That was amazing! The Anthology launch last Wednesday at the Whitechapel Art Gallery was truly amazing, with 27 readers in a fabulous venue, an enthusiastic and eager crowd applauding in all the right places, and everyone having a great time. Apart from a date with Johnny Depp, what more could I possibly want!
I’ve had nothing but good comments ever since from everyone who was involved as well as others came along to listen. The whole thing really did run like clockwork, and everyone who read their work did so with enthusiasm, wit and charm. I smile as I write, and feel really pleased that it was such a good experience for everyone involved. So thank you to all of you who helped make it such a great night, everyone who submitted and whose work was included, the team at the Whitechapel who were incredibly kind and good humoured throughout, and Racheal and Linda who helped me on the night. We even managed to sell 52 books, which is fantastic. But if any of you out there in the Blogosphere want to buy more do let me know as there are still lots left over to make sure the books balance.
Do let me know what you think of the anthology – comments always welcome – and the new website. And I will be choosing a piece of work each month to go on the website page, to keep everything fresh, vibrant and alive. The next Loose Muse is on Wednesday 14th March, featuring poet Cath Drake and playwright/poet Claire Booker, plus THREE Special Guests – Amanda Johnson and Adrienne Odasso from the USA, and Margaret Eddershaw from Greece – so it promises to be an even bigger, brighter, bolder LM than usual.
And if you fancy coming to hear more of my work, I’m performing at Jumoke Fashola’s amazing Jazz Voice Jukebox at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club (Upstairs) on Sunday 11th March. It’s a great night of poetry and jazz, kicking off at 7.30 p.m. so do come along and listen to some of my new stuff as well as a couple of old favourites.
Come share the passion, share the joy,
Agnes Meadows
Loose Muse 
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