Tim Tim Cheng

They Leave to Reach Likeness - Words Without Borders A series of refusals reflects and refracts notions of family, spirituality, and belongingness in Hong Kong writer Ka Yee Lee’s poem.

A series of refusals reflects and refracts notions of family, spirituality, and belongingness in Hong Kong writer Ka Yee Lee’s poem (tr. @timtimtmi.bsky.social ). Read “They Leave to Reach Likeness” here: buff.ly/5Gn82UH

An painting of fruit in a bowl, overlaid in white text it reads: Poetry,They Leave to Reach Likeness By Ka Yee Lee, translated from Chinese by Tim Tim Cheng, He says: “Pain is a pair of different shoes.” The rain will never fall.

Today we’re sharing Ka Yee Lee’s poem “They Leave to Reach Likeness,” (tr. @timtimtmi.bsky.social ). This poem floats through the familial and spiritual bonds that tie us to our pasts. Find the full poem (and a reading in Chinese) here wordswithoutborders.org/read/article...

Public Lending Right (PLR) - authors, illustrators - British Library Published authors, illustrators, editors, translators or audiobook narrators could could receive up to £6,600 per year from public library loans.

Only learned about Public Lending Right (PLR) today & thought I'd share the reg link here: "Are you a published author, illustrator, editor, translator or audiobook narrator? You could receive up to £6,600 per year from public library loans." www.bl.uk/services/plr (Ty for showing yr £21 invoices 🔥)

trying to think of good UK-Based Nature Phenomena. so far I got:
- starling murmurations in Somerset
- bluefin tuna jumping in Cornwall
- salmon jumping in NE England

what else. more ideas pls. ideally ones which aren't jumping fish

Join Magma contributors and editors to celebrate the online launch of Magma 93: Liberation!
Editors Isabelle Baafi @timtimtmi.bsky.social & @sohinibasak.bsky.social look forward to seeing you there!

Thu 13th Nov, 7-8pm

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We're absolutely delighted to announce Magma 93 'Liberation' is now published and available to buy on our website.
Edited by Isabelle Baafi @timtimtmi.bsky.social & @sohinibasak.bsky.social
#liberation #magma93
Get your hands on a copy now!
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It's here.

BAD LANGUAGE
13/11/25

"made with love and horror, & a guidebook for our time" — @adamzmith.bsky.social
"Mayer's words & a gift and a gateway" — @elizabethlovatt.bsky.social
"incantation & spell distil a complex argument" — Lola Olufemi

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‘A major work on language and translation, art-reading and writing, race, femininity and, above all, on pain. It has a definitive and reclamatory power, combining elegy with research and personal experience in a way that is scholarly, expressive, and immensely readable.’ —Preti Taneja

ANNAH, INFINITE comes out AUG 19. Terima Kasih Byk kl sdh pesan. Pre-orders mean a lot to authors, so I’m v thankful for all yr support.

Enormously grateful for this blurb from Preti Taneja. (Blurbers are part of this book, readers are part of this book 🙏🏼)

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IG post from writer Padraig Kenny dismantling claims that ai could ever translate books as well as a human

Post from the great Padraig Kenny over on IG

Cover of Cambridge Elements "Gender and Politics, Attitudes toward Political Authoritarianism in Economically Advanced Democracies" by Amy C. Alexander and Gëfjon Off. The background features a vibrant pink and orange texture.

New Cambridge Element 'Attitudes toward Political Authoritarianism in Economically Advanced Democracies' by Amy C. Alexander & @gefjonoff.bsky.social is free access until the 16th of July, 2025 -

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#cambridgeelements #politics

ahh thanks for the very kind words!

The cover of 'The Tattoo Collector' by Tim Tim Cheng. The cover are depicts forearms and hands reaching down with illustrations of ferns, flowers, and butterflies emerging from and wrapping around the arms.

I've been enjoying this poetry collection from @timtimtmi.bsky.social published by @ninearchespress.bsky.social and a shout out to the beautiful cover art by Au Wah Yan ❤️ #LiftToTheSky #PoetryCommunity

On a pink background with a dark red slash on the cover, book shows title, ‘Annah, Infinite by Khairani Barokka’, and ‘Tilted Axis Press’.

The book of my life (so far), ANNAH, INFINITE is an escape story.

A translation of a painting, in speculative nonfic, poetry & art. Took 14 yrs, &I’m inviting you to love it as I do. Aug 19 UK, Nov 11 US.

For reviews/i’views/events: tramy@tiltedaxispress.com
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UNCOMMON - a book launch & #poetry reading with Theophilus Kwek, Cynthia Miller, @timtimtmi.bsky.social & Shze-Hui Tjoa
Sunday 15th June 7pm
Typewronger Books, Edinburgh @typewronger.bsky.social
Grab your FREE ticket
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Black text on background of Trans Solidarity Flag: Fossil Free Books stands in solidarity with our trans siblings. We are united in our anger at the Supreme Court ruling and EHRC update. Rather than providing “clarity”, this ruling and the EHRC interim update are causing confusion, uncertainty and fear. They have also given strength to the authoritarian, sexist campaign for the persecution and ostracism of trans women. Trans, non-binary and intersex people – including bookworkers – are facing exclusion from basic aspects of public life.

We stand in solidarity with our trans siblings and are united in our anger at the Supreme Court ruling & EHRC update.

Trans, non-binary and intersex people are facing exclusion from basic aspects of public life.

Please read this thread that contains recommendations and calls to action.

Before the war I was a professor, a provider, and a builder of dreams.
Now I lost my jop and My dream😓💔
Above that we have little chance to survive, and any help can make a huge difference in Our life.
No one care about us, You are our only hope.. 🙏♥️ gofund.me/ed0a66c6

I take no pleasure from pointing it out, but the wealthiest 10% group is wider than you might think:

"The researchers found that about 65% of that increase could be attributed to emissions from the global richest 10%, a group they defined as including all those earning more than £36,472 a year."

Thank you Poetry Review @poetrysociety.bsky.social and Erica Hesketh for reviewing The Tattoo Collector by @timtimtmi.bsky.social in the latest Issue, for finding these poems "exhilarating reading".
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***Deadline is Sat 5th April, 2025***

Editors Isabelle Baafi @timtimtmi.bsky.social & @sohinibasak.bsky.social can't wait to receive your submissions for Magma 93: The Liberation Issue.

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Pinks #30: A Poetics of Reverberation On the prose of Anthony V. Capildeo

One of my favourite poets, Anthony V. Capildeo, is also a brilliant essayist. Here I made a small selection of passages that illuminate their own work someflowerssoon.substack.com/p/pinks-30-a...

We have extended the deadline for submissions to the Liberation issue to 5th April.

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Editors Isabelle Baafi @timtimtmi.bsky.social & @sohinibasak.bsky.social can't wait to receive your submissions for Magma 93: The Liberation Issue.

What does ‘liberation’ mean to you?

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Editors Isabelle Baafi @timtimtmi.bsky.social & @sohinibasak.bsky.social can't wait to receive your submissions for Magma 93: The Liberation Issue.

What does ‘liberation’ mean to you?

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Delighted to offer our THREE #JhalakPrize Poetry Longlist titles together as a book bundle, for just £19.99.

Enjoy these brilliant books by @mailbykite.bsky.social @timtimtmi.bsky.social and Amaan Hyder:
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We are over the moon to have THREE poetry books in excellent company on the #JhalakPrize Poetry Longlist - congratulations @mailbykite.bsky.social @timtimtmi.bsky.social & Amaan Hyder - and all the other brilliant poets & writers recognised by the Jhalak prize longlist! 🥳📚

CALL OUT FOR SUBMISSIONS!

Editors @isabellebaafi @timtimtmi.bsky.social & @sohinibasak.bsky.social can't wait to receive your submissions for Magma 93: The Liberation Issue.

What does ‘liberation’ mean to you?

More info and to submit: magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub...

📷Yasuyoshi Chiba

i think im about to cry in the hair salon

reading a poetry collection about the friendship between mothers and daughters and i couldnt stop welling up every 2 pages