In this episode frenetic poet Sam J Grudgings talks with Helen about finding poetry through fairy tales, horror, punk and addiction... Listen in to a lively discussion on performing tales and truth. 

"Sam J Grudgings is a  queer poet from Bristol, England. His debut collection “The Bible II” is due out with Verve Poetry Press in November 2021. Until then he can be booked for boardroom meetings, pyramid scheme recruitment drives, satanic rituals and children's birthday parties." In the meantime his work can be found in Riggwelter Press, Nine Arches and Cipher Press.  

Sam runs workshops on performance as well as campaigning for the recognition of lived experience in professional & academic circles. He endeavours to bring poetry to everyone, by collaboration efforts with musicians, dancers, artists & initiatives in local communities.

@storygiverpoet for twitter  

@samjgrudgings for instagram

Interviewer and editing Helen Sheppard | Write Out Loud