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I’m one of a number of South Australian poets who have written poems inspired by the renowned stained glass in St. Bart’s, one of Adelaide’s oldest churches.

We will be reading the poems at Light and Glorie: an evening of stained glass and poetry on Saturday 10 November (10:11:12).

Light and Glorie, a book featuring a selection of the poems and colour images of the windows, will be available for purchase on the night.

All proceeds from the event will go towards the work of the Magdalene Centre. Drinks and nibbles provided.

Come along and listen to some poetry for the soul!

I’m thrilled to see my poem ‘Duality’ published in Cordite Poetry Review Issue 40.0: Interlocutor.

And I’m in the company of talented South Australian poets Rachael Mead, Heather Taylor Johnson and David Ades.

Hop on over there now for some fine poem-y goodness.

I was thrilled to be invited to read at the Lee Marvin readings last Tuesday (18 September).

Other readers on the evening included Nicholas Jose, Doug Mason and Canberra-based poet Geoff Page.

Here are some images from the evening, including me in action. All of these were taken by Martin Christmas (himself a writer, theatre director and showman). Thank you Martin!

Me (left) with wonderful poets Rachael Mead and Alison Flett.

Me with Doug Mason (who read some of his lovely Haikus).

Last Friday (14 September) I had a guest spot on ‘Chill the Friday Out’, a fabulous late-night community radio program at PBA FM. It was a last-minute invite so I didn’t have time to post the link here!

The program is hosted by producer and all-round musical talent Stefan Todor.

I read five of my poems and of course I had great fun!

There is a tiny chance that I may post the video to YouTube (Robert recorded me). I’ll let you know if/when I post it!

Last year (19 and 21 November) I read a few poems on Cath Kenneally’s Writers’ Radio program (digital radio, online and 101.5FM).

I’ve just noticed that the podcast is now available to download from the website.

Here’s a direct link to the podcast.

I start around the 20-minute mark.

I am surprised, pleased and very grateful: my poem ‘I will not mourn you’ is Friendly Street Poets poem of the month for April.

You can read it here.