Rugby, Poetry, Wales on Fire
Right now, I have Rugby, Poetry and Wales on my mind. As you can imagine, I’m still in a whirl, following Wales’ successful bid to steal the 6 Nations crown for a second year running last Saturday. The match had all the ingredients that make rugby enthralling, gritty, soul-baring stuff.
Poetry at Waterford Writers Weekend
Waterford Writers Weekend is fast approaching, my excitement levels are rising . . . The urge to blog about it cannot be suppressed any longer! I will be reading a selection of my poetry at 2pm in Bishop’s Palace Cafe, Waterford on the Saturday of the festival, March 23rd.
Write a Short Story, Find the Spring
I thoroughly enjoyed teaching a Creative Writing workshop over the weekend. The aim was to write a short story in one day and the attendees rose to the challenge with breathtaking results. I can’t reveal too many story secrets but will say that the quality of writing was very high.
Heart Strings Extract for Valentines Day
I decided to post this romantic extract from my short story collection: Heart Strings, in honour of Valentines Day. ‘Teachers in Love’ is a love story (obviously) and the one part of the collection which fits that genre completely.
Story Wise Creative Writing Workshop
The Story Wise Creative Writing Workshop is back! This time, taking place in Clonmel and Dungarvan, offering people the chance to learn to write a short story in a day!
New Year New Writing Dreams
On this second day of the new year I’m thinking about new writing dreams and all that I hope to achieve in 2013. As usual, I haven’t made any new year’s resolutions but I have made a plan.
Heart Strings Extract: Rewriting Christmas, a Festive Tale
In festive tale: ‘Rewriting Christmas’, a cynical writer (Bill) battles with his publisher and self appointed publicist Teri. Teri cracks the whip from behind a polished facade of vanilla lipgloss, spicy perfume and empty air kisses.
Poetry for Christmas: White Wilderness
I thought I’d share some poetry with you as Christmas rapidly approaches! This poem was inspired by a snowy Brecon Beacons, witnessed some years back.
Heart Strings Extract: The Move
‘The Move’ is about a bitter rivalry, brewing between two residents in a small Irish Town. Having lived in London for ten years, Tina has returned home to live in a remote cottage, left to her by a great Aunt.