Tag Archives: poetry

Women of Words: 2016-2018

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Debbie Robson

The Women of Words Project was created in 2016 as a response to the alarming death toll of women and children by the hands of their loved ones. The initial project sought submissions from women to share their voices and … Continue reading →

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Book Launch – Anna Forsyth Beatific Toast – Wednesday 6th Jun

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Debbie Robson

Girls on Key presents the book launch of Anna Forsyth’s poetry collection, Beatific Toast. Please note, this is not a licensed venue. Cold drinks and light refreshments provided. Note, this is now a free event. Books available at the special … Continue reading →

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Women of Words Event 3

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Debbie Robson

Another chance to hear some great poetry and help the Hunter Women’s Centre! The third event is again at Vinyl Cafe, our wonderful supporters, this Saturday 19th 4-6pm. Gracing the stage with pure feminine energy are the voices of Judy Johnson, … Continue reading →

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Submissions still open for Eat, Stray’d, Love – Women of Words

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Debbie Robson

Callout for submissions!!!….This ones for the ladies. Papatuanuku Press is calling for submissions from female poets for its latest project: Eat, Stray’d, Love – Women of Words. Women of Words will be a chapbook exploring the subject of ‘Domestic/Family Violence’. … Continue reading →

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An afternoon of poetry at the Press Book House

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Debbie Robson

Starving in a Garret and Papatuanuku Press is hosting an afternoon of poetry at the Press Book House Hunter Street, Newcastle on Saturday 15th August, 3.30 for 4pm start till 6pm. This is an open reading with each poet having … Continue reading →

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Call for submissions

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Debbie Robson

Tonight at Poetry at the Pub I met up with my friend Janette Hoppe. Before reading her poems, Janette spoke about her battle with depression and that she is working on putting together a collection of poetry about depression. She … Continue reading →

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Poetry at the Pub February 2014

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Debbie Robson

Tonight at the Wicko Park Hotel in Wickham, Newcastle guest poet Meg Dunn performed in a blaze of orange light and movement. It was wonderful to see a performance poet as experienced as Meg thrilling us with her art. According … Continue reading →

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A quiet place to write

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Debbie Robson

A quiet place to write. I’m an expert at finding them. Since around 2008 I haven’t been able to do any serious writing at home. (Except the other night at midnight!) Just too many distractions – housework, the internet, dogs … Continue reading →

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Churchkey Espresso

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Debbie Robson

Only a few weeks ago I met Catherine a like minded soul who has opened a new cafe at 488 Hunter Street, Newcastle – knowledge, beans and machines. The perfect place to have a session of Starving in a Garret. … Continue reading →

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