Performance Poet - aka
Writer/Author 'Heart On Her Sleeve' &
The Emboldened Heart
Radio Presenter @ Beverley FM
Workshop Facilitator & Event Host
Well-Being Advocate Her poetry, known for its raw emotion and honesty, explores vulnerability and resilience, resonating deeply with readers and audiences. Amanda’s work offers comfort and inspiration to many, making them feel
seen and understood. Amanda has performed at various events and festivals: the Festival of Love; Scunthorpe Pride; No Limits Festival; and Ripon Poetry Festival. Her poetry has been featured in a number of magazines, collections and anthologies, including: The Script Magazine; the High Wolds Poetry Anthologies; the Dark Poet's Society; LiveWire Poetry and Online Anthologies. More recently, her poetry has been included in: “The Written Woman Anthology” (2025); and, “Write to Be Heard” (2025). The latter was published by Pebble Press, written for and by survivors of coercive control and/or post-separation abuse working with 'Mums In Need'. In addition, Amanda has published two poetry books of her own. The most recent is “The Emboldened Heart”, published in January 2026. Her debut collection ''Heart on her Sleeve'' was published in January 2024. Both books have been published by Enigma Press Partnership Publishing (www.partnershippublishing.co.uk)
She first performed at Yada Yada, The Confessional, Speak Out Scunny, North Speaks, Away with Words and continues to perform her poetry across the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire region. Amanda, also, works with local libraries running poetry events and workshops collaborating with local musicians, other writers and poets. She does not follow any rules and lets her creativity shape her work. Her poetry is bold and edgy and is a reflection of her own mind and heart. She loves both performing her work and hosting events. She always encourages others to write as a way to express themselves and share their feelings. She believes writing your emotions down and saying how you feel on paper is cathartic and has helped her through many difficult times. She is the living embodiment of her own philosophy of: “Never stop believing in yourself - it's all down to you!”
If you would like to book a poetry event/workshop, mental wellbeing facilitator or are in need of a host; Amanda is your friendly, warm and energetic answer! She is available most Fridays and alternate Weekends. Other dates and times are available with prior booking. Please send your requests to her directly, to find out about her availability.
