Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 26/11/2025Diabetics outnumber Celiacs in the UK and Ireland. While supermarkets have 'free from' gluten sections, they don't have 'low sugar' sections. You might find a few low sugar items in the 'free from' section, but very rarely. Isn't Shouldn't supermarkets address this? #tesco #sainsbury #waitrose #m&s 000
Reposted by Paul MaddernCult MTL @cultmtl.com · 08/11/2025Canada, Norway and Sweden have been named the countries with the best international reputations.cultmtl.comCanada has been named the most respected country in the worldAccording to a study by The Reputation Institute, Canada has been named the most respected country in the world. 620689
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 15/10/2025Dean Browne @deanbrowne.bsky.social (@picadorbooks.bsky.social) and Eilish Martin (@machapress.bsky.social) are this year's poets for the John Hewitt Birthday Reading Oct 27th Tickets selling well. www.poetryireland.ie/whats-on/joh... 073
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 12/10/2025Will it take another Admiral Duncan bomb for someone to speak out? @archbishopofyork.org @elpidophoros.goarch.org @thearchbishop.bsky.social 010
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 12/10/2025Nothing from mainstream media? @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social @itvnews.bsky.social @theguardian.com @skynewsrss.bsky.social @the-independent.com @ukparliament.parliament.uk @london.gov.uk @london.gov.uk 010
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 11/10/2025The black-shirted Kings Army is a group of far right 'Christian' fanatics. They recently occupied Compton St, Soho, to protest Queer lives. See the photo to appreciate just how evil they are. And they are proud to display photos of their leadership, too. 010
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 23/09/2025My time at Cove Park (Rosneath) is proving productive. How could not be, given the setting and the people who run it. @covepark.bsky.social 041
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Currently at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre, living the life with a lovely group of artists, musicians and writers. I'm here to translate poems by Jules Supervielle. The going is good. 061
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 21/08/2025My first such mention. Thank you. (I hope the poem doesn't disappoint!) 0100
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 13/08/20253 from the National Gallery, London: Stubbs, Delaroche, and Caravaggio. 031
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Dean Atta decided to remain on the Polari Prize longlist but expressed solidarity with those, like Sanah Ahsan, who have withdrawn their work for consideration. Sitting in Foyles, about to have a very cursory look at both. 151
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 13/08/2025The always wonderful Frank this week features the always wonderful poetry of Scott McKendry. Yaba daba doo! open.spotify.com/episode/1jav...open.spotify.comScott McKendryFrank Skinner's Poetry Podcast · Episode 221
Reposted by Paul MaddernDorian Lynskey @dorianlynskey.bsky.social · 03/08/2025John Boyne is simply Graham Linehan with a career 913528
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 11/08/2025To all the trans haters, time to buy more tissues: www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...theguardian.comPolari prize nominees and judges withdraw after inclusion of John Boyne over gender identity views800 writers and publishing workers have signed a statement objecting to the LGBTQ+ book prize’s nomination of Boyne, who described himself as a ‘terf’ 010
Reposted by Paul Maddern bumbling about town 🐝🍉 @tinyearlobe.bsky.social · 10/08/2025Half the first book prize, 40% of judges and a third of the main prize! It’s not looking great Polari. 317535
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 12/07/20254 Bermudian poets for your delectation, reading at ICA London on Tuesday July 15th. Yours truly, Yesha Townsend, Chris Astwood & Alan Smith. @lrb.co.uk @londonreviewbookshop.co.uk @poetrylondon.bsky.social @lgbtqreads.bsky.social @poetrysociety.bsky.social www.ica.art/exhibitions/...ica.artICA | Vex’d Bermoothes: An Evening with Four Bermuda Poets + Q&AThe Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) is London’s leading space for contemporary culture. We commission, produce and present new work in film, music, performance and the visual arts by today’s most... 063
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 05/07/2025If you're in London on July 15th, it would be lovely to see you at this reading with 4 Bermudian poets. At the ICA. Details and tickets in link. www.ica.art/exhibitions/...ica.artICA | Vex’d Bermoothes: An Evening with Four Bermuda Poets + Q&AThe Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) is London’s leading space for contemporary culture. We commission, produce and present new work in film, music, performance and the visual arts by today’s most... 000
Reposted by Paul MaddernCatherine Kay @catherinekay.bsky.social · 19/04/2025What a wonderful, inspiring and well thought out workshop today. Thank you so much @leoneross.bsky.social . The beautiful setting and amazing lunch by @pmaddern.bsky.social made it all the more special.I’d recommend the River Mill wholeheartedly. 😊 122
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 11/03/2025The River Mill is thrilled to be hosting a short story workshop with the celebrated writer @leoneross.bsky.social . See photo for details. April 19th Limited to 12 participants We anticipate places going quickly. 072
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 02/03/2025A photo getting much attention, and rightly so. Churchill visiting the White House during WWII, wearing military dress, not a suit. Pathetic that "I was lucky to escape any real fighting" @jdvance1.bsky.social should mock a military man for representing his forces in this way. 110
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Some recent and wonderful additions to the River Mill library. @lindamckenna.bsky.social @garrettcarr.bsky.social @picadorbooks.bsky.social @doirepress.bsky.social 051
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 06/02/2025A standing-room-only crowd at the Seamus Heaney Centre tonight to celebrate the launch of Garrett Carr's The Boy from the Sea (Picador). Great to see this level of support and admiration for Garrett. And introduced by the always stupendous Louise Kennedy . 040
Reposted by Paul MaddernAoife Doyle @1adoyle.bsky.social · 05/02/2025The soul replenishes here. I recommend nowhere more highly 011
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 05/02/2025"The sun slid lower and I willed gold and it came" (poet Jean Bleakney). A beautiful day at the mill. Open through May, at least. See www.the-river-mill.co.uk 041
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 30/01/2025If you come to the mill for a spell of writing, be prepared to overdose on DJ's cuteness. (He belongs to the neighbours but visits daily.) www.the-river-mill.co.uk 000
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Alternative and better viewing. It's his day, after all. youtu.be/vP4iY1TtS3s?...youtu.beI Have a Dream speech by Martin Luther King .Jr HD (subtitled)YouTube video by RARE FACTS 000
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 15/01/2025Paul Singer, via the Elliott Hedge Fund, invests in Israel, owns Waterstones & Barnes&Noble, invests in fossil fuels and is a massive donor to Trump's campaigns. He also supports SSM legislation because his son is gay. Make sure you examine who supports your rights & who is selling your books. 000
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 09/01/2025Frosty day at the River Mill, so cuddles on the sofa with DJ (the neighbour's kitty) were essential. www.the-river-mill.co.uk 030
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 01/01/2025The deadline for the James Merrill House 2025/26 writing residencies is Jan 13th. The month I spent there was productive and the setting glorious, so I'd urge you to apply. www.jamesmerrillhouse.org/applyjamesmerrillhouse.orgApply to the James Merrill House | James Merrill House 021
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 24/12/2024Merry Christmas one and all. Pictured: Eddie, my host's dear and quite old kitty, who is a very sweet companion. 0180
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 23/12/2024Poet Emma Must will conduct an Eco-poetry workshop weekend at the River Mill Feb 1 & 2. 1 day option possible. Details in the link (scroll down). If you're interested email inforivermill@gmail.com www.emmamust.com?fbclid=IwY2x...emmamust.comEnvironmental Poet | Emma Must - PoetEmma Must, Poet, poetry writer, environmental poet 032
Reposted by Paul MaddernWriters Guild of Ireland @writersguildirl.bsky.social · 19/02/2024As part of our commitment to develop diverse writing talent the Writers’ Guild of Ireland, with the support of Fís Éireann’s Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme, are pleased to announce the WGI Mentorship for Black Irish Screenwriters scheme. script.ie/whats-new/20... 083
Reposted by Paul MaddernWriters Guild of Ireland @writersguildirl.bsky.social · 19/12/2024I mean, here’s a crazy idea but if you can’t create this technology without breaching copyright law then maybe you need to figure out a way to develop your new toys that doesn’t involve mass piracy. 0175
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 17/12/2024A wonderful £1.00 find in Belfast today. Leather tooled cover, 1911 dedication, a handwritten poem and Whitman's gem. @waltwhitmanok.bsky.social 080
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 15/12/2024This arrived today: YA novel from Bermudian based writer, Elizabeth Jones,winner of a Bermuda Government Literary Award 2023 and the Caribbean's Burt Award for Young Adult Literature. I've heard wonderful things about this and it will be my Christmas read. 120
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 08/12/2024I've been away from the River Mill for a few days and it was great to snuggle with DJ for a while. (He belongs to the neighbours and visits frequently.) 030
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 06/12/2024A few recent snaps from the River Mill. www.the-river-mill.co.uk 080
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 06/12/2024The River Mill will be open Jan through March at least. Individual, group, and self catering group options are available Individual: www.the-river-mill.co.uk/rooms-prices Groups: www.the-river-mill.co.uk/group-rate If you want to pay for a loved one/colleague email me at inforivermill@gmail.com.the-river-mill.co.ukRiver Mill Writers' Retreat: Rooms & Prices5 en-suite bedrooms to suit your needs and budget, and have a look at the communal spaces that are yours to use as well. 042
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Last year in Stonington, CT, at the lighting of the lobster trap Christmas tree. I was at @jamesmerrillhouse.bsky.social, and it was an amazing month. Applications for writing residencies are open until Jan 13. www.jamesmerrillhouse.org/apply 030
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Congratulations to Pàdraig. Terrific choice. amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/amp.theg...amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org‘Scotland has always been multilingual’: new Scottish makar Peter Mackay | Books | The Guardian 010
Reposted by Paul MaddernJoseph Fasano @josephfasano.bsky.social · 03/12/2024I will never, ever get over this. 1345412575356
Reposted by Paul Maddernolivergolding.bsky.social @olivergolding.bsky.social · 03/12/2024It was really great to see Kathryn’s ‘The Butterfly House’ get a mention in Rishi Dastidar’s The Best Poetry Books of 2024 www.theguardian.com/books/2024/d...theguardian.comThe best poetry books of 2024The joy of house parties, an email to an estate agent, tales from a billionaire’s dolls and more 076
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 03/12/2024The River Mill Writers Retreat is still open. The sale doesn't seem to be happening. So bookings are available in Jan and Feb. Start 2025 with a renewed attack on that writing project. See the website for rooms & prices. Group rates and self-catering options also available. www.the-river-mill.co.uk 030
Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 02/12/2024This makes me very happy. Pictured with Susannah Dickie, just after she won the inaugural Pen Heaney Prize for her collection, Isdal, from Picador. She's a wonder. The ceremony was hosted by the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's University. 0193