Poetic Edge Publishers

10/10/2026

Welcome to the full recording of our special online Poetic Edge BOOK LAUNCH, celebrating the release of Flying a Curve, by our wonderful poet, CHRIS DICKINSON. You can watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/x7g6iLR1rb8

Buy the book here: https://amzn.eu/d/07YojNlH

It's time for another lush book launch folks. To celebrate the release of FLYING A CURVE by our wonderful, lyrical and poignant poet, CHRIS DICKINSON, we are bringing you an online evening of eclectically themed poetry. A celebration of their observational musically poetic voice, full of tenderness and humour, love and loss, you are in for a treat, with a buffet of equally emotion-hitting special guests!

Hosted by the hugely talented and well-renowned poet, CHLOË JACQUET, you are in for a spectacular night. Our main poet, Chris Dickinson, will be reading from their collection, Flying a Curve. And, alongside them, we will be joined by the inimitable CATHY CARSON and LYDIA HARRIS, with an OPEN MIC for those that wished to share their own poetry on the night.

“Chris Dickinson's debut collection, Flying a Curve, is a unique scrapbook of a poet's life; one that will echo in your soul long after you finish reading. A poignant story of life, love and loss, embracing the importance of reflection and remembrance. This is a tender, emotive collection within which we will all find resonance. From family, relationships, nature, to the humour and glorious mundanity of daily life that juxtaposes the reality of war and mortality, it is a love song of happiness, sorrow and humanity.”

www.poeticedgepublishers.com

Welcome to the full recording of our special online Poetic Edge BOO...

25/09/2026

Tomorrow night folks! Have you got your ticket to the event of the month?

ONLINE BOOK LAUNCH: Flying a Curve, Chris Dickinson; Sat 26th Sept @ 7pm BST/UTC+1:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998936076615?aff=oddtdtcreator

FREE and ONLINE, a night of incredible poets, our main star Chris Dickinson will be joined by the phenomenal talents Cathy Carson and Lydia Harris, with hosting by the equally wonderful and talented poet Chloë Jacquet.

As if that's not enough, we are also squeezing in time for a bit of a good ol' open mic session! To get on the reading list (or reserve list, judging by the requests I've had!) please email [email protected]. Reading slots will be a strict 3 mins to ensure we are not still hosting the event come 4am!

Can't wait to see you all there and to celebrate our poetic friend Chris Dickinson

To grab a copy of her collection, you can order signed direct (ask on the night!) or unsigned here: https://amzn.eu/d/0ienQ2YC

Welcome to our special online Poetic Edge BOOK LAUNCH, celebrating the release of Flying a Curve, by our wonderful poet, CHRIS DICKINSON

06/09/2026

OUT NOW!!

CHRIS DICKINSON ~ FLYING A CURVE

Order here: https://amzn.eu/d/0ienQ2YC

Or message Christine Dickinson direct if you would like a signed copy (p&p will apply).

“Chris Dickinson's debut collection, Flying a Curve, is a unique scrapbook of a poet's life; one that will echo in your soul long after you finish reading. A poignant story of life, love and loss, embracing the importance of reflection and remembrance. This is a tender, emotive collection within which we will all find resonance. From family, relationships, nature, to the humour and glorious mundanity of daily life that juxtaposes the reality of war and mortality, it is a love song of happiness, sorrow and humanity.”

02/09/2026

Only 5 days until this gorgeous poetry collection is available folks.

If you can't wait, you can of course pre-order here:
https://amzn.eu/d/00PP0HjQ

You can also do so by reaching out to Christine Dickinson herself, she will arrange for a signed copy to be sent within the next couple of weeks.

“Chris Dickinson's debut collection, Flying a Curve, is a unique scrapbook of a poet's life; one that will echo in your soul long after you finish reading. A poignant story of life, love and loss, embracing the importance of reflection and remembrance. This is a tender, emotive collection within which we will all find resonance. From family, relationships, nature, to the humour and glorious mundanity of daily life that juxtaposes the reality of war and mortality, it is a love song of happiness, sorrow and humanity.”

www.poeticedgepublishers.com

26/08/2026

**EXCITING NEWS**

Our next poetry collection, FLYING A CURVE by CHRIS DICKINSON is available for pre-order! You can lock in your copy here: https://amzn.eu/d/00PP0HjQ

AVAILABLE 7TH SEPT!!

To celebrate this stunning release, we will be having an online launch of course!

SAT 26TH SEPT @ 7pm BST/UTC+1

Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998936076615?aff=oddtdtcreator

We are delighted and honoured to announce that the night will be hosted by the huge talent that is Chloë Jacquet. Featuring alongside Chris Dickinson, we will also be shining a spotlight on the fantastic Cathy Carson and Lydia Harris, as well as having an open mic section!

Due to time restraints, there are limited spaces on the open mic, so please reach out asap if you'd like one of THREE MIN slots. Please email [email protected] quickly!

“Chris Dickinson's debut collection, Flying a Curve, is a unique scrapbook of a poet's life; one that will echo in your soul long after you finish reading. A poignant story of life, love and loss, embracing the importance of reflection and remembrance. This is a tender, emotive collection within which we will all find resonance. From family, relationships, nature, to the humour and glorious mundanity of daily life that juxtaposes the reality of war and mortality, it is a love song of happiness, sorrow and humanity.”

www.poeticedgepublishers.com

This event is free/pay-what-you-feel (on the night) as we encourage you to buy the poets' books!

Poet bios:

Chris Dickinson:
Chris Dickinson lives in Lincolnshire where she taught English and raised a family. She reads regularly at Spalding’s Red W**e Writers’ Group, her local folk club and on the open mic. She was first published in Spokes literary magazine in 1993 and most recently in The North and has contributed to several anthologies. Her first major collection ‘Flying a Curve’ is to be published by Poetic Edge in Autumn 2026.

Cathy Carson:
Cathy Carson is an acclaimed writer and performer from Co Down known for her emotive monologues which combine poetry and storytelling. She is published in anthologies and her Saboteur award winning one woman show “Becoming Marvellous” is published by Flight of the Dragonfly Press.

Lydia Harris:
Lydia Harris has made her home in the Orkney island of Westray. Her first full collection ‘Objects for Private Devotion’, Pindrop 2022, was long listed for the Highland Book Prize. Her second ‘Henrietta’s Library of the Whole Wide World’ Blue Diode 2024, was named by Philip Gross as his book of the year for Poetry News. She hosts Westray Writers and Y(oung)Writers in her home and the Westray Poetry Library is in her porch.

Chloë Jacquet:
Chloë Jacquet is a multicultural, multifaceted, multi-slam winning spoken word artist.
With a preference for straight talking and a penchant for rhymes and opinions, Chloë’s poetry is both entertaining and meaningful. Her work deals with a wide variety of subjects, ranging from workplace discrimination and mental health, to the pressures placed on modern men, via her experience of cancer. Chloë thinks name dropping is really uncool. As well as her own headline slots at poetry nights and festivals across the UK, she has supported artists such as Elvis McGonagall, Joelle Taylor and Hollie McNish.

26/06/2026

Exciting news!!

Our latest collection is OUT NOW!

Neuroanthemic, by Phoenix Casey Ruddock. Buy here: https://amzn.eu/d/08PZ1sAz

If you would like a signed copy, please let us or Phoenix know.

"Neuroanthemic, Ruddock’s second poetry collection, is a reflection on their disabled and q***r identity that pushes back against society’s ableism and LGBTQIA+ hatred. Will they fight, fly, freeze or fawn? This is a poetic journey of survival, evolution and self-acceptance. The road to self-awareness and self-love is never easy, and they do not shy away from facing it. At times raw and traumatic, they work their way through it all. Self-analysis and understanding the science of the psyche is key for this powerhouse of a poet, as they take you along a path of exploring their own unique, neurodivergent mind, disabled body and q***r soul."

We had such amazing fun working with Phoenix on their collection and are incredibly proud of them. The creative development was a fantastic journey, proving that growth and learning can absolutely be fun and worth the work.

Don't forget we are also having an ONLINE BOOK LAUNCH on the 14th July at 7pm BST/UTC+1. You can get your FREE ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992299179477?aff=oddtdtcreator