@disleyrascal.bsky.social
I am a poet and writer, and run a small publishing enterprise called Beatnpress. I love Beat Generation literature, Jazz, Clobber and things of a Modernist nature.
https://www.beatnpress.co.uk/
https://www.beatnpress.co.uk/
June 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Coming late July. Tales of Jazz Volume 4. Seven short stories that are inspired by jazz. Featuring Seven talented writers sharing an eclectic mix of stories. Find out more and see the other books available at www.beatnpress.co.uk
June 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Coming late July. Tales of Jazz Volume 4. Seven short stories that are inspired by jazz. Featuring Seven talented writers sharing an eclectic mix of stories. Find out more and see the other books available at www.beatnpress.co.uk
New book this winter!
March 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
New book this winter!
I'm looking forward to Be Spoken next week. It is a great evening of spoken word in a local pub. Starts at 8pm.
January 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I'm looking forward to Be Spoken next week. It is a great evening of spoken word in a local pub. Starts at 8pm.
A new novella I am currently writing. My book Searching (For Something Different) will be a surreal tale that features the spirits of famous musicians, a modern-day jazz quartet on tour, and a paranormal investigator who wants to disrupt what she deems is fake. Coming this year at Beatnpress.
January 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A new novella I am currently writing. My book Searching (For Something Different) will be a surreal tale that features the spirits of famous musicians, a modern-day jazz quartet on tour, and a paranormal investigator who wants to disrupt what she deems is fake. Coming this year at Beatnpress.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
December 24, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Merry Christmas Everyone!
December 8, 2024 at 5:02 PM
The storm in the teacup spills the instant
We hit a bump in the road.
But where it splashed and flowed
Reveals reflections
Of a time that was once at peace.
The ripples have subsided
The smooth gloss and silence
Offer a glimmer of hope.
All things are fleeting.
Even this particular trope.
November 25, 2024 at 12:32 PM
The storm in the teacup spills the instant
We hit a bump in the road.
But where it splashed and flowed
Reveals reflections
Of a time that was once at peace.
The ripples have subsided
The smooth gloss and silence
Offer a glimmer of hope.
All things are fleeting.
Even this particular trope.
I am writing a novel using the contents of three film noir verse books I have written. The characters within the poems are the cast of characters in the novel. The story revolves around Detective Aldous Beech. The Crimson Files will hopefully be completed sometime next year.
November 24, 2024 at 2:54 PM
I am writing a novel using the contents of three film noir verse books I have written. The characters within the poems are the cast of characters in the novel. The story revolves around Detective Aldous Beech. The Crimson Files will hopefully be completed sometime next year.
Danny Gray's book Up Beat Down now available to pre order at www.beatnpress.co.uk A collection of Modernist Beat Poetry that many will enjoy.
November 21, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Danny Gray's book Up Beat Down now available to pre order at www.beatnpress.co.uk A collection of Modernist Beat Poetry that many will enjoy.
I need to learn to smile more. Tell me a joke...
November 21, 2024 at 7:49 AM
I need to learn to smile more. Tell me a joke...
I got this green brushed cotton OCBD from work as it reminds me of the one #MilesDavis wore on the Milestones record cover. #stylegoals
November 20, 2024 at 6:23 PM
I got this green brushed cotton OCBD from work as it reminds me of the one #MilesDavis wore on the Milestones record cover. #stylegoals
Getting back to working on Danny Gray's forthcoming book of Modernist Beat Poetry for beatnpress. Up Beat Down will be available next month. Check out www.beatnpress.co.uk foe our other works.
November 19, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Getting back to working on Danny Gray's forthcoming book of Modernist Beat Poetry for beatnpress. Up Beat Down will be available next month. Check out www.beatnpress.co.uk foe our other works.
A fun evening at Be Spoken last night. Well done to everyone who got up and performed.
The poems I did tonight were:
1) Am I Hip to my Dreams,
2) Never Truly Alone
3) Hobos and Tramps
4) Breathless
Looking forward to January 20th for the next one.
The poems I did tonight were:
1) Am I Hip to my Dreams,
2) Never Truly Alone
3) Hobos and Tramps
4) Breathless
Looking forward to January 20th for the next one.
November 19, 2024 at 7:49 AM
A fun evening at Be Spoken last night. Well done to everyone who got up and performed.
The poems I did tonight were:
1) Am I Hip to my Dreams,
2) Never Truly Alone
3) Hobos and Tramps
4) Breathless
Looking forward to January 20th for the next one.
The poems I did tonight were:
1) Am I Hip to my Dreams,
2) Never Truly Alone
3) Hobos and Tramps
4) Breathless
Looking forward to January 20th for the next one.
I will be doing some #spokenword at Be Spoken tonight. I can't wait! The evening starts at 8pm. If you are in Torquay, why not pop up to St Marychurch and enjoy an evening of poetry and spokenword.
November 18, 2024 at 10:43 AM
I will be doing some #spokenword at Be Spoken tonight. I can't wait! The evening starts at 8pm. If you are in Torquay, why not pop up to St Marychurch and enjoy an evening of poetry and spokenword.
#ADestinationofDreams a book of #ModernistBeatPoetry available now...
November 17, 2024 at 8:38 PM
#ADestinationofDreams a book of #ModernistBeatPoetry available now...
Wasted Youths? Fashions, Fads and Factions 73-93 by Jimm Leaf. Available at www.beatnpress.co.uk Amazon, Blackwells and www.gamaclothing.co.uk to name a few. A fantastic trip through subcultures from Jimm. Who grew up in Oxfordshire and moved to London. #goodbooks #beatnpress
November 17, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Wasted Youths? Fashions, Fads and Factions 73-93 by Jimm Leaf. Available at www.beatnpress.co.uk Amazon, Blackwells and www.gamaclothing.co.uk to name a few. A fantastic trip through subcultures from Jimm. Who grew up in Oxfordshire and moved to London. #goodbooks #beatnpress
November 16, 2024 at 11:30 PM
A new book coming to Beatnpress soon. A collection of Modernist Beat Poetry by Danny Gray... #newbook #beatnpress #comingsoon
November 16, 2024 at 10:46 PM
A new book coming to Beatnpress soon. A collection of Modernist Beat Poetry by Danny Gray... #newbook #beatnpress #comingsoon
#TalesofJazz an anthology of #shortstories that feature some great writers, and tales that are inspired by Jazz. Available from www.beatnpress.co.uk, Amazon, Blackwells and more...
November 16, 2024 at 10:27 PM
#TalesofJazz an anthology of #shortstories that feature some great writers, and tales that are inspired by Jazz. Available from www.beatnpress.co.uk, Amazon, Blackwells and more...
I have a Headline set on the 29th at Pickled Poets. I can't wait to share some of my own. flavour of #ModernistBeatPoetry and #spokenword.
November 16, 2024 at 9:44 PM
I have a Headline set on the 29th at Pickled Poets. I can't wait to share some of my own. flavour of #ModernistBeatPoetry and #spokenword.
A book of poetry that I have written, and has inspired a novel I am writing.
November 16, 2024 at 8:03 PM
A book of poetry that I have written, and has inspired a novel I am writing.