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I'm so excited to say 'That Jaud ' is currently printing and launches are being planned...more details really soon. You can pre-order just now at Drunk Muse Press website or buy at the launches where you can hear some of my brand new poetry too!

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I'm always sad that National Poetry Day lasts only, well.... a day. As it's Friday (yay) let's have a post-NPD laugh. Most photos of my performances are right girny and so funny. I know it happens to us all! Come on poets! Let's share our best! Add your pic below and let's see what you've got!

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I got some lovely news on National Poetry Day yesterday. I was thrilled to learn my poem "The Cheynge" made it to the short list of the Frances Browne Literary Festival Poetry Competition. We find out what happens next at the awards next week. Congrats to everyone on the list!

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Had a wonderful time on National Poetry Day at Bearsden Library previewing work from my new book "That Jaud" coming soon from Drunk Muse Press. Thank you to everyone who came along

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

FREE EVENT at Bearsden library for National Poetry Day - a lovely wee sneak peek with Keeks of my new book "That Jaud" coming soon from Drunk Muse Press. Mind and grab your FREE tickets from Eventbrite www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bearsden-l...

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Here we are! The first glimpses of the cover of my next book, "That Jaud" published by Drunk Muse Press . This beauty is officially away at the printers - launches will be confirmed in the next few weeks. Send me a DM if you'd like to pre-order!

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

FREE EVENT! TICKETS AVAILABLE www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bearsden-l... 1 Oct 26, Pre-launch my book "That Jaud" published by Drunk Muse Press & to celebrate National Poetry Day I'm appearing at Bearsden Library. Come along for new poetry and a question and answer session. Can't wait to see you there!

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Wonderful news! Myself & Emma Kames are hosting a poetry workshop at Paisley Book Fest, 17th May for everyone - beginners to published focussing on harnessing each individual's distinctive voice in their own intuitive tongue. Come along! Book at paisleybookfestival.com/programme/he...

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Career highlight yesterday representing City of Poets at @ptbopoetry.bsky.social with a multimedia performance I directed showcasing endangered languages featuring non English speaking poets, interpretive art by Anne Wilkie & original music by Spencer Mason. Thanks to all for making it so special

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Had an amazing night last night at the 3rd birthday of Curlers Cosy Corner poetry night in Glasgow hosted by my wonderful friend @rosswilcockmedia.bsky.social I was so thrilled to be asked to perform. What a night! Amazing talent, good craic, lovely folk & a marriage proposal! (They said yes!)

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Here's a wonderful opportunity for Scots Language poets. I'm guest editor for the February edition of @dreich.bsky.social and I'm looking for fresh, contemporary topics written in modern Scots to fill the pages. It fills up fast so get your submissions in.

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Fair made up to receive the runner up prize for Scots poetry at the @wigtownbooktown.bsky.social poetry awards tonight.

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

I'm stunned and honoured to find out I've been placed twice on the longlist for the Frances Browne Literary Festival Poetry Competition in the Ulster Scots category for my poems "Isabella Tod" and "Will". What a special Monday this is!

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Smashing night on Friday at the Tron Theatre in Glasgow for the St Teneu poetry awards. What an honour to be shortlisted in the Scots language category. Well done to all the winners! #stteneu

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Delighted to be included alongside such talent in the first ever issue of The Candyman's Trumpet, this beautiful pdf publication curated by @dreich.bsky.social Should you want a free pdf via email of this lovely publication email Jack at jackcaradoctct@gmail.com

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Had a lovely time on Sunday at City of Poets annual get-together. Lovely to see so many pals and meet new ones

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

No, you didn't. This one behind Oisin came to watch you and stayed the whole time you were on. Enraptured. It was so cute I got a bunch of photos of it

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Wee jaunt through to Leith today for Sermon on the Mound hosted by the wonderful @hadleyjamespoet.bsky.social It was so nice to get out reading and meeting with pals old and new, listening to their brilliant words. Wee even had a poetry seagull in the audience

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Been rubbish at updating. Fabulous Scowth last weekend. Thanks to everyone who came for our first birthday bash

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Three days to wait! Join us at 2pm THIS SUNDAY for Scowth at Anniesland Mansions, Glasgow to hear the cracking words of Nazaret Ranea and Hadley-James Hoyles as well as a fabulous line up of open mic'ers! It's our 1st birthday too! Can't wait to see you all!

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

What a fabulous time was had by all at Scowth on Sunday. Our featured poets were absolutely outstanding as were our open mic'ers. It was packed!! Loved it. Look out for the next one in Mat #scottishpoetry

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Cannot wait for this. It's going to be amazing!! We're absolutely dripping in talented acts. If you're in Glasgow today, come along to the Anniesland Mansions, 2pm to see the free show. Accessible venue on public transport routes, lovely food and refreshments available to buy & BYOB for a small fee

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

EVENT TOMORROW Scowth is on at Anniesland Mansions in Glasgow at 2pm with these 3 amazing featured poets & a gaggle of wonderful open mic'ers. Accessible venue, food available to buy from a beautiful varied menu & you can BYOB for a small corkage to the venue. It'll be brilliant!

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

It's #worldbookday I want to celebrate the opportunities I've had since I became a writer. The bottom two books are collections of my poems & the others are a few of the beautiful publications I've had the honour of appearing in over the last few years. Thank you to everyone who has supported me!

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

A wee shot of last night's reading at Versaye. Brilliant night. Thanks again Wendy and Lorna x

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Scots lass incognito in Venice. Oodles of inspiration #Venice #Italy

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Busting this one out, for no reason I can think of #wtf

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Hey! Anyone round Glasgow on 19th Feb, come along and join us at Versaye's first 2025 poetry event at Bossa where I am featured poet for the evening. There will be great chat and some wonderful open mic poets. Looking forward to seeing you there x

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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

It's #burnsday today. A brilliant day to celebrate the #scotsleid Here's one of my poems, published by the Clydesider magazine talking of culture and language here in Glasgow.

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