‘Virtual Voices’, 7.30-9pm, with Veronica Shepherd, Tom Allsopp, Kerry Hadley, John Woodall & Emma Purshouse who will be reading from her novel Dogged. This is a free event but contributions may be made via the Paypal button on the Offa's Press ‘shop’ page. Go here for a link to watch the online event... https://offaspress.co.uk/events/

Emma Purshouse will be appearing as part of this festival on Friday 30th April at 12.00 noon.  She will be in conversation with Steve Pottinger about her debut novel Dogged. A FREE festival for writers and readers, celebrating a love of books and writing without judgement. About this Event Dozens of workshops, talks, panels, open-mic […]

All the writing selves we have to be - a discussion on writing careers About this Event Join the Creative and Professional Writing team at Wolverhampton University along with Guest Author Emma Purshouse on a lively informative discussion on how to forge a writing career. This expert team of writers will talk about their own […]

Join Paul Francis and Fair Acre Press poets' Stella Wulf, John Mills, and Emma Purshouse as we celebrate the launch of RESCUE FROM THE DARK. Register for a place here... https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paul-francis-poetry-event-and-friends-tickets-148477934499?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail About this Event PAUL FRANCIS ~ has won three national poetry competitions, and been placed (second or third) in three others. He is active in […]

'Fatbergs and Friends!' is the launch of the new collection by Andrea Mbarushimana.  It will also showcase the work of other Midlands poets in 10 minute sets. Confirmed are Ruth Stacey, Katy Wareham Morris, Antony R Owen, Raef Boylan, Emilie Lauren Jones, Aysar Ghassan, and Emma Purshouse. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89865517570

Come along to monthly Zoom meetings and have a go at poetry prompts to create work on a green theme.  Write about your garden, allotment, or local park.  Express your thoughts on climate change and the environment.  Nurture your nature poetry.  Wax lyrical about waxwings.  Use the language of flowers. This session will be led […]

'WORD Stafford Season 3 Episode 8 - 'Place' Poetry Slam and Open Mic With slam poetry on the theme of 'Place', spoken word poetry, short stories and song in the open mic, and special guest Emma Purshouse. Please contact wordstafford@gmail.com to book a slam spot or a place in the open mic, or if you'd like the […]

Poets, Prattlers, and Pandemonialists present 'Yes, We Cant'.  This event will take place live on Zoom.  Our featured performers are Mel Perry as our 'Alf Ender, and we have Liv Torc as our headliner.  7.30pm. Pay as you Feel. Email poetsprattlerspandemonialists@gmail.com to get your Zoom link.

Poets, Prattlers, and Pandemonialists present there irregular event 'Home and Away' - the internationals. Featuring Michael Wilson, Cat Brogan,  Nathan Elout-Armstrong  as the Northern Ireland away team Dave Pitt, Steve Pottinger, and Emma Purshouse as The Black Country the home team. 5 minute feature slots from Sandra Robinson, Gracie Bee, and Priyanka Joshi. This will […]

Poets, Prattlers, and Pandemonialists present 'Yes, We Cant'.  This event will take place live on Zoom.  Our featured performers are Marion Cockin as our 'Alf Ender, and we have Mac McFadden as our headliner.  7.30pm. Pay as you Feel. Email poetsprattlerspandemonialists@gmail.com to get your Zoom link.