Dennis Michael McNamara is creating Poetry, short stories | Patreon Dennis, sometimes known as shoreditchpoet from poetry readings in that area of London, is a prolific writer of poetry, short stories, flash-fiction and novels. His day job - a specialist in architectural conservation officer - requires him to write for technical magazines (Construction News) and Heritage sites, such as Historic Royal Palaces. However, his passion is Haiku, Sonnets and short stories, often written about his local area in the mysterious heartland of Essex. Dennis has appeared on BBC Radio 2's Jeramy Vine show, reading his poetry.