Well, I have to say that the Crimson Spines are truly the most gorgeous of things, and I am so pleased that the third competition has produced such treasure.
I am rather chuffed then to announce that the shortlisted poets are:
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- James Walton
- Karen Pierce Gonzalez
- Claire Shannon (Commended)
- Mandy Willis
- Patrick Yarker
- Annie Maclean
- Calissa Palmer
- Olivia Todd
- Liz Kendall (Highly Commended)
- Roger Waldron
- Miriam Moore
- Will Griffith & Kate Holdcroft (Highly Commended)
- Emma Dandy
- Jane McKie & Caroline List
- Lesley Curwen & Dr Stephen Paul Wren (Commended)
- Gavin Bourke
- Gillie Robic
- Lizzie Ballagher
- Kate Young
- Ceinwen E Cariad Haydon
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But there can only be One Winner, and I am so pleased to say that this time it is:
EMMA DANDY
for
“I Laid Out Knives, Guns and Razors”
Many thanks to everybody who took part – and of course, congratulations to Emma and all that made the Shortlist :)







