Feeling incredibly honoured to be included in The LTB is Dead book, curated by the brilliant Bill Savage.
The book captures the heart and history of the LTB, celebrating the legacy of Alan Denyer and every member and volunteer who kept its doors open for artists, dreamers, and change-makers in Coventry.
This space meant so much to so many—and to me, it was everything. From nervously performing my first poems as a uni student to hosting and producing my very first event, the LTB shaped my journey as a creative in ways I’ll never forget.
To be featured alongside so many incredible artists who’ve passed through those iconic doors is beyond surreal. Truly grateful to be part of this history. 🖤
The book launch was beautiful—so many familiar faces, stories, and memories that reminded me how powerful creative spaces really are.🖤
Spirited Away was my first ever published poem, featured in the Spirit of Fire and Dust anthology — a collection celebrating the rich community of poets connected to the legendary Fire & Dust open mic nights in Coventry.
This poem carries deep personal meaning for me. It represents not just a creative milestone, but a moment of belonging. When I moved to the UK from Spain to begin university, Fire & Dust was the first community I found — and the first place where I ever shared my writing out loud. Being included in this anthology felt like coming full circle. It was a moment of being seen and held by the very community that nurtured the start of my journey as a poet.
Spirited Away reflects themes of memory, migration, and transformation — and it will always be a piece that reminds me where it all began.
