What a big week! Not only has this week been my birthday, but it’s also seen the announcement of my new book and a new poem! Time we get up to speed with all the goings on this week.

New Poems

Why not just have one poem, when you can have over 20?

This week saw the announcement of my first-ever poetry book, “Born Anew”. It’ll be out on the 14th February, but in the meantime, please use the link below to read all about it and get a look at some of the poems included:

Born Anew

“Born Anew” is a collection of over 20 poems reflective of my inner and outer journey of the past few years. Some poems are more light-hearted and optimistic. Some explore the bleakness of realising …

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In addition, I’ve also made another poem from the book, “Nightmares”, available for everyone to read for free. I had a lot of fun with the video for this one too. Go check that out below:

Nightmares

“Nightmares” is currently in early-access for my Tribe members as a thank-you for the support they give to my work. If you’re already in the Tribe, keep scrolling! If you’re not a member yet, click the button below to find out more:

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Tribe Blog

This week's Tribe Blog covers the lead-up to the book announcement and some of the ventures I had in the UK this week. Check it out below if you haven't already:

3rd February 2024 - A Journey of Perseverance

This week has been a jam-packed one, which I always knew it was going to be. With a book launch, my birthday and some journeys to see friends and family, I'm proud of my capability to still get this …

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Shop Updates

To coincide with the release of “Nightmares”, there’s a new print in the store featuring this poem. As a fun fact, the print actually came before anything else, and informed the direction that the video would go in. Use the buttons below to grab one for yourself if you’d like to support my work.

Other Updates

A big welcome to those who are finding this Substack thanks to the piece that me and Rain Trozzi co-authored on his page. “The Importance of Gatherings” was a podcast we recorded for Over To The Youth that is still incredibly pertinent now and to the work we want to do with Over To The Youth. If you haven't seen the piece, feel free to do so below:

The importance of gatherings | Tom Shaw and Rain Trozzi (re-posted)

As Over to the Youth (OTTY) prepares for a big relaunch, I felt like sharing this podcast between myself and my best friend Tom Shaw from September. I´ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Tom for nearly two years because of OTTY, and find his outlook on life (which he often expresses through his

Rain Trozzi

Poetry From Elsewhere

I’ve previously shared Margaret Anna Alice’s most well-known poem, “Mistakes Were NOT Made” in a previous newsletter. However, she has some other fantastic poems concerning the current events of the past few years too. Here’s one I particularly like, known as “Eulogy for the COVID Kapos”. Seeing as she’s on Substack, go give her a read using the link below:

Eulogy for the COVID Kapos

With calls for amnesty and literal claims that “mistakes were made” resurfacing, it seems an appropriate time to remind the Covidians and colluders of their behavior and pivotal role in enabling tyranny. This is not intended to rub their noses in their cowardice

Margaret Anna Alice Through the Looking Glass

And Finally

Thank you for continuing to follow my progress. If you want to support my work, there are numerous ways you can doing that, including:

• Becoming a Tribe member

• Purchasing a print from my store

• Leaving a one-time donation

• Sharing the poems that resonate with you most with others
  

It's incredibly heartwarming to know you are here and believe in the work I'm doing, and I can't wait to be able to share more with you and the rest of the world soon.

With gratitude,
Tom