BOOKS
Simon's work has appeared in a number of books, most notably in his debut poetry collection. Browse his entire bookshelf here.
Publications
Scallywag Press, 2025
Mat o' Shanter
Get excited! A reimagining of Tam o' Shanter by Robert Burns, magically versioned for the ears and eyes and hearts of today. Illustrated by Scottish muralist Ross MacRae. • 25 Sept 2025
Self-Publications
Anthologies
Rabbit Press, 2025
Do Poems Grow On Trees?
A short-run anthology from a pack of poetry pals, featuring three new poems from Simon, including one of his favourite pieces from the year in which they were written. Only available directly.
Scottish Book Trust, 2021
Celebration
Simon's popular performance poem Friday Night Treat appeared in this mass-produced book from Scottish Book Trust, freely available throughout Book Week Scotland in 2021.
Byre Writers, 2020
Journeys
Simon's short poem A Slice of the Sun appeared in this themed anthology from the Byre Writers.
Crowvus, 2018
Pictures Launched
a Thousand Words
Simon's damp-walk-home poem Downpour – inspired by a sketch rediscovered years after its creation – appeared in this anthology by Crowvus.
Homespun Theatre, 2012
A Patchwork of Fairytales
Simon's retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's The Most Incredible Thing appeared in this anthology eBook by Homespun Theatre.
Young Writers, 2007
Mini Sagas: Southern Scotland
Simon's first-ever appearance in print with a piece called Hollow . . . written in exactly fifty words. Hmmm. Sound familiar? ;-)
As Editor
North Ayrshire Council, 2021
Green Be the Woods,
Red Be the Fire
A pamphlet of some of the work produced by S1 pupils at Garnock Community Campus as the result of the inaugural "Stoorie Stories".
St Leonards Junior School, 2019
We Are The Words
A beautifully-presented anthology of poetry by children, featuring an entry from every participant in the "We Are The Words" project at St Leonards Junior School, Fife.
