Jonathan Wonham
@jonathanwonham.bsky.social
Scottish 🏴 indie poet, author of Poetry Introduction 7 (Faber & Faber), Steel Horizon (Incline Press), Ordinary Others, Vulgar Variants, The Ukraine Trilogy and Ceasefire Now! (Drizzle-Dazzle)
At the Free Verse Poetry Book Fair in London for my poetry imprint Drizzle-Dazzle. Twice the sales of last year and lots of interesting conversations. The Poetry Library was also present and asked me to become a supplier of books rather than a donor - a nice recognition of my work. #DrizzleDazzle
April 26, 2026 at 11:43 AM
At the Free Verse Poetry Book Fair in London for my poetry imprint Drizzle-Dazzle. Twice the sales of last year and lots of interesting conversations. The Poetry Library was also present and asked me to become a supplier of books rather than a donor - a nice recognition of my work. #DrizzleDazzle
Thank you to singer/songwriter Mariam Daniel from @lovemusichateracism_luton who has purchased a copy of Diary of a Spice Seller at the Eid Festival, Wardown Park Luton. We sold more than 20 books today 😊
March 22, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Thank you to singer/songwriter Mariam Daniel from @lovemusichateracism_luton who has purchased a copy of Diary of a Spice Seller at the Eid Festival, Wardown Park Luton. We sold more than 20 books today 😊
A special evening today as I was invited to present Diary of a Spice Seller at the Lord Mayor of Luton’s Iftar dinner. The event was a fundraiser for Gaza run by CAP Foundation. Thanks to Cllr Tahmina for the invitation.
March 12, 2026 at 9:42 PM
A special evening today as I was invited to present Diary of a Spice Seller at the Lord Mayor of Luton’s Iftar dinner. The event was a fundraiser for Gaza run by CAP Foundation. Thanks to Cllr Tahmina for the invitation.
On Wed 28th Jan at 19.00 London time, join Book Club on Palestine for a one hour presentation of ‘Diary of a Spice Seller’ by Mohammed Yasser Al-Batniji. Copy the Zoom link in comments to register for the meeting.
January 27, 2026 at 7:41 PM
On Wed 28th Jan at 19.00 London time, join Book Club on Palestine for a one hour presentation of ‘Diary of a Spice Seller’ by Mohammed Yasser Al-Batniji. Copy the Zoom link in comments to register for the meeting.
Here’s the ‘Free the Bee’ storytelling session for young people from Gaza, brilliantly organised by my friend David Heathfield. Several brilliant young writers from Gaza took part. I have linked the YouTube video in comments. To hear about Mohammed’s book #DiaryOfASpiceSeller go to 1:34:30.
January 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Here’s the ‘Free the Bee’ storytelling session for young people from Gaza, brilliantly organised by my friend David Heathfield. Several brilliant young writers from Gaza took part. I have linked the YouTube video in comments. To hear about Mohammed’s book #DiaryOfASpiceSeller go to 1:34:30.
Fledgling publisher Drizzle-Dazzle launches new book - an account of the Gaza genocide told by a 17-year-old in Gaza.
‘Diary of a Spice Seller’ by Mohammed Yasser Al-Batniji (Drizzle-Dazzle, Dec 2025)
Hardback book, 142 pages, Cost £10
Copies can be purchased by contacting me through messaging.
‘Diary of a Spice Seller’ by Mohammed Yasser Al-Batniji (Drizzle-Dazzle, Dec 2025)
Hardback book, 142 pages, Cost £10
Copies can be purchased by contacting me through messaging.
December 3, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Fledgling publisher Drizzle-Dazzle launches new book - an account of the Gaza genocide told by a 17-year-old in Gaza.
‘Diary of a Spice Seller’ by Mohammed Yasser Al-Batniji (Drizzle-Dazzle, Dec 2025)
Hardback book, 142 pages, Cost £10
Copies can be purchased by contacting me through messaging.
‘Diary of a Spice Seller’ by Mohammed Yasser Al-Batniji (Drizzle-Dazzle, Dec 2025)
Hardback book, 142 pages, Cost £10
Copies can be purchased by contacting me through messaging.
Luton Literature Authorfest takes place today from 11.30 am to 3.30 pm at Luton Central Library. Hope to see you there. #LutonCentralLibrary #LutonLiteratureAuthorfest @lutonliteraturecic
November 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Luton Literature Authorfest takes place today from 11.30 am to 3.30 pm at Luton Central Library. Hope to see you there. #LutonCentralLibrary #LutonLiteratureAuthorfest @lutonliteraturecic
I just received the splendid Issue 4 of Swerve Magazine (literature and arts) in which I have six poems written for and about the people of Gaza. Thank you to the editors of Swerve for including this work. Linocut illustrations by Nick Wonham. #SwerveJournal
#poetry @swervejournal.bsky.social
#poetry @swervejournal.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I just received the splendid Issue 4 of Swerve Magazine (literature and arts) in which I have six poems written for and about the people of Gaza. Thank you to the editors of Swerve for including this work. Linocut illustrations by Nick Wonham. #SwerveJournal
#poetry @swervejournal.bsky.social
#poetry @swervejournal.bsky.social
This is a postcard-sized artwork by Armelle Thaï that my wife and I purchased during our recent trip to Cork to visit the Palestine Postcard Project exhibition organised by @swervejournal.bsky.social at Uillinn Gallery in Skibbereen. The exhibition offered 1600 artworks for sale in support of UNRWA.
November 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
This is a postcard-sized artwork by Armelle Thaï that my wife and I purchased during our recent trip to Cork to visit the Palestine Postcard Project exhibition organised by @swervejournal.bsky.social at Uillinn Gallery in Skibbereen. The exhibition offered 1600 artworks for sale in support of UNRWA.
Very happy to see my poetry books about the war on Gaza displayed in the Scottish Poetry Library. Contact me directly if you’d like to buy a copy (£20 + P&P). Each purchase supports Palestinian charities.
August 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Very happy to see my poetry books about the war on Gaza displayed in the Scottish Poetry Library. Contact me directly if you’d like to buy a copy (£20 + P&P). Each purchase supports Palestinian charities.
In London at the demonstration with my poetry books today #freepalestine
August 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
In London at the demonstration with my poetry books today #freepalestine
Feedback about my new book Dystopia Persecutia. Copies available direct from me raising money for Medical Aid for Palestinians. DM me for details.
August 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Feedback about my new book Dystopia Persecutia. Copies available direct from me raising money for Medical Aid for Palestinians. DM me for details.
I’ve given my Grief, Protest and Hope poetry workshop four times now, most recently at the Quaker Meeting House in Hitchin. Contact me if you’d like me to do a workshop for your Palestine 🇵🇸 support group. The workshop lasts 60-90 minutes and has received very positive feedback from participants.
July 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I’ve given my Grief, Protest and Hope poetry workshop four times now, most recently at the Quaker Meeting House in Hitchin. Contact me if you’d like me to do a workshop for your Palestine 🇵🇸 support group. The workshop lasts 60-90 minutes and has received very positive feedback from participants.
Reading from my new book ‘Dystopia Persecutia’ this evening (Fri 30 May) in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland. The book is subtitled ‘Book 2 of the Sixth War on Gaza’. Free, but let us know you’re attending by notifying the e-mail address shown on the notice below #Skibbereen
May 30, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Reading from my new book ‘Dystopia Persecutia’ this evening (Fri 30 May) in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland. The book is subtitled ‘Book 2 of the Sixth War on Gaza’. Free, but let us know you’re attending by notifying the e-mail address shown on the notice below #Skibbereen
Selling my poetry books today @hertsbookfestival in @beamtheatre in the lovely old town of Hertford. Also selling ‘Beneath the Gaza Sky’ by my friend Shadi Salem #ShadiSalem #JonathanWonhamPoet #DrizzleDazzle #DystopiaPersecutia #CeasefireNow #NickWonhamPrintmaker #Poetry #PoetryCommunity
May 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Selling my poetry books today @hertsbookfestival in @beamtheatre in the lovely old town of Hertford. Also selling ‘Beneath the Gaza Sky’ by my friend Shadi Salem #ShadiSalem #JonathanWonhamPoet #DrizzleDazzle #DystopiaPersecutia #CeasefireNow #NickWonhamPrintmaker #Poetry #PoetryCommunity
15th May is Palestinian Nakba Commemoration Day and an appropriate day on which to publish my new book ‘Dystopia Persecutia’ which is a sequel to my first book about the war on Gaza called ‘Ceasefire Now!’ To purchase please message me. Cost is £20 each +p&p profits supporting Palestinian charities.
May 16, 2025 at 12:18 PM
15th May is Palestinian Nakba Commemoration Day and an appropriate day on which to publish my new book ‘Dystopia Persecutia’ which is a sequel to my first book about the war on Gaza called ‘Ceasefire Now!’ To purchase please message me. Cost is £20 each +p&p profits supporting Palestinian charities.
April 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers were killed one-by one by Israeli troops on 23rd March. The body of one of the dead has been found with his hands tied. They dead men were hidden in a mass grave. The killings bear every indication of summary execution.
March 31, 2025 at 5:02 PM
15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers were killed one-by one by Israeli troops on 23rd March. The body of one of the dead has been found with his hands tied. They dead men were hidden in a mass grave. The killings bear every indication of summary execution.
Excited for THIS! #PalestineBookAwards
March 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Excited for THIS! #PalestineBookAwards
Some exciting news... I've been invited to Ireland for a writing residency by SWERVE (annual literary magazine / Lit Lounge / writing & art retreats). It will be the first time I've been a writer-in-residence.
SWERVE is making great strides with its beautiful journal @swervejournal.bsky.social
SWERVE is making great strides with its beautiful journal @swervejournal.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Some exciting news... I've been invited to Ireland for a writing residency by SWERVE (annual literary magazine / Lit Lounge / writing & art retreats). It will be the first time I've been a writer-in-residence.
SWERVE is making great strides with its beautiful journal @swervejournal.bsky.social
SWERVE is making great strides with its beautiful journal @swervejournal.bsky.social
In response to Justin Trudeau’s statement “I am a Zionist” made yesterday.
March 8, 2025 at 11:09 AM
In response to Justin Trudeau’s statement “I am a Zionist” made yesterday.
Ah yes, Moulton…
February 28, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Ah yes, Moulton…
25 years of marriage! A meal with my wife Vicky yesterday and a dozen oysters then beef Bourguignon. We discovered those dishes in France while living there - 9 years near Paris and lots of good times. Our children grew up speaking French. A fitting way to celebrate past years 🥂🍾 #silveranniversary
February 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
25 years of marriage! A meal with my wife Vicky yesterday and a dozen oysters then beef Bourguignon. We discovered those dishes in France while living there - 9 years near Paris and lots of good times. Our children grew up speaking French. A fitting way to celebrate past years 🥂🍾 #silveranniversary
Reading poems from my book ‘Ceasefire Now!’ this week in St Albans. The audience are members of St Albans Friends of Palestine.
February 23, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Reading poems from my book ‘Ceasefire Now!’ this week in St Albans. The audience are members of St Albans Friends of Palestine.
All four collections of my poetry covering the wars in Ukraine and Gaza are now sold out. The four books have raised more than £5600 for refugee charities. #drizzledazzle #warpoetry
February 16, 2025 at 9:31 AM
All four collections of my poetry covering the wars in Ukraine and Gaza are now sold out. The four books have raised more than £5600 for refugee charities. #drizzledazzle #warpoetry