It seems incredible that a year ago today my debut collection, Minx, was launched upon an unsuspecting world. April 8th is International Romani Day, an auspicious start for a collection celebrating the cultural history and diversity of the Roma. The venue was the London Review Bookshop where I first saw my pamphlet, Didicoy, in aContinue reading “Minx – Birthday Girl!”
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Digital Launch: Book and Pamphlet Competition winners
A virtual event to celebrate Karen Downs-Barton, Luke Samuel-Yates, Jon Miller and Zoë Walkington. Join us as we celebrate these excellent new books from the four winners of the 2022 International Book & Pamphlet Competition. Tune into our special digital launch event for readings and discussion with Karen Downs Barton, Luke Samuel Yates, Jon Miller andContinue reading “Digital Launch: Book and Pamphlet Competition winners”
Didicoy, a Poetry Book Society recommendation
I am beyond delighted to announce that the Poetry Book Society has chosen my book, Didicoy, in the summer recommended reading list. A massive ‘Thank you’ to the Poetry Book Society and my publishers Smith|Doorstop for their encouragement and belief in my work. Congratulations to my fellow recommendees, I’m honoured to be among you.
Karen Downs-Barton 