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Samantha Terrell @samanthaterrell.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Much thanks to fellow poet Steve Bucher, for this thoughtful review of 'For, On, or After' published by @janes-studio.bsky.social Press earlier this year. You can grab a copy of 'For, On, or After' on any Amazon marketplace. 🙏 #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #internationalcommunity

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cover art of 'For, On, or After' by artist Jane Cornwell

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 01/10/2026

Want to learn about the history of our city? Well you’re in luck. This month, we’re hosting a massive scavenger hunt across the city — all about the history of organizing in NYC. Sign up at organize.nyc.gov and come see the city through the eyes of the people who built it.

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Common Dreams @commondreams.org · 01/10/2026

"These lawsuits are the beginning of the ultimate legal weapon in uncovering the truth behind this unlawful use of deadly force and the nefarious conspiracies behind the invasion of American cities by American law enforcement officers," said a lawyer for Renee Good's family.

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Renee Good's Family Sues Over Trump-ICE Conspiracy Plus 'Unconscionable and Unconstitutional Use of Force'

"These lawsuits are the beginning of the ultimate legal weapon in uncovering the truth behind this unlawful use of deadly force and the nefarious conspiracies behind the invasion of American cities."

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Samantha Terrell @samanthaterrell.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Humble thanks to Jane Cornwell @janes-studio.bsky.social for the many wonderful collaborations...and for this celebratory post! Happy National (UK) Poetry Day! 🎊 #nationalpoetryday #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #internationalcommunity

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Samantha Terrell @samanthaterrell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Author copies have arrived! DM for a signed copy ($20 includes shipping) #poetry #poetrylovers #booklovers #poetrycommunity

Stack of books with title Survival Instincts

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SHINE Poetry @shinepoetry.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

SPOTLIGHT ON...Doug Stoiber: samanthaterrell.weebly.com/shine-poetry... #poetry #shinepoetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #internationalcommunity #submissions are open

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Samantha Terrell @samanthaterrell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Author copies have arrived! DM for a signed copy ($20 includes shipping) #poetry #poetrylovers #booklovers #poetrycommunity

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Merril D. Smith @merrildsmith.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Good morning and happy Friday! Here's an old poem I revised for #PoemsAbout #DeadLetters. Thank you as always to @alanparrywriter.co.uk and @thebrokenspine.co.uk

Poem:

Erasure

Here is where time unfolded wings
and flew from

the straight path I had imagined

the stars have shifted, I cannot
navigate this whirligig expanse,

the parallel universe
where you wrote her letters
and she slept in my place.

Now I burn every word,
all the traces, hints, glimpses–

love and us,
erased.

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Paul Brookes @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

7 places left in The Starbeck Orion Workplace Verse Special Edition. Work that is NOT about workplace will be offered a place in the Not Advent edition, posting from 25th December. bsky.app/profile/thew...

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Jane's Studio @janes-studio.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#newbook #giveaway Bruises Like Diamonds 'arrives the way memory does... The pieces find each other slowly... a book about dignity when certainty has gone: how arbitrary suffering is, how strangely compassion turns up, how much weight one small kindness can carry.' www.amazon.co.uk/Bruises-like...

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Bruises like Diamonds

Buy Bruises like Diamonds by Hunter, Smolke, Armstrong, John (ISBN: 9798194975754) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Jane's Studio @janes-studio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Please like and repost for a chance to win a copy of Bruises Like Diamonds by Smolke Hunter 💫

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Samantha Terrell @samanthaterrell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Nice seeing Survival Instincts in Amazon's Top 250 of Political & Protest Poetry, this evening. You can purchase it worldwide from major book retailers (Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, and others): mybook.to/survival-ins... #poetry #poetrylovers #booklovers #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity

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Samantha Terrell @samanthaterrell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Great to see Survival Instincts (The Poetry Lighthouse) in readers' hands! Grab yours here: mybook.to/survival-ins... #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #booklovers #readinglovers #writingcommunity

Samantha Terrell @samanthaterrell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Oh, thanks so much, Jane. I hope you enjoy Survival Instincts! 🫶

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Samantha Terrell @samanthaterrell.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

My new collection, 'Survival Instincts' (The Poetry Lighthouse), is available worldwide from various popular retailers, including Amazon, Waterstones, and Barnes & Noble (releases tomorrow): www.barnesandnoble.com/w/survival-i... I'd be honored if you'd give it a read. #poetry #poetrylovers

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Survival Instincts

Barnes & Noble’s online bookstore for books, NOOK ebooks & magazines. Shop music, movies, toys & games, too. Receive free shipping with your Barnes & Noble Membership.

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SHINE Poetry @shinepoetry.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Congratulations to SHINE contributor Michael Whitehead on his collection 'Belmont Blues' (available from books.by), and thank you, Michael, for Acknowledging SHINE! #shinepoetry #poetrylovers #booklovers #bookmail

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SHINE Poetry @shinepoetry.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

SPOTLIGHT ON...Oz Hardwick: samanthaterrell.weebly.com/shine-poetry... #poetry #shinepoetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #internationalpoetrycommunity

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Samantha Terrell @samanthaterrell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Friends, if you missed my Zoom launch with The Poetry Lighthouse on Friday, you can watch it here: youtu.be/j0-37NB2Pw4 ! Heartfelt thanks to TPL for the event. 'Survival Instincts' is available worldwide: www.thepoetrylighthouse.com/books-tpl-1/... #poetry #poetrylovers #booklovers #booklaunch

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 22/09/2026

As Yom Kippur came to a close this evening, I was privileged to join my friend, Ruth Messinger, at a break fast in her home. It was an honor to celebrate this moment of renewal with many of our Jewish neighbors. May it be a year of justice, joy and peace.

Mayor Mamdani, Ruth Messinger, and two children hold challah bread.

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Samantha Terrell @samanthaterrell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Stone Circle Review @stonecirclereview.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

POEM 371: "The Balloon Bouquet" by Robert McDonald "The crows don’t know anyone beneath these eroded headstones, but they love the sky; alive, alive they shout to anyone who listens" stonecirclereview.com/the-balloon/ #Poem #Poetry #NewPoem #PoetryCommunity

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Samantha Terrell @samanthaterrell.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Oh my goodness, friends, I'm so grateful for your support of my new book, 'Survival Instincts.' Thanks for helping me spread the word, and thank you to The Poetry Lighthouse for an amazing book launch! ❤️🙏🏻❤️📚 Available worldwide: www.thepoetrylighthouse.com/books-tpl-1/... #poetry #poetrycommunity

Thank you written in black script & with a small heart

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Samantha Terrell @samanthaterrell.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Friends, have you heard? 'Survival Instincts' is now available worldwide (with thanks to The Poetry Lighthouse): www.thepoetrylighthouse.com/books-tpl-1/.... Hope you'll give it a read! #poetry #poetrylovers #booklovers #booklaunch #poetrycommunity #internationalcommunity

'Survival Instincts' cover art (green and orange sunset)

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Jane @janecornwell.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

To me, a nice heartwarming short about kindness and found family. My friend was enraged as he disagrees with arranged marriage. Gabriel Constans film works on lots of levels, check it out! 🙏

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Kyla Houbolt @luaz.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Coming your way early October!

Book cover image for Little Survivors Everywhere. Image is a cardboard box with an ant plushie, some leaves, and a caterpillar crawling up the side.

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Samantha Terrell @samanthaterrell.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

'Survival Instincts' is available worldwide from major book retailers. Enjoy my poem "Swansong" here: youtube.com/shorts/BkR5s... (provided by The Poetry Lighthouse). Many thanks to Erwin & Harsheni at TPL for their incredible support of my work. 🙏 #poetry #booklaunch #poetrylovers #booklovers

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Samantha Terrell @samanthaterrell.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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Carmella de Keyser @carmellapoetry.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I read and listened at Poems Not Bombs, Soho, yesterday. A lovely egalitarian atmosphere. Recommended. I read Illegal, a reflection on liberty, from my forthcoming collection with The Seventh Quarry, releasing in May 2027. #illegal #liberty #poem 🎧👇🏻▶️ youtube.com/shorts/vMLLH...

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Samantha Terrell @samanthaterrell.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

😁 They always seem to love an empty box that's just not quite the right size!

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Samantha Terrell @samanthaterrell.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

...blast off!! 'Survival Instincts' officially launches today, Friday, Sept. 18th! 🚀 😊 If you're interested in joining the zoom launch party with The Poetry Lighthouse, the details are here: www.thepoetrylighthouse.com/events-and-p... #poetry #poetrylovers #booklaunch #booklovers #poetrycommunity

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Paul Brookes @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Martin Hayes Festschrift. 25 days Celebrating the poetry of the Workplace. Day Twenty-Four : Ronnie & Mental Health the880.substack.com/p/martin-hay...

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Martin Hayes Festschrift. 25 days Celebrating the poetry of the Workplace. Day Twenty-Four : Ronnie & Mental Health

A Feast

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Peter Devonald @pdevonald.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Honoured to beshortlisted for the Rough Diamond Prize and printed in this this excellent anthology Particularly delighted to be alongside talented poet friends Sarah Raybould Julie Weiss and Helen Laycock Huge thanks to the amazing Charlotte Cosgrove www.amazon.co.uk/Rough-Diamon...

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The Rough Diamond Poetry Prize 2026: An Anthology of Winning and Commended Poems

Buy The Rough Diamond Poetry Prize 2026: An Anthology of Winning and Commended Poems by Cosgrove, Miss Charlotte (ISBN: 9798170944415) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Samantha Terrell @samanthaterrell.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It's the final countdown to my new collection, Survival Instincts, which launches tomorrow! You can hear a trailer of my poem, "Making Tangible Intangible, Again" right here (video generously provided by The Poetry Lighthouse): youtube.com/shorts/ZqoPT... #poetry #poetrylovers #booklaunch

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SHINE Poetry @shinepoetry.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

SHINE EIC Samantha Terrell announces the forthcoming launch of her 13th collection, Survival Instincts (The Poetry Lighthouse) -- tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 18. Launch details here: www.thepoetrylighthouse.com/events-and-p... #poetry #booklaunch #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #internationalcommunity

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Paul Brookes @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Two more days to go in The Starbeck Orion's exploration of the workplace poetry of Martin Hayes. I hope folk have enjoyed this delve into his work, and are encouraged and inspired by it.

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Samantha Terrell @samanthaterrell.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

3 days to go...Survival Instincts launches THIS Friday, Sept. 18th! Join us, won't you? www.thepoetrylighthouse.com/events-and-p... #poetry #booklaunch #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #internationalcommunity

Survival Instincts book cover and promo -- campfire debris behind torn paper

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Samantha Terrell @samanthaterrell.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Oh thank you so much, Peter. 🙏 Your support means a lot!

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Samantha Terrell @samanthaterrell.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A brand new thank you & a belated one are going out today! I'm super honored to have "Carpe Diem" nominated by @pdevonald.bsky.social for The Candyman's Trumpet project AND to have "Every Three Hours in America" nominated by @rachelturney.bsky.social for Genrepunk! 🙏💕🙏 #poetry #poetrycommunity

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Thank you words on white background with pink stars

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Paul Brookes @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In delerium that my poem "Low Kick" is to be featured on Open Arts Forum Front Page on October 18th. Here's a preview; openartsforum.com/low-kick/

Low Kick

By

Paul Brookes

October 18, 2026

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One barred heater of the sun, with a low kick blinds.

Puffer jacket clouds knit pulled thread of the sky.

Mobility scooter storms overfill mind's topped up rivers, discharge a sewerage of swear words to float amongst despair's furniture.

Cliche red says there's always a disaster at Christmas. Father's dressed in blood ring the wounds in with fake broken glass eyes.

Cease fire words mean nothing to the rising dead.

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Samantha Terrell @samanthaterrell.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Friends, I can't believe 'Survival Instincts' releases in 3 days! I hope you'll consider joining our little zoom soiree -- link here: www.thepoetrylighthouse.com/events-and-p... Many thanks to TPL for organizing! 🙏 #poetry #poetrylovers #indiewriters #indiepublishers #poetrycommunity

Survival Instincts cover art, promo on green and black background

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