At The Broken Spine, we deeply appreciate the remarkable individuals who have shared their creativity and talent with us over the years. As we continue our journey in the world of literature and art, it’s essential to ensure that we never forget those who have contributed to our communit
To commemorate our past contributors and celebrate their invaluable role in shaping our publications, we’re embarking on a special initiative: the creation of a comprehensive directory. This directory will serve as a lasting tribute to the diverse voices and perspectives that have graced our anthologies.
We understand that life moves swiftly, and time is precious. That’s why we’re reaching out to each of you, our esteemed contributors, with a simple request: take a couple of minutes to fill out a form indicating your details. This small gesture will go a long way in helping us build a legacy together.
If you recognize any names on the list provided, we encourage you to pass on this message and extend the invitation to your fellow contributors. Every name, every story, and every contribution is significant to us.
Thank you for being part of The Broken Spine family. Your support and creativity have enriched our community in countless ways, and we look forward to continuing this journey with you.
To complete the short form, please click the hyperlink next for the edition where your name is listed. Please note that some contributors may have contributed to more than one publication; however, we have only listed their first contributions to avoid duplication of names.
Best,
Alan
The Broken Spine Artist Collective: First Edition featured:
Brian Sayle / Kate Evans / Justin Karcher / Stuart Buck / Kyla Houbolt / Robert Sheppard / Trev Eales / Elisabeth Horan / Matthew M. C. Smith / Emma Lee / Richard LeDue / Eliot North / Graham Ormerod / Edward Lee / Neha Maqsood / Cat Conway / David Walshe / Robert Victor Kirby / John Grey / Jennifer Ruddock / Graham Smillie / Bruach Kadinsky Mhor / Rachel Burns / Ankh Spice / Kate LeDew / Jay Rafferty / Elspeth Wilson / Lucy Whitehead / Penny Blackburn / David Butler / Gaynor Beesley / Aidan Blate / Mary Earnshaw / Liam Murray / Kelly Nickie / Juliette Sebock / Mari Ellie Dunning / Luke Rimmer
The Broken Spine Artist Collective: Second Edition featured:
Cathleen Miller / Sakura Jima / Anne Walsh Donelly / Mark Warren / Andrew Jolly / Aryanah Haydu / David Yerex Williamson / John Townsend / Dominic Weston / David Hanlon / Kaci Skies Laws / Stephen Baird / Daniel Gustafsson / Rachel Pennington / Joe Williams / Stuart Bulman / Robert Edge / Peter Donnelly / Madi O’Carroll / Nathan Fidler / Iain Twiddy / Rob McKinnon / Nada Henchir / Lynn Valentine / Bob Cooper / Paul Waring / Iwan Parry / Lizzie Kemball / Matt Facey / Cooza / Ryan Norman / Julie Weiss / Anya Maltsberger / Adam Craddock
The Broken Spine Artist Collective: Third Edition featured:
Henry Normal / Allan Lake / Tom Kelly / James Bell / Arun Paul Kapur / Matthew Duggan / Ron Davies / Zoe Mitchell / Helen Darby / Sarah O’Connor / Mike Hindle / Ellora Sutton / Liam Hayes / Laurence Morris / Victor Hugo Cardoso / Ellie Rees / Jenny Mitchell / Martins Deep / Marcelle Newbold / Patrick Widdess / Alissa K. Moore / Steve Harrison / Sarah Marquez / Bill Bulloch / Maria Popovic / Morag Anderson / Katie Jenkins / Abi Loughnane / Tallulah Howarth
The Broken Spine Artist Collective: Fourth Edition featured:
Casey Bailey / Sarah Wallis / Michael Sands / Grant Tabard / Eilin de Paor / Bruce McRaw / Jonathan Rodgers / Jasroop Santana / M. W. Bewick / Imogen L. Smiley / Dale Booton / Gerda Pickin / Brian Beatty / Hibah Shabkhez / Klipschutz / Nora Nadjarian / Persis Karim / Simon Alderwick / Chris Hopkins / William Doreski / Trevor Graumann / Ruxx Naqvi / Joesph Eastell / Kathy Finney / Veronica Jarboe / Linda Saunders / Michael Sawyers / Val Binney / Anna Kirwin / Adam Gellings
The Broken Spine Artist Collective: Fifth Edition featured:
Lorelei Bacht / Laurie Bolger / Julie Stevens / Afra Ahmad / Shelby Wilson / Lesley James / Kerry Darbishire / Julian Dobson / Meredith Grace Thompson / Jennifer Frankum / George Sandifer Smith / Marie Louise Eyres / Betsie Flynn
BOLD: An Anthology of Maculinity Themed Creative Writing featured:
Dave Garbutt / Glenn Barker / Ronnie Smith / Kate Dowling / Devon Marsh / Helen Laycock / Dan Duggan / Italo Ferrante / Aubriana Niven / Damien Posterino / Anthony Owen / Barney Ashton Bullock / Mark Ward / Lee Potts / Scott Lilley / Ben McCurry / Matt Gilbert / David James
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The Broken Spine is a poetry and arts collective proudly published on the coastal edge of North-West England. Founded in 2019 by Alan Parry and Paul Robert Mullen – two school friends reunited after twenty years through a mutual love of poetry.
