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An empty hospital corridor. At the far end are some blurry people dressed in blue scrubs.

July 21, 2023

Friday Poem: Hospital Corners by Hannah Hodgson

This week’s Friday Poem is ‘Hospital Corners’ by Hannah Hodgson from her collection 163 Days which recently won the Wordsworth Prize for Literature and Poetry at Lakeland Book of the Year 2023.

Left: Paul Henry. Right: Image of the cover of As If To Sing

July 18, 2023

Paul Henry wins the English Language Poetry Category at Wales Book of the Year 2023

Congratulations to Paul Henry who won the English Language Poetry Category at Wales Book of the Year 2023 for his collection ‘As If To Sing’.

Both halves of a cracked egg shell with a yolk between them. The yolk is in the foreground of the image.

July 14, 2023

Friday Poem – ‘My body tells me that she’s filing for divorce’ by Kathryn Bevis

This week’s Friday Poem is ‘My body tells me that she’s filing for divorce’ by Kathryn Bevis from her debut pamphlet Flamingo. This poem is shortlisted for the Forward Prize ‘Best Single Poem 2023’. See the full shortlist on the Forward Prize website…

Clare Morgan is a white woman with shoulder length fair hair. She is smiling at the camera. This cover shows a painting of a woman with short red hair looking out towards the viewer. She is wearing a pink tank top with a heart patch place over the left of her chest. The text reads: Scar Tissue. Clare Morgan.

July 14, 2023

Clare Morgan longlisted for Edge Hill Short Story Prize

Author Clare Morgan has been longlisted for the Edge Hill Short Story Prize for her most recent collection, Scar Tissue. The prize recognises excellence in a published, single-authored short story collection. Billy Cowan, Edge Hill Short Story Prize…

Left Hannah Hodgson, a white woman with long brown hair and wearing glasses. Right the cover of her book 163 Days.

July 13, 2023

Hannah Hodgson wins Wordsworth Prize for Literature & Poetry at Lakeland Book of the Year Awards 2023

Congratulations to Hannah Hodgson who has won the Wordsworth Prize for Literature and Poetry for her collection 163 Days at Lakeland Book of the Year 2023. The Wordsworth Prize for Literature and Poetry is one of seven awards which make up the prizes…

Photo of a city skyline lit up against the dark night sky

July 7, 2023

Friday Poem – ‘Night Mode’ by Tamar Yoseloff

This week’s Friday Poem is ‘Night Mode’ by Tamar Yoseloff from her collection The Black Place.

Copies of Waterfalls of Stars, Ibrahim and Reenie and Gen being held in the air.

July 4, 2023

Could you be our new CEO?

The role of Seren CEO is still open and we are committed to finding the ideal candidate who aligns with Seren’s vision, culture and long-term goals. Applications for the role are open again and the closing date to apply is midday on Monday 31st July….

Left Tamar Yoseloff, a white woman with short dark hair. She is sitting in front of a bright blue background and is looking to the side. Right the cover of her book The Black Place

July 4, 2023

Tamar Yoseloff Awarded Cholmondeley Award

Tamar Yoseloff is one of six poets awarded a prestigious Cholmondeley Award by the Society of Authors. The Cholmondeley Awards recognise the achievement and distinction of individual poets.

Shelves stacked with Seren books

June 30, 2023

An Update from Seren – Interim Management

As you may be aware, Seren Publisher Mick Felton retired on Friday 30th June. As we are still looking to fill the position of Seren CEO, we’re writing to let you know what is going to happen during the next 4-6 months.

Left: Kathryn Bevis, a white woman with close shaved hair. She is turned away and is looking towards the camera over her shoulder. Right: The cover of her book Flamingo

June 30, 2023

Kathryn Bevis shortlisted for the Forward Prize for Best Single Poem

Seren poet Kathryn Bevis has been shortlisted for the Forward Prize for Best Single Poem 2023 for her poem ‘My Body Tells Me She’s Filling for Divorce’.

Close up photo of sparkling gold sequinned fabric

June 30, 2023

Friday Poem – ‘Unfitting’ by Rachael Clyne

As Pride Month draws to a close, this week’s Friday Poem is ‘Unfitting’ by Rachael Clyne from her collection ‘You’ll Never Be Anyone Else’.

Faint outline of footprints in cement.

June 23, 2023

Friday Poem – ‘Queer Times’ by SL Grange

To celebrate Pride Month, this week’s Friday Poem is ‘Queer Times’ by SL Grange from their Poetry Wales award-winning pamphlet ‘bodies and other haunted houses’.

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