Santa Baby by Meg Sefton

· Santa Baby · by Meg Sefton   There is a man I see from the dating site I call Santa. He calls me Cupcake even though I asked him from the beginning to call me by my given name. He did once, in a text, but ever since, it’s been “Doll” or “Cupcake.” I…

‘Deny’ by Susan Tepper

· Deny · by Susan Tepper   Love is the shadow of time. I say this without rancor. Or bitterness. Almost to myself. A muttering. Inward song. You study your food as if in preparation for battle. It’s only bread and tea. Do you sense its encroaching presence. I watch you slather honey on the…

UYW Live no 3

Last night saw the return of Use Your Words Live and I couldn't be happier with how it went. I just wanted to write this small piece to thank everyone who came out and those that took part. It was lovely meeting you all and hearing your words. If you missed this one fear not,…

releasing issue one

Apologies for the delay in posting anything here or elsewhere about issue one, I've been getting it ready in the background and also trying to organise another event the past few weeks. The good news is that Issue one is almost completely ready, I'm hoping to release it by the end of the month. I'll…