Mslexia 85 – Poetry publication
I had the lovely news last week that my poem Starlings is due to be published in the Poet Laureate slot […]
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The Peculiar Parish
I’m thrilled to be able to share the news that my short story, A is for Apple, is soon to […]
Welsh – Language of Magic and Myth – Saturday 29th June 2019
I’d love to see some of you at a workshop I’m running in London this summer at The Atlantis Bookshop. […]
Harvest
Today is my grandmother’s birthday. She died just over two years ago and at this time of year I am […]
Resting Place
I can’t be the only person who actually enjoys spending time in cemeteries and graveyards. Often they’re portrayed as frightening […]
Not About Heroes & Whispers of War Poetry Competition Win
Last October I went to Derby Guildhall Theatre to see Feelgood Theatre’s touring production of Not About Heroes. Stephen MacDonald’s play […]
Frustration
Right now, I hate my book. I hate the way it’s so out of kilter with itself. I hate the […]
Santes Gwenfrewi – Saint Winifred, pray for us.
It has been a difficult twenty four hours. The start of NaNoWriMo didn’t go to plan and I have precisely […]
Colcannon with the curate, filofax, and another writing challenge.
It’s been a very busy first half to the autumn term and I’m relishing a quiet afternoon at home by […]