CJ Wagstaff
CJ Wagstaff is a poet, musician and non-fiction writer from Neath in South Wales. His work has appeared or is forthcoming in Poetry Wales, Swim Press, Buzz Magazine and others. In his practice, CJ is interested in exploring interpersonal relationships to place. He is currently studying for a PhD in creative writing.
Spring 2025 - Next Door's Dog Barking
Spring 2025 - Heron Song
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The Waters That Raised Us
As a nation, Wales has deep cultural and geomorphological associations with water. In this vital anthology, editor Taylor Edmonds asks nine contemporary Welsh writers to consider how the waters we live alongside shape who we are and connect us to one another. Drawing on personal experience, family history, folklore and local legend, they explore the waters that have raised them, from seas, rivers and waterfalls to reservoirs and swimming pools. In doing so, they address the fears that come with knowing these bodies of water are at risk from climate change. The result is a powerful collection of unique stories, histories and imagined futures for the waters of Wales, which remind us why these vital forces need both our protection and respect. Includes essays by Sofia Brizio, Taylor Edmonds, Malachy Edwards, Dylan Huw, Joshua Jones, Francesca Reece, Durre Shahwar, Kathryn Tann, CJ Wagstaff and Kandace Siobhan Walker.
These Pages Sing: Spring 2025
Spring 2025 Issue of These Pages Sing Literary Magazine: a curated collection of poetry and short fiction from writers with a Welsh connection.