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Independent poetry publishing company. Founded 2021 brainchild of adam Shove submissions to [email protected]

05/08/2025

Flickers is the antipode to Nocturnal. Set in Lisbon, I had the intention of writing a collection that feels like an ode to latter days of summer. The concept was simple, I wanted to have a book that simply explored the winding streets embracing the art of microchopping words and verses to be more expressive than what they could have been. A huge influence of the book was My Method Actor by Nilüfer Yanya, which is very apparent in the cover, and can also be found in the words within. I have so much love and respect for Christina Hennemann, LB Olsen, and Ella Aranyani for taking the time and their kind words they each said about the collection, connecting with the human elements of being in a different city and discovering new things about yourself. With all that, I present DTPP39

adam

08/07/2025

L. M. Beatty was a part of the memories anthology, and subsequently became the Pushcart nominee, and I suggested the idea of a collection. So at the start of the year the collection came in, and I knew that the manuscript whispered opus. From the order of the poems, to the drawings which are so carefully placed, this is a collection which should be read as the time rolls in either direction. What this book really is, is a million dollars worth of thoughts, musings, and all the other messy bits which she carries around.

I present DTPP38

adam

10/06/2025

This never feels any less crazy when I think about it, but four years ago I got drunk and thought it would be a good idea to become a publisher, 34 individual collections, 3 anthologies, 28 authors, and so much planned for the year ahead. To everyone who has submitted a manuscript, poem for an anthology, bought a book, contributed artwork, thank you.

adam

09/06/2025

This book is the first that we have released to be named after a place. Dark Peaks, after the area in the Peak District where she lives, and weaves its inspiration from. The pieces which weave her storytelling with moments of her life and trauma, each a condensed version of an emotion. Hannah collects herself into four states of emotions, showing that there is always light to be found in the depths of the forest of both the mind, and life.
I present DTPP37

adam

12/05/2025

Rhys is one of those people who I love to work with, no matter how heavy the subjects he wants to discuss. So when I got the call back in April I knew something was brewing. The book found its inception in the dark moment of a friend dying; his words feel like solace to himself and his fallen brothers family, while his guests present their own perspective on the world and situation. The words classic or masterpiece get flippantly used because people don’t wish to be late to lauding praise, but the truth is that finding home is about beginning again, and most importantly it is healthy.
I present DTPP36

adam

15/04/2025

The initial schedule for 2025 had this book set for release in June or July, and then the usual madness of poets dropping out and missing hand in deadlines, and here we are. None of that is really relevant to the storytelling weaved into the pages, stories that may seem arcane at first glance, once you look past the Irish language and understand the metaphors which twist and lock themselves into place, along with her honest confessions in regards to life and starting again after a near death experience, Icarus Isn’t Dead is a book that serves as a spirit guide to help navigate through the world of theatre.
I present DTPP35

adam

26/03/2025

Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed so far to the ocean conservation anthology, I do need to try and write something for that myself. So please keep the submissions coming, the cover which we can’t wait to receive will be done by the incredible Andrea Henderson. As always a maximum of five poems, with all the profits going to Surfers Against Sewage. Email all submissions to [email protected] the deadline is December 31st, with a release date of April 2026.

Adam

21/03/2025

Words take shape is more than a figurative statement, so much more than what you might think. The concept of writing in such an ergodic manner where the words and titles intertwine together, as seen in the cover, how everything seemingly falls into its place in a very organic fashion. Ashley has been able to breakdown poetry to a singular point, before reconstructing it in a manner that she deems to be more interesting and introspective than it ever was before; originally that was to her, but you’ll realise it was for us all.
I present DTPP34

adam

08/03/2025

Since 2023 we have always released two female poets during the month of March as it’s women’s month, and the 8th is international women’s day. So we are showcasing our incredible female poets. An exhibition of respect and love to the writers, and artists who influence us every day.

06/03/2025

I think it was easter last year when I got the initial message from Giselle, asking me what spaces there were available for this year. At the time it was relatively clear, but it’s Giselle, the woman who had 5 poems in the first anthology, and this is the sixth book that she has been a part of, even if the list had been full, things would have been moved around to accommodate her, she has been here since the start. This collection is laced with references to the late great David Lynch, and his incredible series Twin Peaks, Laura Palmer is found throughout the pages; the imagery that is meticulously shown in her verses reminding me of both Lynch and Malick. The scenes that dive into her traumas, life, and world she experiences, and reads about. Giselle has and always will be someone who thinks with such depth about what she wants to say, and how it should be presented, she is a generational auteur, we just get to read the screenplay.
With that said
I present DTPP33

adam

12/02/2025

Firstly, this is a book that has a tedious link between multiple poets across different continents, without Giselle, would Steph have been published? Without Steph, would Katherinne have been published? Also, without Steph would we be here for the first of two releases with Jordan this year? But it wasn’t originally supposed to be like this. Flat Front was sent to me as a colossal idea, which in time, formed into two books; this being the first. A highly personal book, which explores her sexuality, and just how she looks at both herself and the world she occupies. A book which has the ability to more of a state of mind, or movement, so those who submerge themselves in are living it. Question remains, are you ready for a Flat Front 2025?
I present DTPP32

adam

21/01/2025

Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed thus far to the Ocean anthology, I can’t wait to receive more of your work. We have reached out to Surfers Against Sewage to collaborate with them as our charity of choice, we’re just waiting to hear back from them.

As for submissions, a maximum of five poems per submission, which are open until December 31st 2025, for a release date of April 2026. please send submissions as a word, pages, or PDF document to [email protected]

I can’t wait to share this collection,

adam

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