As an awful years ends, we bid you farewell. Dave Kavanagh, Managing Editor of The Blue Nib celebrates the readers, writers, contributors and editors who have made the last five years so very special.

In this in-depth and articulate conversation, celebrated Australian poet Mark Tredinnick shares some of his insights on poetry – what first drew him to it, what it means to him, and how he works.

Maggie Sawkins and Margaret Kiernan share poignant memories from their childhood.

The village was gloomy when I got there. Its hand to its cheeks. Last time I was here my grandfather Bobai Lambaya was being buried. Now my brother.

Managing editor of the publishing house, Oversteps Books, Alwyn’s eleven books include poetry, fiction and nonfiction.

Emma Lee reviews ‘Tymes Goe By Turnes Solstice Shorts Festival 2020’ edited by Cherry Potts