Lisa Kelly

Welcome back to our nonfiction series titled “Plots & Plants”, inspired by intimate connections with place and the natural world. Plots & Plants is a space for nonfiction from writers and environmentalists to talk about places special to them. This series will be an archive and record of places for us to reflect on as … Continue reading ‘Conkers, Signs and Memories’, Prose in issue 6 of Modron Magazine

Forward Prize jointly awards Best Collection for first time in award's history NewsOct 26, 2025by Lauren Brown Karen Solie and Vidyan Ravinthiran The Forward Prize for Best Collection has been jointly awarded for the first time in the prize’s history, with Vidyan Ravinthiran and Karen Solie receiving the award on Sunday 26th October at a ceremony … Continue reading Bookseller Article on the Ground-breaking ‘firsts’ in this year’s Forward Prizes for Poetry

Sun 26 Oct 2025, 7pm Discover the most vibrant and dynamic poetry published and performed in the UK this year at this shortlist reading and the announcement of the prize winners. 20 poets take the mic and perform their work, delivering the perfect mix-tape of poetry. This one-night event showcases the breadth and richness of … Continue reading Forward Prizes Ceremony 2025