Oliver James Lomax: Launch of new poetry collection

Poet Oliver James Lomax launches his new collection 'I Found God Alone and He Was Grieving' with readings and conversation at The Portico Library.

Oliver James Lomax launches his new poetry collection 'I Found God Alone and He Was Grieving', published by The Aftershock Review, a book exploring sobriety, death, prayer, class and labour. He will be joined by poet Tom Branfoot reading from his new collection 'Volatile' (the87press, 2026), and will be in conversation with The Aftershock Review editor Max Wallis. All ticket sales are donated to the charity Bebe's Hive, which funds free creative grief support for children and families.