@feistybluegecko
π¦Scot π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ, formerly Global Dev professional, now gently unfurling, realising dreams of being a writer, poet and enjoying photographing tiny wonders. Breast Cancer survivor.
Exciting news! 4 Tyne & Eskers have pieces in this upcoming collection from Arkbound.
This collection of βessays, stories, and poems explores the deep, enduring relationship between the Scottish landscape and its people.β
tyneandeskwriters.org.uk/four-members...
Delighted to have a poem in this forthcoming collection, reflecting Rockall π
#amwriting #anthology #ScottishWriting #ScottishLandscape #poetry #landscapepoetry #Scotland
Not sure why my wee elephant is giving me the side eye π
#january #ScottishWinter
Thank you so much, Louise ππΌπ A very Happy New Year to you - it was lovely to see you in the Well Versed session
So many reasons to be thankful.
Delighted that my poem "Excavated" has been given a home in the Salon Showcase on @mslexia.bsky.social's blog
mslexia.co.uk/magazine/blo...
Itβs starting to get dark and Iβm just wondering what to have for dinner. Then I realise itβs just after 3 pm π°οΈπ€£π€£π€£
#scotland #winter #shortdays #scottishwinters
Aw thank you for your kind words, and here's to being hopeless sandlarks for ever. Sure that's what pockets are for?
As we step into a new year, I have again been considering 3 words to accompany, guide and inspire me in the coming months. This is far more meaningful for me than resolutions.
Here is my 2026 3 word mantra - feistybluegeckofightsback.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/s...
#threewordmantra #noresolutions
A gorgeous collection of poetic Christmas Wishes from the wonderful @hedgehogpress.co.uk, and FREE to download!
Counting Down to ChristmasΒ β¦
Well, we are counting down to Christmas here in Hogland, and I am chuffed to say that Christmas Day will see the release of our new FREE eBook "A Christmas Wish" for your comfort and joy. Until then, we thought you may enjoy last year's Christmas Annual ... so please,β¦
Loved this! I really enjoy your short fiction π
Any plans to come to Scotland? Weβd love to see you up here ππ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
I'm so proud to be part of the wonderful Poetry Advent Calendar so thoughtfully curated by @annierutherford.bsky.social - and there is still time to sign up to receive a poem every day until 24 December π
Still time to sign up for this delight - a poem for your email inbox every morning of advent, and it supports Medicines Sans Frontieres.
Itβs that time of year when I reflect on the past yearβs words and think ahead to the coming year and which three words will guide and inspire me β¦
#threewordmantra
#threewordsfor2026
The Good Old Days Β Pity the poor children of today, with their calendars stuffed with chocolates, Β never to know the thrill of opening a small cardboard door and discovering behind it Β a picture of a bell. Brian Bilston
This poem is dedicated to anyone making a start on their advent calendar today.
This is a wonderful space for small and powerful poetry and fiction - submissions closing so be quick!
What a glorious sky full of geese πͺΏπ
Looks gorgeous!
Todayβs highlight: βI wish I had knownβ¦β by @feistybluegecko.bsky.social, featured in our September issue. A gentle, evocative poem that lingers.
Read it here: www.thehooletsnook.com/current-issu...
#shortpoetry #micropoetry #poetrycommunity #poetsofbsky #poetryisnotdead #poetrythatlingers π¦π«ππ΄
Thanks for bringing a highlight to my day ππ¦ππΌπ΄
Gorgeous light, looks like rainbow weather too π
Iβm delighted to be in the wee hoolet community π π¦
That's wonderful, congratulations!
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What a wonderful afternoon, cosy and sharing #poetry and #words on and in #friendship at Dunbar Library as part of #BookWeekScotland
A poster advertising Book Week Scotland with the slogan 'friendship woven through words'. The dates are 17β23 November.
Book Week Scotland is friendship woven through words. β€π
Whatever you are doing to celebrate, from going along to one of hundreds of events to reading a brilliant book at home, we wish you a happy Book Week Scotland! ππ₯³
Quick reminder: Authors may submit once per calendar month during open rounds. However, if your October #submission was accepted, we ask that you please wait until the next reading period before submitting again. Deadline: November 30
www.thehooletsnook.com/submissions....
βοΈπ« π© #microfiction #poetry
Oh itβs a fine morning for a writing workshop with @tyneeskwriters.bsky.social on writing in Scots