Eff-able anthology to hold book event in Birmingham

Eff-able, “a spicy anthology of queer crip poetry”, will celebrate its publication with an event held in Birmingham during Disability Pride Month. The collection of writing published by Fourteen Poems, a London-based poetry publisher, spotlighting LGBTQ+ poets, features writers from the Midlands including: contributors Katie (Tom) Walters, Madailín Burnhope, Scarlett Ward, and eff-able mentor Sallyanne Rock, all of whom will deliver live readings as part of the event.

Eff-able is published by Fourteen Poems

The launch, which will be held at Sidewalk Bar from 7pm on Tuesday 15^th July, combines poetry reading with cabaret. Hosted by bisexual, drag king Crip Ladywood, eff-able Brum will also feature performances from Alanna Boden and Lola Thorne, as well as an introduction from co-creators, George Parker and JP Seabright. There will, of course, also be an opportunity to buy your own copy of eff-able.

“Whether looking at long term connections or kink, or relishing the flush of desire and the simple joy of touch, these poems rejoice in love, sex, and bodies, shining a light on a much-marginalised part of the LGBTQ+ community.

“With poetry that is bold, tender, boundary-pushing and eye-opening, eff-able blows stereotypes apart by focusing on all aspects of the erotic and sensual bodily experience for queer disabled people.”

The Birmingham event is part of the ‘This is Not a Side Show’ book tour, which includes the launch in London and an online book launch on Sunday 13^th July. Tickets for the events are pay what you can, with low income pricing available. Booking and further information including full details of accessibility can be found online.

Eff-able is also available to pre-order from the Fourteen Poems website.