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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 — 10 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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What good is this scattering over the grass, this gold and white confetti, these eyes opening at dawn and closing in the twilight? These are Freya’s flowers and she is welcome to them. We have no use for blooms. Callous gods, you cannot substitute one beauty for another. What help is protection now? Your garlands […]

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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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