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Jess Traynor
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Poetry and other bits of writing | Pit Lullabies with Bloodaxe Books and The Quick and Liffey Swim with Dedalus Press | Essays in Tolka, The Stinging Fly and The Dublin Review | Poetry editor at Banshee | New Arcana forthcoming Sept 25 from Bloodaxe Books.
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Lovely to see this staff recommendation of New Arcana in @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social ✨️

It's always so meaningful to know that the people who share our books with the world enjoy the work. ❤️
November 12, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Looking forward to reading some poems at (a sold out) Nighthawks tonight in some great company 🎇

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November 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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A little Halloween poem from New Arcana for the day that's in it 🎃

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October 31, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Just a few more days left to book for my workshop and reading as part of Waterford Writers Weekend 🍂🔮✨️

www.eventbrite.ie/e/a-workshop...
October 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Tomorrow night I'll be headed to Belfast for the last launch of New Arcana. Come join us for poems & chats at No Alibis 🔮✨️

www.ticketsource.co.uk/no-alibis-bo...

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October 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Coming up soon on my New Arcana reading tour, I'll be giving a workshop and reading as part of Waterford Writers Weekend 🍂✨️

Tickets here:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/a-workshop...

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October 15, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Can't wait for tomorrow night's reading @kildarereaders.bsky.social with Kimberly Campanello hosted by @catgander.bsky.social 🔮✨️
October 13, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Always a treat to get into @booksupstairs.bsky.social & lovely to sign some copies of New Arcana 🔮✨️
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October 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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I'll be heading to Belfast for the last of my New Arcana launches, introduced by the wonderful Stephen Sexton, at No Alibis Books, on the 21st October. Free but ticketed- get yours here!

noalibis.com/event/poetry...
October 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Masters by @dogwithoutlegs.bsky.social is launching tonight at @booksupstairs.bsky.social - don't miss it!
October 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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@sarahmaintains.bsky.social is on her way home. So much relief, but also so much admiration for her bravery and the bravery of all those on the @freedomflotilla.bsky.social

Free Palestine 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸
October 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Big thanks to everyone who joined me for the Dublin launch of New Arcana @gutterbookshop.bsky.social

It's such a big leap of faith putting a book out into the world & I'm so grateful for the friends who helped me celebrate ✨️

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October 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Launch ready 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸
October 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Can't wait for the Dublin launch of New Arcana, happening tomorrow at @gutterbookshop.bsky.social with the wonderful Seán Hewitt. Come join us 🔮✨️

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October 1, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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As the Global Sumud Flotilla near Gaza, my thoughts are with all those on board but especially my brilliant friend the activist and poet Sarah Clancy. This poem sums up her spirit, her bravery, her empathy. As she says on her video updates: Free Palestine. Free us all. 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸
September 30, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Me being delighted with Martina Evan's gorgeous review of New Arcana in today's @irishtimes.com 🔮✨️

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September 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Looking forward to giving my first reading from New Arcana at Morecambe Poetry Festival this Saturday 🔮✨️

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url:https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Lancaster/Morecambe-Winter-Gardens/Morecambe-Poetry-Festival-2025/40609946/
September 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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FILLY by the brilliant @rosamundtaylor.bsky.social has arrived! Can't wait for this glorious novel in verse to be out in the world ✨️✨️✨️

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September 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Little PSA to Irish musicians and poets. Not sure who is behind this regular gig at the International, but this was my experience with them.
September 2, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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🚨Launch details for New Arcana!🚨

I'll be in Galway, Dublin, Belfast & online. Please do come along if you can, & spread the word.
🔮✨️🐍🃏

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August 28, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Delighted with this review of New Arcana in the the Poetry Book Society autumn brochure 🍂

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August 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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A little unboxing video of my new collection New Arcana from @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social with a big shout out to @lisasterle.bsky.social for her amazing cover art. 🔮🃏✨️

Launch info coming soon!
August 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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A little light trespassing with @thesalvagepress.bsky.social in the name of art this weekend. A new CARBON video in the works...💎
August 17, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Final two published poems from New Arcana before the book comes out next month! With big thanks to @poetrywales.bsky.social for featuring them.
🃏🐍😈
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August 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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I'm now in hour 32 of my 48 hour Hunger Strike to raise support for the Sameer Project in Gaza. Recorded this video earlier when I felt a bit more clear headed! Please do share and support and donate if you can
chuffed.org/project/help...
July 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM