Jo Fisher
@jo-fisher.bsky.social
Writer. Editor. Poet. Artist.
🏡 Southampton, UK
🏡 Southampton, UK
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EVENT ALERT! 🚀
Verity Babbs: Book Launch & In Conversation
Friday 10 October, 6pm // FREE
Join art historian/comedian/presenter #VerityBabbs in conversation with 'a space' arts' Mia Delve, as they discuss Verity’s brand new book, The History of Art in One Sentence >>> bit.ly/VerityBabbs #Southampton
Verity Babbs: Book Launch & In Conversation
Friday 10 October, 6pm // FREE
Join art historian/comedian/presenter #VerityBabbs in conversation with 'a space' arts' Mia Delve, as they discuss Verity’s brand new book, The History of Art in One Sentence >>> bit.ly/VerityBabbs #Southampton
September 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
EVENT ALERT! 🚀
Verity Babbs: Book Launch & In Conversation
Friday 10 October, 6pm // FREE
Join art historian/comedian/presenter #VerityBabbs in conversation with 'a space' arts' Mia Delve, as they discuss Verity’s brand new book, The History of Art in One Sentence >>> bit.ly/VerityBabbs #Southampton
Verity Babbs: Book Launch & In Conversation
Friday 10 October, 6pm // FREE
Join art historian/comedian/presenter #VerityBabbs in conversation with 'a space' arts' Mia Delve, as they discuss Verity’s brand new book, The History of Art in One Sentence >>> bit.ly/VerityBabbs #Southampton
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AUTUMN EXHIBITIONS LAUNCH PARTY 🎉
Friday 3 October, 6–8pm
Join us as we launch our new Autumn season exhibitions, including Outlandish with Aaron Williamson, and group show, With the certainty of tides, still I rise. Read more at jhg.art, and see you on Friday! 💥 #Art #Southampton #SouthamptonEvents
Friday 3 October, 6–8pm
Join us as we launch our new Autumn season exhibitions, including Outlandish with Aaron Williamson, and group show, With the certainty of tides, still I rise. Read more at jhg.art, and see you on Friday! 💥 #Art #Southampton #SouthamptonEvents
October 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
AUTUMN EXHIBITIONS LAUNCH PARTY 🎉
Friday 3 October, 6–8pm
Join us as we launch our new Autumn season exhibitions, including Outlandish with Aaron Williamson, and group show, With the certainty of tides, still I rise. Read more at jhg.art, and see you on Friday! 💥 #Art #Southampton #SouthamptonEvents
Friday 3 October, 6–8pm
Join us as we launch our new Autumn season exhibitions, including Outlandish with Aaron Williamson, and group show, With the certainty of tides, still I rise. Read more at jhg.art, and see you on Friday! 💥 #Art #Southampton #SouthamptonEvents
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Just ONE WEEK until the Winchester Poetry Festival. so much going on. Book now! www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org/what-s-on
October 3, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Just ONE WEEK until the Winchester Poetry Festival. so much going on. Book now! www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org/what-s-on
Hi poetry lovers – Winchester Poetry Festival is here!
We have online fringe events happening over the next few days, and a *full weekend* of poetic fun starting a week today, 10-12 October, in Winchester, UK (and live streamed).
Come and join us: www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org/what-s-on
We have online fringe events happening over the next few days, and a *full weekend* of poetic fun starting a week today, 10-12 October, in Winchester, UK (and live streamed).
Come and join us: www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org/what-s-on
What's on - Winchester Poetry Festival events in 2025
Details of our forthcoming events and collaborations.
Winchester Poetry Festival runs 2-12th October
www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org
October 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Hi poetry lovers – Winchester Poetry Festival is here!
We have online fringe events happening over the next few days, and a *full weekend* of poetic fun starting a week today, 10-12 October, in Winchester, UK (and live streamed).
Come and join us: www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org/what-s-on
We have online fringe events happening over the next few days, and a *full weekend* of poetic fun starting a week today, 10-12 October, in Winchester, UK (and live streamed).
Come and join us: www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org/what-s-on
"If we’re honest, isn’t it sometimes lovely to get away from each other?"
I do not Wish You Were Here
If you were, I'd have no one to write to
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July 28, 2025 at 6:41 PM
"If we’re honest, isn’t it sometimes lovely to get away from each other?"
Poets! You have just one week left to enter this year’s Winchester Poetry Prize!
Pay-it-forward spaces for writers on low incomes are still available, too 🤍
Go on - give it a go! You never know.
Pay-it-forward spaces for writers on low incomes are still available, too 🤍
Go on - give it a go! You never know.
July 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Poets! You have just one week left to enter this year’s Winchester Poetry Prize!
Pay-it-forward spaces for writers on low incomes are still available, too 🤍
Go on - give it a go! You never know.
Pay-it-forward spaces for writers on low incomes are still available, too 🤍
Go on - give it a go! You never know.
Poets! Writers! Creative folk!
This year's Winchester Poetry Prize is now OPEN until Thursday 31 July.
Feat. the Kathryn Bevis Prize for the best poem by a Hampshire-based poet.
More info, rules and entry requirements can be found online 👇🏻
www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org/wpp25
This year's Winchester Poetry Prize is now OPEN until Thursday 31 July.
Feat. the Kathryn Bevis Prize for the best poem by a Hampshire-based poet.
More info, rules and entry requirements can be found online 👇🏻
www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org/wpp25
May 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Poets! Writers! Creative folk!
This year's Winchester Poetry Prize is now OPEN until Thursday 31 July.
Feat. the Kathryn Bevis Prize for the best poem by a Hampshire-based poet.
More info, rules and entry requirements can be found online 👇🏻
www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org/wpp25
This year's Winchester Poetry Prize is now OPEN until Thursday 31 July.
Feat. the Kathryn Bevis Prize for the best poem by a Hampshire-based poet.
More info, rules and entry requirements can be found online 👇🏻
www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org/wpp25
By day, I write long-form articles about geospatial data and black holes. By night, I write about cervical screenings, lasagne and TV quizzes.
February 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
By day, I write long-form articles about geospatial data and black holes. By night, I write about cervical screenings, lasagne and TV quizzes.
I'm part of a fundraiser for @octoberbooks.bsky.social this coming Saturday.
Drop by between 14:30-17:00 for an afternoon of poetry and support Southampton's much-loved community-run indie bookshop.
Tickets = £5.
Hope to see you there. Let's keep our local bookstores afloat 📚🧡
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Drop by between 14:30-17:00 for an afternoon of poetry and support Southampton's much-loved community-run indie bookshop.
Tickets = £5.
Hope to see you there. Let's keep our local bookstores afloat 📚🧡
fb.me/e/FGRx61W5K
February 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I'm part of a fundraiser for @octoberbooks.bsky.social this coming Saturday.
Drop by between 14:30-17:00 for an afternoon of poetry and support Southampton's much-loved community-run indie bookshop.
Tickets = £5.
Hope to see you there. Let's keep our local bookstores afloat 📚🧡
fb.me/e/FGRx61W5K
Drop by between 14:30-17:00 for an afternoon of poetry and support Southampton's much-loved community-run indie bookshop.
Tickets = £5.
Hope to see you there. Let's keep our local bookstores afloat 📚🧡
fb.me/e/FGRx61W5K
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We're looking for a Vice-Chair of Trustees at Winchester Poetry Festival!
It's a wonderful way to contribute to the Hampshire literary community, and a great volunteering opportunity for poetry lovers. Support the arts!
www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org/post/winches...
We're looking for a Vice-Chair of Trustees at Winchester Poetry Festival!
It's a wonderful way to contribute to the Hampshire literary community, and a great volunteering opportunity for poetry lovers. Support the arts!
www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org/post/winches...
Winchester Poetry Festival is seeking a Vice-Chair of Trustees
Winchester Poetry Festival wishes to appoint a Vice-Chair to work with the current Chair and trustees to support excellent governance and delivery of WPF’s mission to share, celebrate and champion poetry. This is a new voluntary role, and a great opportunity to join our small but committed team of trustees. This position would provide us with additional trustee capacity and leadership via support of the Chair. In addition, the new Vice-Chair would further enhance our range and diversity of skil
www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org
February 3, 2025 at 7:58 PM
jo_fisher_
We're looking for a Vice-Chair of Trustees at Winchester Poetry Festival!
It's a wonderful way to contribute to the Hampshire literary community, and a great volunteering opportunity for poetry lovers. Support the arts!
www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org/post/winches...
We're looking for a Vice-Chair of Trustees at Winchester Poetry Festival!
It's a wonderful way to contribute to the Hampshire literary community, and a great volunteering opportunity for poetry lovers. Support the arts!
www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org/post/winches...
Seeing the news about WHSmith has been the kick up the backside I needed to spend the voucher I’d been saving for the ‘right time’.
You know, just in case 👀
Two new books are winging their way to me 🙌🏻
My lit-loving heart is v happy; my ever-straining bookshelves of unread novels are not.
You know, just in case 👀
Two new books are winging their way to me 🙌🏻
My lit-loving heart is v happy; my ever-straining bookshelves of unread novels are not.
January 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Seeing the news about WHSmith has been the kick up the backside I needed to spend the voucher I’d been saving for the ‘right time’.
You know, just in case 👀
Two new books are winging their way to me 🙌🏻
My lit-loving heart is v happy; my ever-straining bookshelves of unread novels are not.
You know, just in case 👀
Two new books are winging their way to me 🙌🏻
My lit-loving heart is v happy; my ever-straining bookshelves of unread novels are not.
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Revolutions are built on hope as much as they are built on righteous anger.
January 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Revolutions are built on hope as much as they are built on righteous anger.
First garden dabble of 2025 today. Pulled up some weeds and dead plants, pruned a rose, spent a while admiring the bulbs coming through. Also bought a few seeds online, ready for sowing. I've missed spending time in our very own outside; roll on spring.
January 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
First garden dabble of 2025 today. Pulled up some weeds and dead plants, pruned a rose, spent a while admiring the bulbs coming through. Also bought a few seeds online, ready for sowing. I've missed spending time in our very own outside; roll on spring.
Today I have written about:
- supermassive black holes
- giant, ancient galaxies
- bringing animals back from extinction
#CopywritingLife
- supermassive black holes
- giant, ancient galaxies
- bringing animals back from extinction
#CopywritingLife
January 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Today I have written about:
- supermassive black holes
- giant, ancient galaxies
- bringing animals back from extinction
#CopywritingLife
- supermassive black holes
- giant, ancient galaxies
- bringing animals back from extinction
#CopywritingLife
We’ve been having some decorating done, and today the red paint - which we chose 9 months ago and haven’t looked at since - is going on the walls. Hopefully we still like it. Wish us luck! 👀
January 23, 2025 at 11:09 AM
We’ve been having some decorating done, and today the red paint - which we chose 9 months ago and haven’t looked at since - is going on the walls. Hopefully we still like it. Wish us luck! 👀
Food is a big deal for me when I travel, and last year’s trip to Lisbon was no exception.
From those famous pastries to fancy Fado nights, here are some of our favourites.
(Eve if you’re not planning to visit, I hope you enjoy reading about what we ate!)
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From those famous pastries to fancy Fado nights, here are some of our favourites.
(Eve if you’re not planning to visit, I hope you enjoy reading about what we ate!)
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Where to eat in Lisbon
Believe it or not, there's more to the city than pastéis de nata.
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January 23, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Food is a big deal for me when I travel, and last year’s trip to Lisbon was no exception.
From those famous pastries to fancy Fado nights, here are some of our favourites.
(Eve if you’re not planning to visit, I hope you enjoy reading about what we ate!)
open.substack.com/pub/jofisher...
From those famous pastries to fancy Fado nights, here are some of our favourites.
(Eve if you’re not planning to visit, I hope you enjoy reading about what we ate!)
open.substack.com/pub/jofisher...
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Langston Hughes knew what’s up.
January 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Langston Hughes knew what’s up.
I tried savoury porridge for the first time this morning, with tahini + Parmesan mushrooms, fresh parsley, veggie stock and a fried egg.
I know this won’t be for everyone - especially if you’re funny about textures. But…this was so, SO good. I can’t wait to make it again.
I know this won’t be for everyone - especially if you’re funny about textures. But…this was so, SO good. I can’t wait to make it again.
January 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I tried savoury porridge for the first time this morning, with tahini + Parmesan mushrooms, fresh parsley, veggie stock and a fried egg.
I know this won’t be for everyone - especially if you’re funny about textures. But…this was so, SO good. I can’t wait to make it again.
I know this won’t be for everyone - especially if you’re funny about textures. But…this was so, SO good. I can’t wait to make it again.
I read 30 books in 2024, and today I'm sharing my favourite ones with you!
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10 of my favourite books from 2024
One third of my year's reading list, picked just for you
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January 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I read 30 books in 2024, and today I'm sharing my favourite ones with you!
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Very nearly uttered the phrase ‘I’m an Editor, it’s my job to be picky’ today. I think I might have to put that in my email signature.
January 15, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Very nearly uttered the phrase ‘I’m an Editor, it’s my job to be picky’ today. I think I might have to put that in my email signature.
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TICKETS ON SALE!
In Conversation with #DavidHarewood
Tuesday 28 January, 7pm
MAST Mayflower Studios, #Southampton
Exploring the impact of being Black in Britain, this discussion will examine what it means to struggle, suffer, survive, and succeed. Book your free tickets here: bit.ly/InConversati...
In Conversation with #DavidHarewood
Tuesday 28 January, 7pm
MAST Mayflower Studios, #Southampton
Exploring the impact of being Black in Britain, this discussion will examine what it means to struggle, suffer, survive, and succeed. Book your free tickets here: bit.ly/InConversati...
January 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
TICKETS ON SALE!
In Conversation with #DavidHarewood
Tuesday 28 January, 7pm
MAST Mayflower Studios, #Southampton
Exploring the impact of being Black in Britain, this discussion will examine what it means to struggle, suffer, survive, and succeed. Book your free tickets here: bit.ly/InConversati...
In Conversation with #DavidHarewood
Tuesday 28 January, 7pm
MAST Mayflower Studios, #Southampton
Exploring the impact of being Black in Britain, this discussion will examine what it means to struggle, suffer, survive, and succeed. Book your free tickets here: bit.ly/InConversati...
I think today is the first day I’ve ever looked forward to a Rail Replacement service 👀 #TraitorsUK
January 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I think today is the first day I’ve ever looked forward to a Rail Replacement service 👀 #TraitorsUK
Happy New Year, folks! In the spirit of ‘just hitting publish’…here’s my first Substack post of 2025. Some things I want more and less of over the coming year.
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My Ins and Outs for 2025
Stretchy waistbands, savoury breakfasts and shopping small
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January 8, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Happy New Year, folks! In the spirit of ‘just hitting publish’…here’s my first Substack post of 2025. Some things I want more and less of over the coming year.
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I’ve shared a ✨New Post✨ - and it’s my small business gift guide! Featuring many of my favourite small, indie and local businesses to buy from this Christmas.
(And another quick doodle from me!)
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(And another quick doodle from me!)
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Shop small gift guide
A few of my favourite small businesses to buy from this Christmas
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December 7, 2024 at 9:08 AM
I’ve shared a ✨New Post✨ - and it’s my small business gift guide! Featuring many of my favourite small, indie and local businesses to buy from this Christmas.
(And another quick doodle from me!)
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(And another quick doodle from me!)
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Today! Come along, friends and local folk👇🏻✨🎤❤️
I’m performing at Clockwork Bar in Shirley, Southampton on Sunday alongside a top troupe of artists 🧡
Stop by for a chilled night of music and spoken word (and come along earlier to see The Guillotine Union Boys!) #Southampton
Stop by for a chilled night of music and spoken word (and come along earlier to see The Guillotine Union Boys!) #Southampton
December 1, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Today! Come along, friends and local folk👇🏻✨🎤❤️