It comes around so quickly, this voting business. But it really is a very nice way to recognise some of our writers and poets and we appreciate you coming back to the voting booth again and again.

We’ve a largely softer tone this time, appropriate for the month of Love and we’ve even included Nik Perring’s flash fiction from Valentine’s Day. So revisit his story and have a look at the poems from Roz Goddard, Ian Heffernan, Moray Sanders, Akeredolu Tope and Miranda Yates. These shortlisted works can be found below  (or see the ‘Vote for your Pick of the Month for February 2017’ in the Categories list to your right on the screen)

They have been chosen by Helen and Kate or received the most attention on social media.

Voting is now closed.

The winner each month will be sent a £10 book giftcard or, if preferred, a donation of the same amount will be made to a chosen charity. In the event of the winner being from outside the UK mainland, we will make every effort to provide a reasonable alternative.