Cov-based fiction writer/playwright/poet (i.e. skint and useless AF). Also chief editor for @HereComesEvery1 magazine & co-host of #FireAndDust poetry open mic.
Joined April 2015
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16 Apr 2022
I'm deffo a writer born into the wrong era, lol. Professional headshots? On-camera interviews? Live in-person performances? Social media presence? What is all this...
What happened to the days of fat alcoholics hiding out in dive bars with pen and paper? I could have shined!😂
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Mar 5
Great to see 'The Book of Coventry' on the shelves of our local @Waterstones. Everyone in Cov who's been asking me can they buy it from the shops in town - yeah, you can now! 👍 (Or online: commapress.co.uk/books/the-b…) Cheers, Waterstones.
@commapress
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Raef Boylan retweeted
24 Dec 2025
Inspired by a reread of 'The Book of Coventry' (edited by @RaefWrites, published by @commapress), I knocked up my Christmas present to you all, 'Duffy's Dog', a story of fear, loathing and mutts on the mean streets of Stoke Aldermoor in the 1980s ;)
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Raef Boylan retweeted
30 Oct 2025
On Nov 6th from 12–1pm, Cass chats live with Cork poets Bernadette Gallagher & Phil Spillane as part of the Coventry / Cork Poetry Exchange! Learn more about the poets: hillzfm.co.uk/latest-news/an… #Poetry #CoventryCork @RaefWrites #HillzFM
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Raef Boylan retweeted
2 Aug 2025
Come to COVENTRY
The Book of Coventry (A City In Short Fiction)
Editor: Raef Boylan
tripfiction.com/the-book-of-…
Published by @commapress
"..these stories underline the (oftentimes, wry) affection the writers have for the city.."
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14 Sep 2025
An older issue of 'Peeping Tom' zine from @popasart, forgot to post it before. Always an exciting thing to receive in the post!
#Coventry #zines #CovWriters #CovArtists
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14 Sep 2025
Aaaand a more recent issue of 'Peeping Tom' zine from @popasart 👍 With high praise for @CovMusicM. Always try to support your local grassroots arts projects - something special's happening. #Coventry #zines
#CovWriters #CovArtists #CovMusic
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6 Aug 2025
Tomorrow evening - Fire&Dust #poetry open mic at Priory Visitor Centre @CovCityCentre! 🔥
#Coventry #SpokenWord
2 Aug 2025
Our next Fire&Dust headliner (Thurs 7th August) is poet CATHI RAE! Catch her #Coventry performance at The Priory Visitor Centre. Doors open after 7PM, gig starts 8PM.
Open mic slots - sign up on the night. #SpokenWord #Poetry
For more info: buff.ly/1TaDv1O
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Raef Boylan retweeted
6 Aug 2025
Excited for Coventry / Cork poetry exchange!💚#poetry #ireland #cork #coventry @NineArchesPress @RaefWrites
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28 Jul 2025
Great to see 'The Book of Coventry' featured in Book Picks of the Week in the @covlibraries newsletter. 👍content.govdelivery.com/acco…
Published by @commapress (Sept 2024). Cov writers, Cov characters, Cov stories. Check it out!
#Coventry
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Raef Boylan retweeted
8 Jul 2025
Are you ready for Fire&Dust (virtual) on Thursday? Come and support the headliner - #Coventry poet Sharan Cheema - and why not share some poems of your own in the international open mic! #Poetry #SpokenWord
Tickets and more info here: buff.ly/umaevOg
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Raef Boylan retweeted
2 Jul 2025
Theres been a poem ruminating within my subconscious for months, yet i feel nothing i create does it justice,
I think a massive part of being an artist is yielding; to the blind belief that it shall come.
And when it comes, you shall know.
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Raef Boylan retweeted
7 Jul 2025
Thinking of entering PRIMERS 8?
What is our selecting editor and mentor Laurie Bolger looking for?
Read her blog post for encouragement, top tips and motivation:
ninearchespress.blogspot.com…...
Full PRIMERS 8 submission criteria: ninearchespress.com/primers
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Raef Boylan retweeted
5 Jul 2025
📅 Thursday 10th July, 7.30PM (UK time)
Fire&Dust #poetry open mic (virtual edition). International #SpokenWord event with headliner SHARAN CHEEMA! Free/Pay As You Feel. Open mic slots available.
Register on Eventbrite as either performer or audience: buff.ly/umaevOg
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7 Jul 2025
Rooting for YouTuber Jamie Gaunt on his journey towards solid health, paid-off debts and creative success. 👍 #FitnessGoals
youtu.be/QoFYEDDZClU?si=XBYL…
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Raef Boylan retweeted
3 Jun 2025
L I V I N G W I T H B U I L D I N G S – VIII
– SUBMISSIONS OPEN –
WE ARE LOOKING FOR FILMS THAT EXPLORE THEMES OF PEOPLE / POETRY / PLACE
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DEADLINE - 15/6/2025
#peoplepoetryplace
#livingwithbuildings
#disappearhere
#poetryfilm
#experimentalfilm
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Raef Boylan retweeted
4 Jun 2025
Looking for #poetry/ #spokenword in #Coventry?
Join us tonight for Fire&Dust at the Priory Visitor Centre! Headliner: STANLEY NOTTE (from Cork, Ireland). Open mic slots available.
No ticket needed but more details here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/fire-dust…
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Raef Boylan retweeted
29 May 2025
Tomorrow there's a special #poetry event at
@BelgradeTheatre - with headline poet @MissYankey and open mic slots (by random draw)! Fire&Dust in collaboration with @ApplesAndSnakes - FREE tickets going fast, grab yours now! #Coventry #SpokenWord
belgrade.co.uk/events/apples…
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18 Apr 2025
Shit, is all of this true - NI cost to employer has potentially doubled for younger staff?? This increase is gonna hurt UK jobs, especially the leisure/retail industries. 🫤 #UKEconomy
Sasha Takes On UK:
youtu.be/PidLoMsjPZI
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Raef Boylan retweeted
6 Mar 2025
Fire&Dust #poetry open mic is tonight! 🔥 (And every first Thursday of the month)
7.30-10PM
Venue: Priory Visitor Centre, CV1 5EX
Free entry/Donations
Guest poet: @leenanorms. Open mic slots available!
#Poetry #SpokenWord #WhatsOnCov
More info: buff.ly/03k97YU
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