Victoria Spires (@victoriaspires.bsky.social)

@afterpoetry.com Oct 10, 2026, 11:00 AMReposted by @victoriaspires.bsky.social

Ten days in to @afterpoetry.com's 2026 submissions month, and @markantonyowen.com and @victoriaspires.bsky.social have read more than 45 'after' and #ekphrastic poems. There are still 21 days left for YOUR poem to be in with a chance of featuring in 2027.

afterpoetry.com/submit

Promotional poster for the online poetry journal After... announcing that poets have 21 days left to submit their 'after' or ekphrastic poems.

@paulwritespoems.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 10:57 AMReposted by @victoriaspires.bsky.social

Last year throughout November and December, The Book Bag Christmas List was viewed by a few thousand people. This year The Book Bag Christmas Gift Guide is looking to replicate and improve on last year. Submitting is easier this year. Take 5 and boost a press or poet today.

@victoriaspires.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 8:23 PM

Brilliant evening. Well done S @internetofwords.com and @ninaparmenter.bsky.social your readings were incredible. And thank you @paulwritespoems.bsky.social for being such an astute, supportive host 🙌🏼

@victoriaspires.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 3:16 PM

Tonight! Come along to celebrate @internetofwords.com , with support from me and @ninaparmenter.bsky.social and hosted by @paulwritespoems.bsky.social

@afterpoetry.com Oct 7, 2026, 3:45 PMReposted by @victoriaspires.bsky.social

What makes a good 'after' or #ekphrastic poem? As week one of submissions to @afterpoetry.com draws to a close – and with almost 40 poems received – @victoriaspires.bsky.social tells us what she's looking for as she helps @markantonyowen.com decide ...

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@victoriaspires.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 11:38 AM

This Friday! Need to get working on my set 😁 Looking forward to it 🥳

@victoriaspires.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 4:16 PM

Thank you! 🤗

@afterpoetry.com Oct 2, 2026, 8:30 PMReposted by @victoriaspires.bsky.social

Throughout October, @markantonyowen.com will be assisted and supported by @victoriaspires.bsky.social as they pick their favourite 'after' and #ekphrastic poems from those sent in.

Don't miss your chance to appear in @afterpoetry.co.uk in 2027. Polish that poem and go to afterpoetry.com/submit.

Promotional poster for the open submissions window for online poetry journal After...

@victoriaspires.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 6:18 AM

Thank you Scott! Hope all is well with you 🤗

@victoriaspires.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 2:52 PM

Thanks Helen! ☺️

@victoriaspires.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 2:52 PM

Thanks Paul! ☺️

@victoriaspires.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 6:01 AM

Lovely and surprising news from @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social , thank you! And congratulations to @jakkybankong-obi.bsky.social @rhonagreene.bsky.social @helenlaycock.bsky.social @rotherwrites.bsky.social and Kate ☺️

@victoriaspires.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 6:00 AM

Ready ... Set...Go!

@victoriaspires.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 8:05 AM

A whole month of Afters ... can't wait! 😍

@victoriaspires.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 6:08 AM

🥳 This Thursday! Tomorrow! At The Muse in Notting Hill: maps.app.goo.gl/t7hXd3ZxzDx5...

@davebonta.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 11:10 PMReposted by @victoriaspires.bsky.social

Ghost pixels, locoweed & more with @jntod.bsky.social @johnglenday.bsky.social @victoriaspires.bsky.social @johnsiddique.bsky.social @emmalee1.bsky.social @samrasnake.bsky.social @sallythomasnc.bsky.social @coastalpoet.bsky.social @susanrich-poet18.bsky.social 2/3 www.vianegativa.us/2026/09/poet...

@victoriaspires.bsky.social Sep 27, 2026, 5:01 PM

Thanks for giving this a boost! 🫶🏼

@victoriaspires.bsky.social Sep 25, 2026, 6:24 PM

🌲My review of @internetofwords.com 's new pamphlet 'Forest Management', is now up on Substack, coupled with an illuminating interview ✨

victoriaspires.substack.com

@victoriaspires.bsky.social Sep 25, 2026, 5:02 AM

Thanks for the reposts @rodmannix.bsky.social ☺️

@victoriaspires.bsky.social Sep 24, 2026, 7:35 PM

Reading next week at the launch of the new issue of Slow Burn Poetry. Alongside, amongst others, the excellent @tomnutting.bsky.social , which is very exciting. Come and see us!

🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/slow-burn-...?