‘STOCK PHOTO OF A POEM’ by Sam J. Grudgings

Photo of a Poem
Amanda McLeod

STOCK PHOTO OF A POEM


Sam J. Grudgings is a queer poet from Bristol shortlisted for the Outspoken Poetry Prize 2020. His work explores rehabilitation, addiction & loss via the lens of body horror, the 1920’s burlesque scene & the new weird movement. Commonly found yelling poems at punk shows, his debut collection The Bible II is available from Verve Poetry Press. @samjgrudgings Twitter / Instagram.


Amanda McLeod is an Australian author and artist. Her work frequently explores nature and connection, and can most recently be found in EcoTheo Review and Wild Roof Journal. She loves coffee and quiet and being near rivers. Catch her on Twitter and Insta @AmandaMWrites.