Hedgehog is a teeny one-man-band of a poetry press nobody knows about - shhh! www.hedgehogpress.co.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3mernmzcbry2aHAPPY LAUNCH DAY: ‘What Love Is’ by Kerry Darbishire I am so verily chuffed to say HAPPY LAUNCH DAY to Kerry Darbishire, on the Book Birth Day of her stunningly beautiful collection What Love Is. This is something special and as ever, Signed First Run, First Edition copies are only available… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2026/02/14/happy-launch-day-what-love-is-by-kerry-darbishire/13 Feb 2026 23:23 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mernmzcbry2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3mdrqb72cqz2iHAPPY LAUNCH DAY: ‘A Heart- Squeeze of Beginnings and Endings’ by Jenna Plewes I am so verily chuffed to be able to say Happy Book Birth Day to Jenna Plewes on the launch of her fantastic collection, A Heart- Squeeze of Beginnings and Endings. As ever though, you can only get a Signed copy direct… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2026/02/01/happy-launch-day-a-heart-squeeze-of-beginnings-and-endings-by-jenna-plewes/01 Feb 2026 06:45 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdrqb72cqz2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3md32swkprz2fHAPPY LAUNCH DAY: “Hemlock & Honey” – Margaret Royall Well, I am so verily chuffed to say HAPPY LAUNCH DAY to the rather brilliant Margaret Royall, on the Book Birth Day of her latest collection, Hemlock & Honey. Signed First run, First Edition copies are still (just about) available direct from… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2026/01/23/happy-launch-day-hemlock-honey-margaret-royall/23 Jan 2026 06:23 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3md32swkprz2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3mcjjbvwxxk2pHAPPY LAUNCH DAY: “Urban Fledgling” by Annie Cowell https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2026/01/16/happy-launch-day-urban-fledgling-by-annie-cowell/16 Jan 2026 06:54 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcjjbvwxxk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3mbxtycniti2lPRE-ORDERS OPEN: “Hemlock & Honey” – Margaret Royall Well, I have to say that I am extremely delighted to be able to announce, that the rather wonderful Margaret Royall's latest collection, has a little Hedgehog logo on the cover, and that Pre-orders are OPEN. Officially released later this month,… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2026/01/09/pre-orders-open-hemlock-honey-margaret-royall/09 Jan 2026 06:17 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbxtycniti2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3mbdpu6rzk22oHAPPY LAUNCH DAY: Pocket Broadsheet 001: “Lessons in Language Learning” – Katrina Moinet I am so very pleased to be able to say HAPPY LAUNCH DAY! So don't be shy - Katrina Moinet's stunning wee Pocket Broadsheet, Lessons in Language Learning is now officially available direct From The Lady… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2026/01/01/happy-launch-day-pocket-broadsheet-001-lessons-in-language-learning-katrina-moinet/01 Jan 2026 06:10 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbdpu6rzk22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3mas5x6fp3r2zFREE DOWNLOAD: “A Christmas Wish” by Various Artists HAPPY CHRISTMAS! We are so pleased to give you a wee Christmas Present in the shape of a Free to Download, rather lovely eBook featuring some proper hope-filled Christmas poems from some mighty fine poets. So Happy Christmas and CLICK HERE to… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/12/25/free-download-a-christmas-wish-by-various-artists/25 Dec 2025 06:35 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mas5x6fp3r2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3marabipkuc26"A Christmas Wish" by Various Artists (eBook PDF Edition) https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/product/a-christmas-wish-by-various-artists-ebook-pdf-edition/24 Dec 2025 21:43 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3marabipkuc26https://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3man3labh2x2bCounting Down to Christmas … Well, we are counting down to Christmas here in Hogland, and I am chuffed to say that Christmas Day will see the release of our new FREE eBook "A Christmas Wish" for your comfort and joy. Until then, we thought you may enjoy last year's Christmas Annual ... so please,… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/12/23/counting-down-to-christmas/23 Dec 2025 06:09 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3man3labh2x2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3maakza2ffy23PRE-ORDERS OPEN: ‘A Heart- Squeeze of Beginnings and Endings’ by Jenna Plewes I am so very pleased to say that Pre-orders are OPEN, which means that you can now get your hands on a Signed, First Run, First Edition copy of Jenna Plewes' fantastic collection, A Heart- Squeeze of Beginnings and… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/12/18/pre-orders-open-a-heart-squeeze-of-beginnings-and-endings-by-jenna-plewes/18 Dec 2025 06:40 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3maakza2ffy23https://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3maair56mvq2zHAPPY LAUNCH DAY: “Polar Corona” – Caroline Gill I am so pleased to say HAPPY LAUNCH DAY to the wonderful Caroline Gill on this her wee book's birthday. And you can get yourself a Signed First Edition, First Print Run copy direct from the lady herself... Order Signed Copies Direct From Caroline… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/12/18/happy-launch-day-polar-corona-caroline-gill/18 Dec 2025 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3maair56mvq2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3ma3hzmffhf2kCOVER REVEAL: ‘A Heart- Squeeze of Beginnings and Endings’ by Jenna Plewes I must admit one of the rare pleasures of the whole Hedgehog 'thing' for me, has been able to work with the rather wonderful Jenna Plewes on a few of her collections. She is somebody who I had long admired and it has been a… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/12/16/cover-reveal-a-heart-squeeze-of-beginnings-and-endings-by-jenna-plewes/16 Dec 2025 06:04 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma3hzmffhf2khttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3m7yy47px5y2lPRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN: ‘What Love Is’ by Kerry Darbishire Well, what can I say apart from that I am scarily chuffed to be able to announce that PRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN BABY for the latest collection from one of the finest poets I have had the pleasure to read - Kerry Darbishire's What Love Is.… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/12/15/pre-orders-are-open-what-love-is-by-kerry-darbishire/15 Dec 2025 06:13 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7yy47px5y2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3m7vorpm4gk2pPRE-ORDERS ARE OPEN: “Urban Fledgling” by Annie Cowell https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/12/13/pre-orders-are-open-urban-fledgling-by-annie-cowell/13 Dec 2025 22:49 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7vorpm4gk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3m7tydbxjvp2yCOVER REVEAL: ‘What Love Is’ by Kerry Darbishire Well, another brilliant collection on the horizon is from one of my favourite ever poets, the  awesome Kerry Darbishire, who has created what I think is very much her finest work to date. Which frankly is going some. Today, I can only share the… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/12/13/cover-reveal-what-love-is-by-kerry-darbishire/13 Dec 2025 06:34 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7tydbxjvp2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3m7rif3vxfk2bCOVER REVEAL: "Urban Fledgling" by Annie Cowell https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/12/12/cover-reveal-urban-fledgling-by-annie-cowell/12 Dec 2025 06:43 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7rif3vxfk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3m7ovnojett2oAND THE WINNER IS ... “A Proper Poetry Pamphlet Competition #08" https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/12/11/and-the-winner-is-a-proper-poetry-pamphlet-competition-08/11 Dec 2025 06:03 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7ovnojett2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3m7cqoxwptn2fPRE-ORDERS OPEN: “Polar Corona” – Caroline Gill I am so verily chuffed to say that Pre-orders are NOW OPEN, which means that Caroline Gill's gorgeous wee collection, Polar Corona can be Signed and yours in time for Christmas if you get in touch with Caroline today 🙂 Here is all that you need to… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/12/06/pre-orders-open-polar-corona-caroline-gill/06 Dec 2025 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7cqoxwptn2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3m7nxwo54os26Yay! [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Dec 2025 21:11 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7nxwo54os26https://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3m7mvzm7rn32lFeeling Real, Baby. Well, we're getting into the end of year bobbins and I have to say that the Death of the Hedgehog ™ is starting to feel a lot more real than it did a couple of months ago. (Gulp!) There is literally just the Final Crimson Spine Competition left that will need to be judged, the… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/12/10/feeling-real-baby/10 Dec 2025 11:04 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7mvzm7rn32lhttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3m7k7kquazi2ePocket Broadsheet-a-go-go – Pamfies arriving from the printer day Blimey - it is always weird when you come up with an idea, and then it turns into a reality and arrives in a brown cardy box, but I have to say that our first - and maybe only, given the on-going hogicide - is a wee stunner. A… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/12/09/pocket-broadsheet-a-go-go-pamfies-arriving-from-the-printer-day/09 Dec 2025 09:17 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7k7kquazi2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3m7hujivnw22gCan I just say… Can I just say, and excuse the frothyness of the comment, but I love Margaret Royall's poetry. We've just (finally, finally) finished pulling together her new collection and sent it off to print, and it reminds me how much I love reading her work. I think this is the third… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/12/08/can-i-just-say/08 Dec 2025 10:54 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7hujivnw22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3m7he44uur32cAND THE WINNER IS: “Pocket Hedgehog Micro Collection Competition #4″ Well, I have to say that I love the design of our wee Pocket Hedgehogs, and judging our final competition has been bittersweettricky. Luckily, I got therein the end and I am proud to share that the Shortlisted Poets, are: Will… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/12/08/and-the-winner-is-pocket-hedgehog-micro-collection-competition-4/08 Dec 2025 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7he44uur32chttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3m7dv4bhkcc2gPRE-ORDERS OPEN: Pocket Broadsheet 001: “Lessons in Language Learning” – Katrina Moinet I am so very pleased to be able to say that Katrina Moinet's stunning wee Pocket Broadsheet, Lessons in Language Learning is now officially available direct From The Lady Herself. To get your own, Limited… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/12/06/pre-orders-open-pocket-broadsheet-001-lessons-in-language-learning-katrina-moinet/06 Dec 2025 20:54 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7dv4bhkcc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3m7cqoxwptn2fPRE-ORDERS OPEN: “Polar Corona” – Caroline Gill I am so verily chuffed to say that Pre-orders are NOW OPEN, which means that Caroline Gill's gorgeous wee collection, Polar Corona can be Signed and yours in time for Christmas if you get in touch with Caroline today 🙂 Here is all that you need to… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/12/06/pre-orders-open-polar-corona-caroline-gill/06 Dec 2025 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7cqoxwptn2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3m7ccwusl2224AND THE WINNER IS… “Over 30s Pamphlet Competition #2” “Over 30s Pamphlet Competition #2” - RESULTS Well, it is a little later than planned or even hoped, but I am so pleased to be able to announce the winner of our second Over 30s Collection Competition. So with no further delay, I am pleased to… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/12/06/and-the-winner-is-over-30s-pamphlet-competition-2/06 Dec 2025 05:56 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7ccwusl2224https://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3m7agiwy5p22b“A Wee Christmas Card Poem and Posh Hamper” – Results Well, I'm pleased to say that the winner of our Write a Poem and we'll put it in a Christmas card and send you a posh hamper in time for Christmas Challenge, has been chosen and the cards are off to print as I type this. So a very many lots of… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/12/05/a-wee-christmas-card-poem-and-posh-hamper-results/05 Dec 2025 11:55 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7agiwy5p22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3m77p5jylvq2bCOVER REVEAL: Pocket Broadsheet 001 : Katrina Moinet’s “Lessons in Language Learning” Well, like a lot of good things in life, this has taken a while longer than I expected, but is most definitely worth the wait. Hopefully we will have a fair few of our pretty little Pocket Hedgehog A6 pamfies out… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/12/05/cover-reveal-pocket-broadsheet-001-katrina-moinets-lessons-in-language/05 Dec 2025 04:57 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m77p5jylvq2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/hedgehogpress.co.uk/post/3m6voibpa262eLAUNCH DAY: “Poems for TAYLOR SWIFT & Other Unicorns” – Various Artists I am so verily chuffed to say Happy Book Birth Day to all of the fine poets who have their work featured in our tales of teenage obsession, Poems for TAYLOR SWIFT & Other Unicorns ... which hits the shelves and doormats this… https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/2025/12/01/launch-day-poems-for-taylor-swift-other-unicorns-various-artists/01 Dec 2025 05:18 +0000at://did:plc:ljv7xrv7fufcfgkufo7swfm4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6voibpa262e