Author’s Note: I lost out on $300 with these poems as the place I sent them to didn’t want them. … More
Author: Courtenay's Corner
Born and raised in the North of England, Courtenay Schembri Gray reared her head as a budding poet with a penchant for the macabre. After finding a kinship in the rich verse of Sylvia Plath, Courtenay has amassed a grand amount of publishing credits. Her poetry collection, The Maggot on Maple Street, was published by Anxiety Press in 2023. Twitter: @courtenaywrites Website: https://themaplemoon.substack.com
Brine-Drunk: Cento
A cento is a poem formed entirely from lines from other media. Drunk on the brine, my loveris a large … More
Writing Myself Back Alive (Poetry)
I look to the cracks of a crescent moonfor reassurance, for an unadulterated comfort that will break the plate ofguilt … More
20 Questions w/ Monica Drake
Monica Drake is an American writer who has famously attended a writing programme with Chuck Palahnuik and Cheryl Strayed. Her … More
The Maple Moon Newsletter
Are you interested in garish opinions? Do you like to read about Literature? Are you interested in the history of … More
Slack-Jawed
CW: Suicide When you try, they immortalise the experience in a highly realistic painting. I saw a poster for the … More
Emphysema Gone Wild
Under the quiet cloak of dawn, the local drunk steps on a soapbox at the park. He gathers every waif … More
The Maple Moon: My Food Writing Substack
Anyone who knows me knows I love food. It’s an inside joke between us all. I primarily write Poetry and … More
The Maggot on Maple Street: Poetry Collection ANNOUNCEMENT
I am delighted to announce that I am working on another poetry collection. I will be working closely with Cody … More
Kept Up By You
I was asked by Visual Verse to be a lead writer for this month. They provide you with a photo … More
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