Blood Lust in February

It's February and the horror anthology Blood Lust  - "Where passion ignites fear and terror stokes desire" - is out (or will be by 8 February 2025).

Published by Black Hare Press in ebook, paperback and hardcover, it simmers with "spicy horror stories exploring the darker side of human desires, each revealing how closely linked passion and fear can be, creating a captivating mix of heat and dread."

One of those very adult stories is Ornament by J.S. Watts. If you are over 18, you might want to check it out.

Yes, It's 2025, But Here's the Best of 2024!

J.S. is honoured to have her poem "Gull" included in the Lit Shark Best of 2024 Anthology. 

As part of the anthology's stated aim of “Something Old, Something New, Something to Sink Your Teeth Into” the new poem by J.S. included alongside "Gull" is "May".

The anthology is now available as a paperback and hardcover edition.The official announcement and further details of the publication are here. Feel free to check it out. It won't bite.  https://litshark.com/lit-shark-best-2024-anthology

It's 2025!

It's 2025, and to celebrate the New Year J.S. has a new poem, "Yellow, Orange Red",  published on the twelfth day of Ink, Sweat and Tears' annual Twelve Days of Christmas special.

You can read "Yellow, Orange Red" here alongside "Turn, Turn, Turn Again" by KB Ballentine and "This Year" by Terry Dyson.

Happy New Year to you!

Festive Felicitations

 Whichever mid-winter festival you celebrate, here's wishing it's a good one for you.

Hitchin Winter Festival 2024

 

Hello Cambridge Poetry Magazine!

The first 'episode' of the brand new Cambridge Poetry Magazine was launched in Cambridge on Saturday 7th December.

J.S. is delighted to have five new poems included within its many pages, alongside the work of some superb poets.

You can check out the free pdf version via the magazine's website and eventually there will be a printed version to purchase.

Have a Nice but Naughty Christmas!

Tickets are selling fast for the Christmas 'Naughty & Nice' fiction & poetry readings at Hitchin Library on Thursday, 19th December at 6.30pm.

Four local authors (including J.S.), mulled cider and panettone in the run-up to Christmas. What's not to like?

J.S. will be providing a festive sandwich of nice and naughty, poetry and story telling - expect Christmas adorned poems and adult humour as J.S. explores some Christmas traditions and you discover how the fairy got on top of the Christmas tree!

There will also be a range of books to buy for cash if you are stuck for last minute or additional Christmas presents. Remember, one of the easiest objects to wrap is a book.

You can buy your tickets here.