5 September 2023

Wandering in Infinity


September is a hectic month for publications, as far as J.S. is concerned.

Issue 7 of Infinity Wanderers Magazine has now been published and it contains a brand new story by J.S.Watts, 'The Rose' - an historical tale of roses and death (amongst other things).

Check the previous two posts on this website for other September publications. There may be more to follow...

2 September 2023

Words for the Semi-Aquatic

Issue 5 of The Amphibian hopped out of the pond on 1st September. It includes a haunting new poem,
Running The Street, by J.S.Watts, as well as a bucket load of other murky delights.

1 September 2023

Poems in the Lake

 J.S. has two new poems in this month's online issue of The Lake.

The poems are: Price of a Poem and Uncertain Heard Voices. You can read both poems for free here.






21 August 2023

More Words for Underword


J.S.Watts' third poetry collection, Underword, is reviewed in the latest edition of The Journal (#69)

You'll need to purchase a copy of the magazine to read the full review, as well as the many outstanding poems appearing in the latest edition, but here's a flavour of what reviewer Melissa Todd has to say about Underword:

"Every facet of death is faced boldly, bluntly, and with beautiful rhythm and resonance... many of her (Watts') poems remind me of Ted Hughes, in their visceral, vulnerable fragility" 

"J.S. Watts plots her course with cautious but consummate ease" - extracts                                                   from The Journal (Issue 69)

31 July 2023

A Flash of Heels

J.S.'s flash fiction story, 'Heels', is published in the June issue (#4) of Fictionette. The magazine is available to buy, or you can read the piece online if you sign up for a Fictionette account - apparently it's free. Check out the details on Fictionette's website.

8 July 2023

ASP - Three New Poems

J.S. is delighted to have three new poems in issue 9 of Abergavenny Small Press's Literary Journal, published today and available to read on the ASP website. Check out the entire journal or dive straight into J.S.'s poems by clicking here .

1 July 2023

Underword Comes To Hitchin


It's July and the Hitchin Festival is getting under way - a month long celebration of culture and entertainment.

J.S. is pleased to be participating. On Thursday, 27th July she will be at Halsey's Deli and Eatery reading from her most recent poetry collection, 'Underword'.

The poems of ‘Underword’ loosely follow the story of Orpheus whilst exploring the western world’s final taboo, death. Expect dark, thought-provoking poetry, some humour, at least one love poem and a robust approach to the end that waits us all.

It will be a 30 minute reading, kicking off at 3pm on the 27th. Make sure you book your ticket in advance. It includes a drink at the historic Halsey's Deli.