Amanda (Mandy) Crundall

Biography

Amanda Crundall (a.k.a. “The Glam Poet”), is an accomplished and multi-faceted author, poet, spoken word performer, poetry workshop facilitator and radio presenter, at Beverley FM. She is based in East Yorkshire, UK. Her poetry, known for its raw emotion and honesty, explores vulnerability and resilience, resonating deeply with readers and audiences. She is unafraid to share own vulnerabilities, frailties and her darkest moments as well as her joys and loves. Amanda’s truth, humility, honesty and openness, connects profoundly with those who have encountered her work. Many find comfort, inspiration and empowerment in her writing - enabling them to feel understood, acknowledged and not so alone. Amanda has performed at various events and festivals: the Festival of Love, Doncaster; Scunthorpe Pride; No Limits Festival; and Ripon Poetry Festival. Her writing has featured in: The Script Magazine; the High Wolds Poetry Anthologies; the Dark Poet's Society; LiveWire Poetry and Online Anthologies. As the co-founder and former co-host of “Rabbiting On” spoken word/poetry group, she helped establish a thriving poetry community. Amanda has been delighted to see the group go from strength to strength, since passing over the baton with hosting duties. More recently, her poetry has been accepted for inclusion in The Written Woman Anthology (2025) Collection and the Write to Be Heard publication (2025). In addition, to performing her work, running poetry workshops, working and being a mum, Amanda has published two poetry books. The most recent is “The Emboldened Heart” which will be launched on 18th January, following its publication date of 16th January 2026. Her debut collection ''Heart on her Sleeve'' was published in 2024. Both books have been released with Enigma Press Partnership Publishing (www.partnershippublishing.co.uk) Contact details: Email:acrundall@hotmail.com Facebook: "She wears her heart on her sleeve" Instagram: @amandacrundallpoet You Tube: mandycrundall https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2gp1tKV6KC1nxQFJywineg LinkedIn: Mandy Crundall

Publications

''The Emboldened Heart'' by Amanda Crundall Partnership Publishing Enigma Press '' Heart on her Sleeve'' by Amanda Crundall Partnership Publishing Enigma Press 2024 Signed copies available from Amanda Or available to order online from several online retailers such: The Great British Bookshop, Waterstones et al.

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