audience and enjoy a mix of styles.
Suggestions? X
Suggestions? X
The launch of 'Looking Up - Poems of Hope and Humanity' is taking place in Trowbridge this Saturday afternoon. Entry is free, and it's all in aid of Dorothy House Hospice Care.
Book your ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trowbridge...
Book your ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trowbridge...
December 3, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The launch of 'Looking Up - Poems of Hope and Humanity' is taking place in Trowbridge this Saturday afternoon. Entry is free, and it's all in aid of Dorothy House Hospice Care.
Book your ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trowbridge...
Book your ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trowbridge...
MY EYES! MY EYES!
December 1, 2025 at 7:42 PM
MY EYES! MY EYES!
Behold, for it was she, who is mighty and is called The Duffwuff. 💚
November 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Behold, for it was she, who is mighty and is called The Duffwuff. 💚
Self publishing an anthology is fun* unless you have to reject almost an entire print run. “Send a photo of the affected books”. Er yeah ok 🤯
*Only joking. It is not fun.
*Only joking. It is not fun.
November 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Self publishing an anthology is fun* unless you have to reject almost an entire print run. “Send a photo of the affected books”. Er yeah ok 🤯
*Only joking. It is not fun.
*Only joking. It is not fun.
Come to the launch of our lovely anthology of hope, ‘Looking Up’. It’s on 6th December in Trowbridge.
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Book here! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trowbridge...
Trowbridge Stanza Book Launch: Looking Up – Poems of Hope and Humanity
Join us on Saturday 6 December at Drawing Projects UK for the launch of the first poetry anthology published by the Trowbridge Stanza
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November 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Come to the launch of our lovely anthology of hope, ‘Looking Up’. It’s on 6th December in Trowbridge.
Book here! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trowbridge...
Book here! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trowbridge...
I have in my hand the proof copy of “Looking Up - Poems of Hope and Humanity” which has been put together by Trowbridge Poetry Stanza in aid of Dorothy House Hospice Care. So proud of this! I’m placing a print order tomorrow - if you’d like one, message me 🙂 £9.99 + £2 P&P.
November 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I have in my hand the proof copy of “Looking Up - Poems of Hope and Humanity” which has been put together by Trowbridge Poetry Stanza in aid of Dorothy House Hospice Care. So proud of this! I’m placing a print order tomorrow - if you’d like one, message me 🙂 £9.99 + £2 P&P.
Have decided not to go to my office party because I don’t want to. Wild.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Have decided not to go to my office party because I don’t want to. Wild.
There’s some serious Henry vs Dyson beef going on on the former bird site, if you miss a bit of meaningful debate 😉
I mean, Henry, obviously. OBVIOUSLY.
I mean, Henry, obviously. OBVIOUSLY.
November 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
There’s some serious Henry vs Dyson beef going on on the former bird site, if you miss a bit of meaningful debate 😉
I mean, Henry, obviously. OBVIOUSLY.
I mean, Henry, obviously. OBVIOUSLY.
Awesome Christmas gift klaxon!🚨🎅
Proud to announce that Trowbridge Stanza's poetry anthology 'Looking Up - Poems of Hope and Humanity', is available to pre-order. All proceeds to our local hospice Dorothy House. For blurb, sample poems, and how to order: trowbridgestanza.substack.com/p/anthology-...
Proud to announce that Trowbridge Stanza's poetry anthology 'Looking Up - Poems of Hope and Humanity', is available to pre-order. All proceeds to our local hospice Dorothy House. For blurb, sample poems, and how to order: trowbridgestanza.substack.com/p/anthology-...
November 9, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Awesome Christmas gift klaxon!🚨🎅
Proud to announce that Trowbridge Stanza's poetry anthology 'Looking Up - Poems of Hope and Humanity', is available to pre-order. All proceeds to our local hospice Dorothy House. For blurb, sample poems, and how to order: trowbridgestanza.substack.com/p/anthology-...
Proud to announce that Trowbridge Stanza's poetry anthology 'Looking Up - Poems of Hope and Humanity', is available to pre-order. All proceeds to our local hospice Dorothy House. For blurb, sample poems, and how to order: trowbridgestanza.substack.com/p/anthology-...
Lady from bank: what is your average monthly salary? What life insurance cover do you have? What are your FINANCIAL GOALS?
Me:
Me:
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November 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Lady from bank: what is your average monthly salary? What life insurance cover do you have? What are your FINANCIAL GOALS?
Me:
Me:
Showed this to my teen and he said “This is what it must be like to take strong hallucinogenic drugs.”
No son. Just the 90s. 😊
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No son. Just the 90s. 😊
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November 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Showed this to my teen and he said “This is what it must be like to take strong hallucinogenic drugs.”
No son. Just the 90s. 😊
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No son. Just the 90s. 😊
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Wow ok so self publishing is TRICKY. I’m in the final stages of publishing an anthology for our poetry stanza atm using Lulu.
And I’m used to producing producing artwork for print - I’m a one woman marketing dept at work who outsources NOTHING. But BOOKS? Fiddly as fuck.*
And I’m used to producing producing artwork for print - I’m a one woman marketing dept at work who outsources NOTHING. But BOOKS? Fiddly as fuck.*
November 2, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Wow ok so self publishing is TRICKY. I’m in the final stages of publishing an anthology for our poetry stanza atm using Lulu.
And I’m used to producing producing artwork for print - I’m a one woman marketing dept at work who outsources NOTHING. But BOOKS? Fiddly as fuck.*
And I’m used to producing producing artwork for print - I’m a one woman marketing dept at work who outsources NOTHING. But BOOKS? Fiddly as fuck.*
Me: Needs to get a submission off for a deadline, prepare for a workshop tomorrow WHICH I AM
RUNNING, and get a WHOLE ANTHOLOGY off to press.
Also me: Sorts out knicker drawer 👍 👍
RUNNING, and get a WHOLE ANTHOLOGY off to press.
Also me: Sorts out knicker drawer 👍 👍
October 31, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Me: Needs to get a submission off for a deadline, prepare for a workshop tomorrow WHICH I AM
RUNNING, and get a WHOLE ANTHOLOGY off to press.
Also me: Sorts out knicker drawer 👍 👍
RUNNING, and get a WHOLE ANTHOLOGY off to press.
Also me: Sorts out knicker drawer 👍 👍
I’ve hit the age where I feel like all the clock change has done is increased the time I have to wait before I’m feasibly allowed to be in my lovely bed 🛌 🌙 🥰
October 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I’ve hit the age where I feel like all the clock change has done is increased the time I have to wait before I’m feasibly allowed to be in my lovely bed 🛌 🌙 🥰
Ah the National Poetry Comp approaches. Watch us as we rake desperately through this year’s scrawlings looking for something with a theme that feels, you know, “universal”.
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October 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Ah the National Poetry Comp approaches. Watch us as we rake desperately through this year’s scrawlings looking for something with a theme that feels, you know, “universal”.