Spoken Label

New from Spoken Label, and the first one in our close to 10 year history,

of a extended Podcast split into 2 parts, part 1 featured today, Part 2 to follow in a few days features making his debut Peter Roe.

Peter Roe is a prize winning performance poet, artistic, autistic, computer geek and technology nerd. A former Bard of Dorchester, now Grand Bard (Sept 2024) and host of Jawbone @ The Poet Laureate, Jawbone Online and Bridport spoken word night Apothecary. Founder, Managing Director, Editor and Publisher for The Jawbone Collective.

More about Peter and Jawbone can be found here - https://www.jawbonecollective.org.uk/

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Latest up from Spoken Label (Spoken Word / Poetry) features making their debut is Evrah Rose.Evrah Rose is a dynamic force in contemporary poetry and spoken word, known for her fearless approach to storytelling and her dedication to social justice. As a two-time published author, record label founder, and recipient of the F. Jones Award, Evrah has made a significant impact both locally and nationally. Her work fuses rhythmic storytelling, hip-hop, and raw, conscious poetry, drawing inspiration from luminaries such as Tupac Shakur, Stacey-Ann Chin, and Kae Tempest.With several million streams on her spoken word films, Evrah has become a prominent voice in tackling serious societal issues. Her reach extends across major platforms such as the BBC, The Times, ITV, and BBC Sport, where she has featured on radio and TV, including presenting on BBC Radio 5 Live. Extending her impact, Evrah was a BBC Bitesize panel member during the BBC’s centenary UK tour in 2022, inspiring young minds to explore careers in storytelling.Her creative endeavors are extensive, with residencies at Wrexham AFC and Tŷ Pawb, and commissions for organizations such as Shelter Cymru, Chwarae Teg, and The Bevan Foundation. A captivating performer, Evrah has headlined events across the UK, from Apples and Snakes and Speak Your Mind, to the Homeless World Cup, and Wrexham AFC's Cae Ras stadium. Her poetry film, Will You Be Coming Back?, raises awareness about domestic violence in same-sex relationships, while her contribution to Welsh Women’s Aid’s “Live Fear Free” campaign underscores her commitment to combating gender-based violence.In September 2024, Evrah wrote and performed the opening piece for New Sinfonia’s opera, 'Gresford: Up from Underground', a moving tribute to the 90th anniversary of the Gresford mining disaster. Her performance, accompanied by the New Sinfonia orchestra, took place before a live audience at the historic Wrexham Parish Church, blending powerful spoken word with orchestral arrangements to honor the memory of those affected by one of Wales’ most tragic mining events.Evrah’s powerful film, 'Invisible Me', is currently touring galleries across Wales as part of Wanda and David Garner’s acclaimed exhibition, 'Pantomime/Behind The Mask'. Showcasing her signature raw and evocative style, the film delves into themes of identity, isolation and the hidden struggles associated with chronic illness. Invisible Me was recently selected by SYMUD to feature in their 'Exhibition of Moving Images' in CARN.Evrah’s highly anticipated third musical project, 'Link In Bio', is set for release in early 2025, promising to further cement her reputation as a fearless and innovative voice in contemporary music and spoken word.More about Evrah can be found at: https://evrahrosepoetry.co.uk/

Latest up from Spoken Label (Poetry / Author Podcast) features making her debut, Lisa O'Hare.Lisa O’Hare is a Saboteur Award shortlisted poet and 2023 BBC Words First Finalist and has been writing herself into existence since 2019. After two decades of letting her creativity lie dormant, Lisa who spends her time between Manchester and Wrexham, has resoundingly reclaimed it through live performances and readings and her debut collection of poetry. published todayRhythmic, relatable, and reflective Lisa’s poems sit perfectly at the intersection of the personal and the universal. Exploring existing in the every day, within the pages of Proving I Exist you will find a range of works from the reflective to the ridiculous.Lisa’s work has been featured on BBC Upload in the North West, BBC Radio 3 and she is a regular feature performance poet across the UK, including taking a one woman show to multiple fringe festivals including Greater Manchester, Camden, Morecambe and Edinburgh. Her work has taken her to Boardmasters festival and Worthy Pastures (aka Glastonbury in Lockdown) and iconic venues such as Band on the Wall, Manchester.Lisa can be contacted through https://lisaoharewriter.com/

Latest up from Spoken Label (Author / Artist Podcast) features the wonderful Amanda Nicholson.

Amanda Nicholson is an author, poet, podcast co-host and copywriter. Her recent novel has the memorable title Death to All Men.

Amanda’s poetry has been broadcast on BBC Radio Manchester, and she won the Bradford Cares 2023 Competition. She Has a Creative Writing MA, and has articles published by Ask.com, Harlequin and Reader's Digest UK, among others.

'Death to all men' is available for all of the usual places including - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Death-All-Men-Amanda-Nicholson/dp/B0DVDN2NB6

Latest up from Spoken Label (Author / Artist Podcast) making her debut, Sophia Elan.Currently based in Turkey, but will be moving to France, Sophia, a University of Chicago Law School alum and former corporate lawyer, left her career to feed her soul. “Sicilian Seductions” is the first novel in Sophia’s 7-part Mediterranean-based "Happily Ever Now" collection, a testament to the power of following one's instincts and finding true happiness.Sophia's books are available on AmazonAll of her links are on:https://linktr.ee/mediterraneanmeHer website:https://www.mediterraneanme.org/

Latest up from Spoken Label (Author / Artist Podcast) features Andy N for a change being interviewed by Amanda (the wife) for a change talking about his new novel ‘Death’.

Andy N is the author of ten poetry collections, thelast being ‘Changing Carriages at Birmingham New Street’ and is the co-host of Chorlton’s Spoken Word night ‘Speak Easy’.

He is in the bands Ocean in a Bottle and Polly Oceanand his Podcast credits include Spoken Label and Not the TV Guide.

He has bought out two novels ‘Birth’ and ‘Death and iscurrently working on his next poetry book ‘Ghosts’ and a currently untitled Science Fiction Novella.

His links can be found at:

https://linktr.ee/andynartist

Death is described as “'Death' Andy N's secondfull-length novel is as much a sequel to his first novel 'Birth' (described as a charming come-of-age novel) as facing the end of something else altogether.

Having navigated the tumultuous waters of youth andfound his voice as a writer after having everything pulled out, 'Death' leads us to what happens next, picking up where 'Birth' left off, charting his journey through the complexities of adulthood, how his and everybody's lifearound him changes, love, loss and the ever-faithful present shadow of mortality and life itself.

Speaking with the same raw honesty and poetic gracethat defined 'Birth,' 'Death' is a book that builds an unforgettable narrative that explores the very fabric and the bittersweet beauty of life and the acceptance of its inevitability, and wherever it may lead to next.

'Death' is a powerful and moving testament to thehuman condition, a reflection on the enduring power of art, and a reminder to cherish every precious moment and live each moment like it is your last.”

Latest up and the first Podcast from Spoken Label (Author / Artist Podcast) features Karen Kendrick. Karen is a writer and creative writing teacher from the North West of England.She writes poetry and fiction which straddle the boundary between reality and fantasy. She lives in Astley, Greater Manchester with her husband, two sons, a dog and a snake, and many plants. Afterwards is her first novel.Afterwards is "She knows she is dead because she remembers dying. The afterlife is not what she had expected - she has awoken into a nightmare, in which everything seems hell-bent on killing her all over again. She is the only one who remembers what life was like before death and she has no idea why.Also, Girl has a secret. A secret which could end this strange world she has found herself in, if she manages to survive for long enough. As she begins to learn the horrifying truth about Afterwards, she is propelled into a journey which will change everything she thinks she knows about herself.Grim in places, Karen Kendrick's Afterwards is also fast-paced and emotionally challenging.The only way to beat the game is to keep moving forwards, even if it means the end of the world."The book is available here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Afterwards-K-M-Kendrick/dp/1914199669

Latest up from Spoken Label (Author / Artist Podcast) making her debut features Juliette Tomlinson discussing her debut novel "Longford".

Longford is set in 1864, and the great city of Manchester was Cottonopolis, rising with the sound of industry, and the boom of a hundred mills. At the heart of its energies was John Rylands. ‘the greatest merchant prince the world has ever seen’. This is the story of an empire built by a true Manchester man, given meaning and worth by the extraordinary woman Enriqueta, who loved him and a partnership that left a huge mark on the city.

Juliette can be found on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longfordjr/

The book can be purchased from Chorlton Bookshop directly, and also on Amazon, Waterstones etc

Latest up from Spoken Label (Spoken Word / Poetry Podcast)

features making his debut the wonderful Mervin M. Francis.

Mervin is the author of three poetry collections,

the most recent being Life, Dreams and Challenges, a r

a reflective and insightful exploration of life;s

myriad hurdles and aspirations.

Mervin asdvises he began his journey with Book of Dreams

where he established himself as a whimsical poet. His

second volume, Dreams of Life marked a significant evolutaton

in his work as he embraced themes of positivity and inspiration.

With his latest book, he advises he has devlved even deeper

into the complexities of existence, reflecting on both the

truimphs and trials that shape our dreams.

Residing on the North Coast of Durban, Mervin continues

to write he advises in his spare time, balancing his creative

endearvours with a management company at Toyote South Africa.

Through his poetry, he seeks the freedom to share his thoughts,

emotions and reflections with the world, allowing his worss

to reasonate far beyond the page.

tiktok.com/@mervinmf

Instagram: mervinmfrancis

facebook: Mervin Mark Francis

Latest up from Spoken Label (Author / Artist Podcast) features making her debut, Rachel Wilton.

Rachel Wilton is a artist from Liverpool and a member of the Giz a Word Collective also from Liverpool.

Rachel can be found on Instagram :- https://www.instagram.com/anne.whatt.designs.0151/

Giz a Word can be found at:

https://www.instagram.com/gizaword.collective/

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