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Paul Maddern

@pmaddern.bsky.social
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Kelpdings, The Beachcomber's Report, Pilgrimage, & The Tipping Line (all w/ Templar Poetry). Ed. Queering the Green (Lifeboat Press). www.the-river-mill.co.uk

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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
The wonderful Francis Harvey. 1925-2014
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Diabetics 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
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Cult MTL @cultmtl.com · 08/11/2025
Canada, Norway and Sweden have been named the countries with the best international reputations.
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Canada has been named the most respected country in the world
According to a study by The Reputation Institute, Canada has been named the most respected country in the world.
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Dean 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...
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Will it take another Admiral Duncan bomb for someone to speak out? @archbishopofyork.org @elpidophoros.goarch.org @thearchbishop.bsky.social
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Nothing 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
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
The 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.
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
My time at Cove Park (Rosneath) is proving productive. How could not be, given the setting and the people who run it. @covepark.bsky.social
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Currently 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.
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
My first such mention. Thank you. (I hope the poem doesn't disappoint!)
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
3 from the National Gallery, London: Stubbs, Delaroche, and Caravaggio.
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Dean 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.
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
The always wonderful Frank this week features the always wonderful poetry of Scott McKendry. Yaba daba doo! open.spotify.com/episode/1jav...
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Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast · Episode
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Dorian Lynskey @dorianlynskey.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
John Boyne is simply Graham Linehan with a career
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
To all the trans haters, time to buy more tissues: www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
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Polari prize nominees and judges withdraw after inclusion of John Boyne over gender identity views
800 writers and publishing workers have signed a statement objecting to the LGBTQ+ book prize’s nomination of Boyne, who described himself as a ‘terf’
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bumbling about town 🐝🍉 @tinyearlobe.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
Half the first book prize, 40% of judges and a third of the main prize! It’s not looking great Polari.
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
4 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/...
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ICA | Vex’d Bermoothes: An Evening with Four Bermuda Poets + Q&A
The 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...
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
If 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/...
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ICA | Vex’d Bermoothes: An Evening with Four Bermuda Poets + Q&A
The 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...
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Catherine Kay @catherinekay.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
What 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. 😊
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
The 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.
FINE TUNING THE SHORT STORY: a day-long workshop with Leone Ross

Location: The River Mill (43 Ballyclander Road, Co Down, BT30 7DE)
Date: Saturday, April 19th
Time: 10.30am arrival for an 11.00am start, finishing at 5.00pm—with a break for lunch. 
Cost: £70.00, including catered lunch. (To be paid prior to attending.) 
12 participants maximum. 
Email inforivermill@gmail.com to book

This workshop is curated for lovers of the short story and Ross will offer an opportunity to fine-tune your writing in this form. The group will reacquaint themselves with classic forms of storytelling and then playfully consider the role of subversion. Expect to plan and write a short story, and then to rip it up and start again. The day includes writing exercises, mini-lectures and lunch. In advance of the workshop, we will email you a few short stories which will be referenced by Ross. 

Accommodation: if you want to stay at the River Mill either the night before the workshop or the evening after the workshop (or both!) then you will need to book that separately, and space limited www.the-river-mill.co.uk
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
A 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.
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Some recent and wonderful additions to the River Mill library. @lindamckenna.bsky.social @garrettcarr.bsky.social @picadorbooks.bsky.social @doirepress.bsky.social
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
A 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 .
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Aoife Doyle @1adoyle.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
The soul replenishes here. I recommend nowhere more highly
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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
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
If 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
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Alternative and better viewing. It's his day, after all. youtu.be/vP4iY1TtS3s?...
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I Have a Dream speech by Martin Luther King .Jr HD (subtitled)
YouTube video by RARE FACTS
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Paul 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.
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Frosty day at the River Mill, so cuddles on the sofa with DJ (the neighbour's kitty) were essential. www.the-river-mill.co.uk
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
The 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/apply
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Apply to the James Merrill House | James Merrill House
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Merry Christmas one and all. Pictured: Eddie, my host's dear and quite old kitty, who is a very sweet companion.
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Poet 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...
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Environmental Poet | Emma Must - Poet
Emma Must, Poet, poetry writer, environmental poet
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Hello, London. Buckle up!
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Writers Guild of Ireland @writersguildirl.bsky.social · 19/02/2024
As 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...
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Writers Guild of Ireland @writersguildirl.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
I 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.
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
A wonderful £1.00 find in Belfast today. Leather tooled cover, 1911 dedication, a handwritten poem and Whitman's gem. @waltwhitmanok.bsky.social
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
This 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.
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Night sky in Co Down
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
I'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.)
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Well, I can die happy now. Thank you Douglas.
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
A few recent snaps from the River Mill. www.the-river-mill.co.uk
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
The 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.
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River Mill Writers' Retreat: Rooms & Prices
5 en-suite bedrooms to suit your needs and budget, and have a look at the communal spaces that are yours to use as well.
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Last 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
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Congratulations to Pàdraig. Terrific choice. amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/amp.theg...
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‘Scotland has always been multilingual’: new Scottish makar Peter Mackay | Books | The Guardian
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Joseph Fasano @josephfasano.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
I will never, ever get over this.
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olivergolding.bsky.social @olivergolding.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
It 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...
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The best poetry books of 2024
The joy of house parties, an email to an estate agent, tales from a billionaire’s dolls and more
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
The 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
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Paul Maddern @pmaddern.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
This 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.
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Ian Duhig @ianduhig.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
With apologies to WH Auden
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