RED HOT POETS

22/03/2026

06/02/2026

⚠️ Writers, WARNING: AI‑Generated “Book Club Invitations” Targeting Authors

I received a full-of-praise email from the "Union Square Reading Group", NYC, asking me to attend a Web meeting to discuss my book and answer questions from group members. I was taken in by this for a few moments but after a bit of due diligence and investigation, I soon discovered this to be a new scam, targeting Writers. As they say, the easiest way to make money from writing is by getting it from other writers.

Writers are starting to receive long, flattering emails from supposed reading groups or book clubs inviting them to speak. Many of these messages are AI‑generated and not from real organisations.

Typical warning signs:
- Overly poetic, generic praise
- No specific references to your book
- Free Gmail addresses
- Vague or unverifiable group details
- Links to generic Meetup pages
- Odd placeholders like “headshot” or “company‑logo”

These emails often aim to collect personal information or build mailing lists.

Stay safe: verify the group, ask for past events or organiser details, and avoid clicking links until you’re sure it’s legitimate.

20/01/2026

A MESSAGE FROM DAVID:

Just a quick message to thank everyone who made this month's RHP event such a success, both in person and by video.
We had almost 20 at the Bevvy Bar, including some new faces, so it was especially good to see you. We're looking forward to another great event next month (February 15), so keep your pencils sharpened and bring us some more inspiring insights on life, love and the universe!

16/01/2026

Hello, you crazy creatives,
Please support RED HOT POETS by spreading the word, coming along to the Bevvy Bar, or sending a video. It is a unique poetry and spoken word group that welcomes and encourages everyone. If you never read your work before then this is the place to get it heard. If you are a seasoned performer then share it. RED HOT POETS is unique in that everyone actually listens, not just waiting for their turn. If you don't use it you lose it, so they say, don't let that happen to RHP. Go along, read, listen, get inspired, and meet new friends.

Nothing funny about love peace and understanding.

Bill ❤️❤️❤️

16/01/2026

Happy New 2026, everyone - it's time to get things started up again.

The Red Hot Poets are back from their sabbatical and will be at the Bevvy Bar (106 Quang An, Tay Ho) at 8 pm this Sunday, 18 January.
We will be revisiting some of our past readers, with pieces from our anthology, "Red" (available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/RED-Bill-Dring-ebook/dp/B0DTDLMRTW/), as well as hearing some new voices.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear some of Hanoi's best poets and spoken word artists, and to join in by reading your own if you want to.
A laid-back evening with like-minded people.

15/11/2025

A message from David Baines

For those of you who haven't heard, the Red Hot Poets have taken some time off, but will be back in January at the Bevvy Bar on Quang An.
It's a more suitable venue, as it already has many creative events and a regular clientele of appreciative locals and overseas residents.
We are very grateful to the Republic for their support and help over the last few months, but as a predominantly sports bar, we perhaps weren't the ideal fit for their regulars.
We hope that our new home will bring a boost and encourage all the writers and creatives out there to engage with more energy than ever.