Dangling: This poem was inspired by the photo I took (iPhone 13 Pro Max) of one of the lead dancers after the opening night of a modern ballet by Carlo Calma titled ‘Diyosa’ an adaptation of  Philippine Mythology’s gods and goddesses alive in nature. 

Dangling a poem by James Navé

When you dangle, do you barely belong or dangle 
larger-than-life? "May I have this dance?"  Magic words 
to shy people in large rooms who officially say they want 
you to ignore them, but like snowdrops on steady gaze days, 
I'll bet shy people love to dance. Can we open our wings 
in the longing mist? Listen, do you hear the sea off 
the Irish coast? There are no cracks in the third position. 
The night belongs to those blue dreams sky danglers know 
in the moments when twists and spins become long
and lines make circles in the laughing air. 



From the Program 

"Carlo Calma’s 'Diyosa' is a full- length contemporary ballet adaptation of Philippine Mythology’s gods and goddesses alive in nature. This Ballet Philippines' world premiere is a story about fantasy set in a dreamy, mythical world but rooted in strong Filipino culture and heritage and even a bit of Pinoy humor. To be relevant with the times and to empower future generations, (generations a hundred years from now, in fact), the ethos of sustainability will be a focus, sending a clear message about climate change and its effects on the world. Fun and entertaining, with eclectic god characters, it will fuse fashion, art, music, and architecture with the magicalpower of dance.”

Dangling: A poem by James Navé

Dr. Essie Speaks Podcast 
Episode 96: Sometimes You Just Have To Get It Out

Host: Dr. Essie McKoy Ed.D - Best Selling Author | Speaker
Guest: Briana Breezy CaBell - Author | CEO & Founder at Elohim Multimedia 
Guest: Candy H. Speight - Author | CEO at Order Your Steps LLC 

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Sometimes You Just Have To Get It Out

James Navé here. Welcome to Twice 5 Miles Radio. In this captivating episode, we dive into the world of spoken word, poetry, and the early days of the Poetry Slam with Ray McNiece, the Poet Laureate of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and a true legend of the Poetry Slam scene. Join us as Ray shares exclusive stories from the inception of the Poetry Slam and reminisces about his journey in the vibrant national poetry scene, which includes helping to build the Asheville poetry community into a national force. 

Not just a poet, Ray McNiece is also a gifted educator, singer-songwriter, and actor. Discover how his powerful stage presence captivates audiences, leading to standing ovations and solidifying his status as a Slam Poetry icon. Ray's multi-faceted career includes founding his educational company, Page to Stage Productions, consulting for Word Forward in Singapore, and performing in renowned theaters.

From sharing a keynote address with Robert Bly at the First Coast Writers Conference to touring Italy with Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Ray's passion for poetry knows no bounds. Tune in to Twice 5 Miles Radio and immerse yourself in the creative world of Ray McNiece, a true master of the spoken word.

Enjoy the show

The American Poetry Slam with Ray McNiece,  Poet Laureate of Cleveland Heights, Ohio.

Welcome to Twice 5 Miles Radio. James Navé here. I'm thrilled to have filmmaker Walon Green as my guest in this episode. Walon reflects on the environmental changes since his Oscar-winning documentary, The Hellstorm Chronicle, was released in 1972. He emphasizes the battle between humans and insects that has lasted for millennia, pointing out that insects seem to be winning. Walon warns that if we don't alter our ways, humanity could face extinction sooner rather than later. Nevertheless, Walon highlights that we have the means to live in harmony with the planet if we choose to do so. The conversation starts with Walon discussing his passion for the natural world, including his love for falcons. Enjoy the show!

The Hellstorm Chronicle: A Battle Between Insects and Human with Academy Award winner Walon Green

In this episode I chat to Sara Hunt, founder and publisher of the award-winning, Manchester-based independent publishing house Saraband Books.
If you're an author or aspiring publishing professional, this one is well worth a listen as Sara offers some insightful suggestions into working in the industry and getting published.
She also chats about the biases that Northern publishers face in the UK book industry.

Find out more about Saraband here https://saraband.net/about-us/ and follow them on Twitter @SarabandBooks and Instagram @sarabandbooks


Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for Brass Band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.

Episode 7: Sara Hunt

S3E6 Queer Writes Session: R.W.R. McDonald with Avi Duckor-Jones

New Podcast Episode Alert! 

In this episode Rob chats with Avi Duckor-Jones about his debut novel, Max, published by Affirm Press in May 2024.

Join us as we chat with Avi about the experience between writing Max, a novel, and Swim, his award-winning novella. We dive deep into the concept of author identity and how it intertwines with their work and discuss the pressure of book promotion with disclosure.

Plus, get an insider's look at Avi's time on Survivor and how it influenced his writing! 

Along the way, Avi shares invaluable writing advice that you won’t want to miss.

Tune in for an episode packed with insights and inspiration. 

Avi’s shout out books this episode are:
People from the Pit Stand Up and Party Legend by Sam Duckor-Jones

We the Animals and Blackouts by Justin Torres
What Belongs to You by Garth Greenwell
Queer Writes Session (QWS) Podcast, a Words & Nerds spin off series hosted by Rob aka R.W.R. McDonald and Jonathan Butler, in partnership with Blarney Books & Art in Port Fairy.

Books mentioned and reviews can be found on QUEER WRITES SESSIONS | Blarney Books and Art

Resources mentioned and a transcript for this episode’s interview is available at QWS Podcast · R.W.R. McDonald https://rwrmcdonald.com/

S3E6 Avi Duckor-Jones full episode

S3E6 Queer Writes Session: R.W.R. McDonald with Avi Duckor-Jones

The second of two special episodes based around the craft of writing, Ep. 29 of First Impressions features more chat with Brooklyn-based author Douglas Berman as we turn to travel writing, both of us having lived in the Far East and written about our experiences there to some degree. 

We discuss the risks and benefits of bearing witness to a place as outsiders and how well-known authors like DH Lawrence and George Orwell have fared doing the same, as well as the expectations that come with setting fiction in a particular time and/or place. 

Poetry is also discussed and Doug chooses a travel-related Derek Walcott poem, The Castaway, to share. Within the conversation there is news of the second of my two novels forthcoming on Pine Goat – The Neighbours, a speculative thriller set in a fictional northern town in which a community finds themselves with unanticipated superpowers. I read an extract from The Neighbours at 44:16 while Doug shares his short pieces ‘Taiwan in the New Year’ (13:56) and ‘Iced Sausages’ (21:35) plus a poem of his own (54:12).  

A giveaway of the audiobook version of my last published novel Hong Kong Rocks is mentioned. Drop me a line at pjhwriting@gmail.com if you’d like more details of that.  

Some links to topics we covered: 

More reflections on DH Lawrence’s ‘Mornings in Mexico’: https://modernistreviewcouk.wordpress.com/2022/01/31/the-travellers-mirror-indigenous-tribes-and-he-modernising-west-in-d-h-lawrences-morning-in-mexico-1927/ 

DH Lawrence’s ‘Studies in Classic American Literature’ examined: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/29/books/review/dh-lawrence-american-classics-literature-soul.html 

On author David TK Wong’s life and work: https://davidtkwong.com

More about Eileen Chang’s life and work: https://aaww.org/a-lifelong-romance-reflections-on-eileen-changs-life-work-and-legacy/  

Details of Garth Simmons’ two books Hole Punch and The Men in My Life can be found via his Instagram page, which is an excellent follow: https://www.instagram.com/garth_simmons/ 

Hong Kong Rocks audiobook available on Google Play/other audiobook platforms: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Peter_Humphreys_Hong_Kong_Rocks?id=AQAAAEDCw1-DjM&hl=en_GB

First Impressions - Episode 29 - The Writing Journey (feat. Douglas Berman)

Northern Voices explores Northern writers (published and unpublished), storytelling and publishing. The podcast is hosted by Jen Bowden, a writer, editor and journalist with a PhD in Creative Writing from Curtin University exploring biases against the North in the UK book industry.

Provocative Conversations from Twice 5 Miles Radio is a podcast devoted to candid, often surprising exchanges with artists, thinkers, and cultural instigators who speak from the core. Each episode dives beneath the surface to explore the stories and questions that shape our lives.

I’m James Navé—poet, storyteller, educator, and longtime creative collaborator. With an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and decades of teaching experience across the globe, I help writers and performers tap into their authentic voices through public speaking, creative writing, and the Imaginative Storm method, which I co-developed with Allegra Huston.

My most recent book, 100 Days: A Poetic Memoir After Cancer (3: A Taos Press), documents a hundred days of healing and poetic reckoning. I’m also co-author of Write What You Don’t Know and How to Read for an Audience—practical guides for anyone seeking to speak and write with more truth and power.

I’ve directed festivals, hosted literary salons, taught with Julia Cameron, and memorized over 600 poems. I still believe in the power of a well-told story, the light through stained glass, and the open road with nothing but a podcast and a windshield full of stars.

Words and Nerds Podcast is an entertaining and conversational podcast that aims to get inside a writer's mind. We discuss books, the social and political influences of a writer's work and how literature has the power to change the world. 

The podcast digs deep to bring you an in depth and sometimes humorous analysis of the author's book and its influences. Join us for a new way of looking at literature. 

Dani Vee your host, English teacher, podcaster, reader, book enthusiast and over-thinker. Dani is joined by various guest co-hosts and has a number of spin off episodes including the Feedback Sessions, Summer Series Takeover, Bite-Size Episodes, livestreams, mash-ups and cross-overs. 

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I'm a writer and editor based in Lancaster. Check out my podcasts Pet Projects (in which I interview creative types about their pets - and their projects), First Impressions (a surreal slice of literary cheesecake), and Monkey Scribbling (two older blokes reflect on their youth in the '90s through the letters they exchanged at the time). 

Pet Projects is a collaboration with Ana Rebolledo and Monkey Scribbling with Richard Pye. 

The family band I formed with my brother, Decaying Leather, in 1989 continues to write and record. Our music can also be found on SoundCloud and elsewhere.

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