writer
Here are some thumb-sized images of poets and performers at the packed-to-the-rafters launch of Hilda Sheehan's debut collection, The Night My Sister Went to Hollywood (Cultured Llama, 2013), at The Platform, Swindon, on Friday, 10th May. Among the readers were poets Robert Vas Dias, Leland Bardwell, Cristina Navazo-Eguía Newton, Martin Malone and Michael Scott.… Continue reading Chopin and Popcorn at Hilda Sheehan’s Book Launch
Very interesting and helpful blog by Robin Houghton about a George Szirtes workshop on form and its possibilities in poetry
Just wanted to say what a deeply moving and uplifting experience it was to see Martin Figura's show, 'Whistle', based on his award-winning 2010 poetry collection of the same name which tells the story of the events leading up to and following the killing of Martin's mother, June, at the hands of his father. I saw… Continue reading ‘Whistle’ by Martin Figura
2023/24 UPDATE New workshops in Bradford-on-Avon. Details here. ________________________________________________________________________ NEWSFLASH FREE WRITING WORKSHOPS (POETRY AND SHORT FICTION) SALISBURY LIBRARY You are invited to join writer Josephine Corcoran in these enjoyable workshops. In a supportive, friendly environment you will: • read and discuss a variety of poems and short stories to inspire your own work. •… Continue reading Writing Workshops and Events in and around Wiltshire (and beyond!)
This was a wonderful evening of poetry, storytelling and live music at Swindon Central Library organised and hosted by Hilda Sheehan and Matt Holland from Swindon Artswords and Michael Scott, Chair of BlueGate Poets. The first half was an open-mic session and in the second half Cristina read from her book, Cry Wolf, which is… Continue reading Cristina Navazo-Eguía Newton Book Launch at Swindon Open Mic
Josephine Corcoran 
You must be logged in to post a comment.