Journalism

Journalism

Penny Pepper is a force of nature! She brings a unique and much-needed voice to both the mainstream and disability arts worlds. Penny has managed to have a mainstream presence whilst keeping her credibility and kudos within the disability community. Her articles in the Guardian are a welcome relief from tide of ableist nonsense in the mainstream press – often from well-meaning, but ill-informed journalists. The importance of having a proper disability perspective, informed by a political and cultural disability identity on such a platform cannot be underestimated, and I’m certain Penny is a role model for many aspiring writers, both disabled and non-disabled. Penny’s poetry is acerbic, funny and at times hard-hitting. All of us at Disability Arts Online value her contribution to our organisation and the wider movement.

Joe Turnbull, Assistant Editor, Disability Arts Online

In a bold colourful cartoon-like image, Penny is in a  steampunk wheelchair, her head transposed onto the Botticelli Venus body, red hair flying wild. This is an image of the front cover of her poetry collection Come Home Alive. The background is a bold yellow and overall the theme is rebellious. The lettering is very sex pistols and there are splodges of bright pink. To one side it reads: ‘An incredibly strong political sexy candid real and important poetry explosion’ - Liv Torc’  (Published 2019 by Burning Eye books)

Byline Times

I am a regular columnist for the Byline Times, run by a small, dedicated team of journalists providing a platform for freelance reporters and writers to produce fearless journalism not found in the mainstream media.

The image shows a book in shades of pink and red. In a centre square there is a  bold graphic of a couple. One is a full-lipped young woman in a wheelchair, with long funky hair, wearing stockings. She pulls a young man with short dark hair towards her as he kneels,  his mouth slightly open as she pulls his bright yellow tie so their faces are close to touching. Their expressions are intense as they gaze into each other's eyes. The young man has his arms around her, one wrist in a splint. The white text along the top reads: Penny Pepper, and below the image, Desires Reborn explicit stories of disability, desire and love.

The Guardian

I feel privileged to have written several articles for The Guardian. It has provided me with an international platform for disability issues. The more that people listen and take a stand, the sooner we will see change.

The image shows the cover of the book First In The World Somewhere. the cover is red and the title is in yellow.  Below the title is a subtitle that reads: The true adventures of a scribbler, siren, saucepot and pioneer. Below the subtitle as a scribbled sketch of smiling lips. Below the sketch is the author's name, in a hand-written font.

HuffPost UK

Contributor to the Huffpost UK commenting and writing on disability-related issues and related current affairs such as access, the challenges of eco-activism for the disabled and discrimination.

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Penny is represented by

Abi Fellows at DHH Literary.

To collaborate with Penny, for bookings, and for commercial enquires, please contact Abi.

© Penny Pepper 2025

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Penny is represented by

Abi Fellows at DHH Literary.

To collaborate with Penny, for bookings, and for commercial enquires, please contact Abi.

© Penny Pepper 2025