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David Ralph Lewis

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David Ralph Lewis is a Bristol based blackout poet and short story writer. When not writing, he enjoys taking photos occasionally and dancing badly at gigs. He is currently working on a speculative novel, a collection of poems and another book of short stories.

On his website, David maintains a blog about writing, art and politics. He also posts daily newspaper blackout poems on Instagram. Fortnightly, he sends out a newsletter with recommendations.

His work has appeared in the Lies, Dreaming podcast, Pure Slush and DogEar Magazines. His debut collection of short stories Amber Stars: One Night of Stories is available now, as well a play script, now available in paperback: Remain Vigilant: Two Linked One Act Plays.

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	These Poems Are Not What They Seem by Kristin Garth (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Justin Karcher (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Lana Rhiannon (Contributor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2020	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Neon Literary Magazine #51 by Krishan Coupland (Editor), Gareth D. Jones (Goodreads Author), Anthony Cartwright 3.93 avg rating — 14 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fevers of the Mind Press Presents the Poets of 2020 by David L. O'Nan (Goodreads Author) (Editor/Contributor), Hillesha O'Nan (co-editor/contributor), Roberto Zariskeeni (photographer) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2021 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Amber Stars: One Night of Stories 2.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Our Voices in the Chaos it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Spare Parts by M. Amelia Eikli (Goodreads Author), David Ralph Lewis (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Martian Wave: 2018 by J. Alan Erwine (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Eddie D. Moore (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), G.O. Clark (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Remain Vigilant: Two Linked One-Act Plays 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Obscura : New Uncanny Tales (Comma Short Story Course Book 30)

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Before the Coffee Gets Cold (Before the Coffee Gets Cold, #1)

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