Penny Pepper
@penpep.bsky.social
UK true socialist by seaside. Author, poet, disability activist whose work explores our stories through provocation, wit, kindness, lately revisiting folk horror. Opinion journo. Novel on subs & new poetry almost. Saucy old punk gal. Cat mum.
My November Byline Times is up - I'm shooting from the hip, not shying away from the stark facts facing the disabled.
Decent Housing? A Privilege - Especially for the Disabled.
I marvel at the sheer audacity of Housing Associations and how profit is still leading the way over need.
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Decent Housing? A Privilege - Especially for the Disabled.
I marvel at the sheer audacity of Housing Associations and how profit is still leading the way over need.
buff.ly/kzIyI50
November 12, 2025 at 12:38 PM
My November Byline Times is up - I'm shooting from the hip, not shying away from the stark facts facing the disabled.
Decent Housing? A Privilege - Especially for the Disabled.
I marvel at the sheer audacity of Housing Associations and how profit is still leading the way over need.
buff.ly/kzIyI50
Decent Housing? A Privilege - Especially for the Disabled.
I marvel at the sheer audacity of Housing Associations and how profit is still leading the way over need.
buff.ly/kzIyI50
I shared a little story exclusively with all my wonderful subscribers last week:
'With Thanks to My Paid Subscribers - The Secret in the Shed'
For the price of a coffee a month would you consider being one of my beloved paid subscribers? Thank you for considering this - and I hope to see you there x
'With Thanks to My Paid Subscribers - The Secret in the Shed'
For the price of a coffee a month would you consider being one of my beloved paid subscribers? Thank you for considering this - and I hope to see you there x
November 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I shared a little story exclusively with all my wonderful subscribers last week:
'With Thanks to My Paid Subscribers - The Secret in the Shed'
For the price of a coffee a month would you consider being one of my beloved paid subscribers? Thank you for considering this - and I hope to see you there x
'With Thanks to My Paid Subscribers - The Secret in the Shed'
For the price of a coffee a month would you consider being one of my beloved paid subscribers? Thank you for considering this - and I hope to see you there x
I'm totally stoked to see I am in the top 40# Rising in Literature on Substack! Thank you to all my lovely subscribers. If you've not subscribed yet please do - it's free or for the price of a coffee you can support me at this challenging time. See you there x
#substackwriter #disabledwriter
#substackwriter #disabledwriter
November 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I'm totally stoked to see I am in the top 40# Rising in Literature on Substack! Thank you to all my lovely subscribers. If you've not subscribed yet please do - it's free or for the price of a coffee you can support me at this challenging time. See you there x
#substackwriter #disabledwriter
#substackwriter #disabledwriter
How are you or your group or organisation celebrating UK Disability History Month this year? I'd love to join you - do get in touch x
#ukdisabilityhistorymonth #disabilityhistory #writerslife
#ukdisabilityhistorymonth #disabilityhistory #writerslife
October 31, 2025 at 11:55 AM
How are you or your group or organisation celebrating UK Disability History Month this year? I'd love to join you - do get in touch x
#ukdisabilityhistorymonth #disabilityhistory #writerslife
#ukdisabilityhistorymonth #disabilityhistory #writerslife
Who fancies some chatting and sharing with me?!
Evenings darkening and almost November. Which means UK DISABILITY HISTORY MONTH draws close. 20th Nov-20 Dec .I'm available for talks, Q&As, spoken word events, via zoom, or can negotiate for in person if the budget is decent and not too far. x
Evenings darkening and almost November. Which means UK DISABILITY HISTORY MONTH draws close. 20th Nov-20 Dec .I'm available for talks, Q&As, spoken word events, via zoom, or can negotiate for in person if the budget is decent and not too far. x
October 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Who fancies some chatting and sharing with me?!
Evenings darkening and almost November. Which means UK DISABILITY HISTORY MONTH draws close. 20th Nov-20 Dec .I'm available for talks, Q&As, spoken word events, via zoom, or can negotiate for in person if the budget is decent and not too far. x
Evenings darkening and almost November. Which means UK DISABILITY HISTORY MONTH draws close. 20th Nov-20 Dec .I'm available for talks, Q&As, spoken word events, via zoom, or can negotiate for in person if the budget is decent and not too far. x
Dear friends,
It's my intention to share some of my work directly into my Substack, particularly my fiction. Here is the amazing anthology Elemental, that features one of my stories, Breathe in the Water, which was published last year by the fabulous Breakthrough Book Collective.
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It's my intention to share some of my work directly into my Substack, particularly my fiction. Here is the amazing anthology Elemental, that features one of my stories, Breathe in the Water, which was published last year by the fabulous Breakthrough Book Collective.
buff.ly/5cbM1kD
October 16, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Dear friends,
It's my intention to share some of my work directly into my Substack, particularly my fiction. Here is the amazing anthology Elemental, that features one of my stories, Breathe in the Water, which was published last year by the fabulous Breakthrough Book Collective.
buff.ly/5cbM1kD
It's my intention to share some of my work directly into my Substack, particularly my fiction. Here is the amazing anthology Elemental, that features one of my stories, Breathe in the Water, which was published last year by the fabulous Breakthrough Book Collective.
buff.ly/5cbM1kD
This Writer Hermit is back already..
in a renewed effort to keep in contact with you all, I’m attempting to do a weekly Substack post, even if it’s shorter than my random, larger ramblings! Do come over and join me there, I'd love to have you as as subscriber x
in a renewed effort to keep in contact with you all, I’m attempting to do a weekly Substack post, even if it’s shorter than my random, larger ramblings! Do come over and join me there, I'd love to have you as as subscriber x
October 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
This Writer Hermit is back already..
in a renewed effort to keep in contact with you all, I’m attempting to do a weekly Substack post, even if it’s shorter than my random, larger ramblings! Do come over and join me there, I'd love to have you as as subscriber x
in a renewed effort to keep in contact with you all, I’m attempting to do a weekly Substack post, even if it’s shorter than my random, larger ramblings! Do come over and join me there, I'd love to have you as as subscriber x
Forgive me for making one final request: your consideration to become a paid subscriber. I’m very grateful for the select few who support me in this way, it really does make a difference, as financial pressures mount up – We can’t always share a coffee, but this is like you getting a drink in x
October 9, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Forgive me for making one final request: your consideration to become a paid subscriber. I’m very grateful for the select few who support me in this way, it really does make a difference, as financial pressures mount up – We can’t always share a coffee, but this is like you getting a drink in x
UK National Poetry Day was on 2nd October and I’m delighted to share that another poem, Am I just Your Awkward Mermaid? won a place in the startling poetry zine, Where the Land Forgets Itself. 12 working class writers poems on seaside living. Grab a copy here!
October 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM
UK National Poetry Day was on 2nd October and I’m delighted to share that another poem, Am I just Your Awkward Mermaid? won a place in the startling poetry zine, Where the Land Forgets Itself. 12 working class writers poems on seaside living. Grab a copy here!
My latest Substack piece is up for your perusal!
'Happy Hermit: The Tears; The Graft. I’ll Never Stop Storytelling.'
I’m sure that you know me well enough by now to realise I’ll never stop storytelling.
The joy of the creation – it really is like magic. Here it is.
buff.ly/ULHcKlM
'Happy Hermit: The Tears; The Graft. I’ll Never Stop Storytelling.'
I’m sure that you know me well enough by now to realise I’ll never stop storytelling.
The joy of the creation – it really is like magic. Here it is.
buff.ly/ULHcKlM
October 7, 2025 at 10:55 AM
My latest Substack piece is up for your perusal!
'Happy Hermit: The Tears; The Graft. I’ll Never Stop Storytelling.'
I’m sure that you know me well enough by now to realise I’ll never stop storytelling.
The joy of the creation – it really is like magic. Here it is.
buff.ly/ULHcKlM
'Happy Hermit: The Tears; The Graft. I’ll Never Stop Storytelling.'
I’m sure that you know me well enough by now to realise I’ll never stop storytelling.
The joy of the creation – it really is like magic. Here it is.
buff.ly/ULHcKlM
UK National Poetry Day - so I'm delighted to share a peek of a poem that's published now in this startling zine Where the Land Forgets Itself. My poem is Am I Just Your Awkward Mermaid? Standby for reading by 8pm! @poetrydayuk.bsky.social #workingclass #coastallife #nationalpoetryday #disabledpoet
October 2, 2025 at 5:23 PM
UK National Poetry Day - so I'm delighted to share a peek of a poem that's published now in this startling zine Where the Land Forgets Itself. My poem is Am I Just Your Awkward Mermaid? Standby for reading by 8pm! @poetrydayuk.bsky.social #workingclass #coastallife #nationalpoetryday #disabledpoet
Happy Friday one and all - I have got that Friday feeling. Teaser alert!
Watch this space for news of the novel. It's made its first steps into the world!
#writerslife #happyfriday #hastings #newnovel
Watch this space for news of the novel. It's made its first steps into the world!
#writerslife #happyfriday #hastings #newnovel
September 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Happy Friday one and all - I have got that Friday feeling. Teaser alert!
Watch this space for news of the novel. It's made its first steps into the world!
#writerslife #happyfriday #hastings #newnovel
Watch this space for news of the novel. It's made its first steps into the world!
#writerslife #happyfriday #hastings #newnovel
Join me and other wonderful poets at Lewes Library for their annual National Poetry Day celebrate National Poetry Day with performances from our brilliant new anthology. 'Poet Town' Doors open 6.40pm 2nd October.
FREE BUT YOU MUST BOOK! Lift access available to 1st floor
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FREE BUT YOU MUST BOOK! Lift access available to 1st floor
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September 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Join me and other wonderful poets at Lewes Library for their annual National Poetry Day celebrate National Poetry Day with performances from our brilliant new anthology. 'Poet Town' Doors open 6.40pm 2nd October.
FREE BUT YOU MUST BOOK! Lift access available to 1st floor
buff.ly/zWLch7q
FREE BUT YOU MUST BOOK! Lift access available to 1st floor
buff.ly/zWLch7q
A pleasant surprise in Bexhill on Sea! Copies of the book Poet Town - The poetry of Hastings & thereabouts is being sold in the shop! At the marvelous modernist treasure #Delawarepavilion Proud to be the first poet on its pages! Whoohoo.Can buy everywhere almost! #indiepress
#poets #disabilitylife
#poets #disabilitylife
September 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
A pleasant surprise in Bexhill on Sea! Copies of the book Poet Town - The poetry of Hastings & thereabouts is being sold in the shop! At the marvelous modernist treasure #Delawarepavilion Proud to be the first poet on its pages! Whoohoo.Can buy everywhere almost! #indiepress
#poets #disabilitylife
#poets #disabilitylife
Calling all Hastings and St Leonards friends and locals..
I am launching my Living Archive space this Saturday 6th September as part of the Coastal Currents Arts Festival Open Studio Event. Come and see our beloved accessible space!
See you at 59 Kings Road, St Leonards on Sea TN37 6DY
I am launching my Living Archive space this Saturday 6th September as part of the Coastal Currents Arts Festival Open Studio Event. Come and see our beloved accessible space!
See you at 59 Kings Road, St Leonards on Sea TN37 6DY
September 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Calling all Hastings and St Leonards friends and locals..
I am launching my Living Archive space this Saturday 6th September as part of the Coastal Currents Arts Festival Open Studio Event. Come and see our beloved accessible space!
See you at 59 Kings Road, St Leonards on Sea TN37 6DY
I am launching my Living Archive space this Saturday 6th September as part of the Coastal Currents Arts Festival Open Studio Event. Come and see our beloved accessible space!
See you at 59 Kings Road, St Leonards on Sea TN37 6DY
As promised, a live recording of my poem, How To Riot in A Wheelchair. Thanks for shares ❤️ @thebrokenspine.co.uk @alanparrywriter.co.uk #poetryprompts #riot #VIP #accessible #inclusive #disabilityrights
August 31, 2025 at 7:18 PM
As promised, a live recording of my poem, How To Riot in A Wheelchair. Thanks for shares ❤️ @thebrokenspine.co.uk @alanparrywriter.co.uk #poetryprompts #riot #VIP #accessible #inclusive #disabilityrights
How to Riot From a Wheelchair—in remembrance of those who've gone before & that acts of rebellion are not about the body's agency alone. Even while we – #disabledcommunity – become targets of successive governments #PoemsAbout #Riots @alanparrywriter.co.uk @thebrokenspine.co.uk
#poetrycommunity
#poetrycommunity
August 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
How to Riot From a Wheelchair—in remembrance of those who've gone before & that acts of rebellion are not about the body's agency alone. Even while we – #disabledcommunity – become targets of successive governments #PoemsAbout #Riots @alanparrywriter.co.uk @thebrokenspine.co.uk
#poetrycommunity
#poetrycommunity
Calling all Hastings friends!
Come and join me.. I am part of the Coastal Currents Arts Festival and on 6th and 7th September will be at Crafting Connections, 59 Kings Road, St Leonards on Sea.
I will be launching my Living Archive! Hope to see you.
#coastalcurrents2025 #disabilityactivist
Come and join me.. I am part of the Coastal Currents Arts Festival and on 6th and 7th September will be at Crafting Connections, 59 Kings Road, St Leonards on Sea.
I will be launching my Living Archive! Hope to see you.
#coastalcurrents2025 #disabilityactivist
August 29, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Calling all Hastings friends!
Come and join me.. I am part of the Coastal Currents Arts Festival and on 6th and 7th September will be at Crafting Connections, 59 Kings Road, St Leonards on Sea.
I will be launching my Living Archive! Hope to see you.
#coastalcurrents2025 #disabilityactivist
Come and join me.. I am part of the Coastal Currents Arts Festival and on 6th and 7th September will be at Crafting Connections, 59 Kings Road, St Leonards on Sea.
I will be launching my Living Archive! Hope to see you.
#coastalcurrents2025 #disabilityactivist
Me bird watching after hospital stay last week. Keeping it slow. Nature heals, if we treasure it...
August 28, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Me bird watching after hospital stay last week. Keeping it slow. Nature heals, if we treasure it...
My Substack is the place to keep in touch and up to date on my latest news, personal, and writing stuff. I'd love more of you to be there ready for a new phase of excitements and shares... hope to see some more of you over there! x
August 4, 2025 at 10:55 AM
My Substack is the place to keep in touch and up to date on my latest news, personal, and writing stuff. I'd love more of you to be there ready for a new phase of excitements and shares... hope to see some more of you over there! x
Out in the Dark and the Light - my July Substack is up. Have you subscribed yet? I'd love to have you on board. Full of news - good, bad, hopeful - and even a tempting offer of PP rarities. Do subscribe to read, no paywall, though paid supporters are very welcome and appreciated.
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July 30, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Out in the Dark and the Light - my July Substack is up. Have you subscribed yet? I'd love to have you on board. Full of news - good, bad, hopeful - and even a tempting offer of PP rarities. Do subscribe to read, no paywall, though paid supporters are very welcome and appreciated.
buff.ly/4054Jj9
buff.ly/4054Jj9
My July Byline Times piece is up.
Worth Reduced to Work: A Disabled Person’s Experience of the Welfare Cuts Debacle
Exploring the aftermath of the watered down Welfare Bill and all I can say after the chaos is - I am a veteran and I am completely bewildered.
#disabilityactivist #welfarereformbill
Worth Reduced to Work: A Disabled Person’s Experience of the Welfare Cuts Debacle
Exploring the aftermath of the watered down Welfare Bill and all I can say after the chaos is - I am a veteran and I am completely bewildered.
#disabilityactivist #welfarereformbill
July 14, 2025 at 11:37 AM
My July Byline Times piece is up.
Worth Reduced to Work: A Disabled Person’s Experience of the Welfare Cuts Debacle
Exploring the aftermath of the watered down Welfare Bill and all I can say after the chaos is - I am a veteran and I am completely bewildered.
#disabilityactivist #welfarereformbill
Worth Reduced to Work: A Disabled Person’s Experience of the Welfare Cuts Debacle
Exploring the aftermath of the watered down Welfare Bill and all I can say after the chaos is - I am a veteran and I am completely bewildered.
#disabilityactivist #welfarereformbill
My July Byline Times piece is up:
Worth Reduced to Work: A Disabled Person’s Experience of the Welfare Cuts Debacle.
Exploring the impact of the watered down Welfare Bill and how after the chaotic climbdown I have to say; I'm a complete veteran and I am bewildered.
buff.ly/ccujxCv
Worth Reduced to Work: A Disabled Person’s Experience of the Welfare Cuts Debacle.
Exploring the impact of the watered down Welfare Bill and how after the chaotic climbdown I have to say; I'm a complete veteran and I am bewildered.
buff.ly/ccujxCv
July 14, 2025 at 11:33 AM
My July Byline Times piece is up:
Worth Reduced to Work: A Disabled Person’s Experience of the Welfare Cuts Debacle.
Exploring the impact of the watered down Welfare Bill and how after the chaotic climbdown I have to say; I'm a complete veteran and I am bewildered.
buff.ly/ccujxCv
Worth Reduced to Work: A Disabled Person’s Experience of the Welfare Cuts Debacle.
Exploring the impact of the watered down Welfare Bill and how after the chaotic climbdown I have to say; I'm a complete veteran and I am bewildered.
buff.ly/ccujxCv
I am pleased to announce that once more I am part of the Coastal Currents Arts Festival in 2025.It is an annual celebration of arts and culture across East Sussex. Based in Hastings and St Leonards. Featuring Open Studios and a host of events, exhibitions and performances. Watch this space!
July 9, 2025 at 10:55 AM
I am pleased to announce that once more I am part of the Coastal Currents Arts Festival in 2025.It is an annual celebration of arts and culture across East Sussex. Based in Hastings and St Leonards. Featuring Open Studios and a host of events, exhibitions and performances. Watch this space!
Happier times. I'm excited and honoured and yes, chuffed to be in this anthology with such magnificent poets. Please please support in any and every way possible. In such troubled times love your poets, people ❤️ #poets #poetry #writerlife #disabilitylife
July 7, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Happier times. I'm excited and honoured and yes, chuffed to be in this anthology with such magnificent poets. Please please support in any and every way possible. In such troubled times love your poets, people ❤️ #poets #poetry #writerlife #disabilitylife