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Featured work

Scapegoat

Short-listed for the Rhys Davies Short Story Prize, Scapegoat is a story of secrets, betrayal and loyalty set on a passenger ship crossing the Atlantic in 1919. Published by Parthian Press.

Red ballet pointe shoes illustration by Kapu Lewis

Writing

My stories and poetry delve into unusual characters facing strange circumstances, and are based on the real folktales, both old and new, that I collect on my travels.

Illustration of open book with paintbrushes and ink, by Kapu Lewis

Art

I illustrate many of my stories and poems. Some of my poems are 'Visual Poems' which combine art and poetry to tell a story. Browse my gallery to see or buy my latest artwork.

Illustration of paintbrushes with handwritten words, by Kapu Lewis

Workshops and Mentoring

I run mentoring sessions and group workshops to help new creative writers build confidence and submit their work. My focus is on neurodivergent writers, but I'm open to everyone.

Illustration of light bulb with figures inside, symbolising ideas and creativity, by Kapu Lewis
Illustration of a crowded room inside a leaf-like shape, featuring a man in boots and a woman in red shoes, by Kapu Lewis

Events

Upcoming readings, literary events and appearances where you can hear my poetry and stories performed live. Art shows and exhibitions of my work. 

Illustration of a stack of newspapers, by Kapu Lewis

Press

Articles, interviews and media coverage about my work and recent literary awards.

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About Me

I’m a Welsh writer and visual poet whose work explores folklore in the modern world. I grew up in West Wales, where my fascination with folktales and urban myths began, and I still collect stories from the people and places I encounter when I travel. Alongside this, I have a long-standing love of Chinese language and literature — an unusual mix that continues to shape my work.

I’m currently working on a visual poetry collection exploring childhood and folklore, and a novel about social division and paganism in rural Wales, while also mentoring emerging writers and running workshops that help build confidence and support neurodiverse voices.

My work has been shortlisted and longlisted for the Rhys Davies Prize, the Bournemouth Writing Prize and the New Writers Prize, and published internationally in journals including Southword New International Writing, The Berlin Literary Review, Knights of Pen and Ink, Watertower Press, Handwritten & Co, MIROnline and The Menteur.

I began my career as a journalist in Wales before working in the TV and film industry across Europe, Asia and the Americas. I hold a Masters (Distinction) in Creative Writing from the University of Kent and am a champion of neurodiversity in the arts and youth rights.

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Awards and Recognition

Bournemouth Writing Prize 2026

Shortlisted — Removing Warts

New Writers Poetry Prize 2024

Honourable Mention — Welsh / Not Welsh

Longlisted — We are Estuary

Longlisted — The Colour of It

Rhys Davies Short Story Prize 2024

Shortlisted — Scapegoat

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