Events and Reading
Rochester Writers' Retreat, 18 March
ME4 writers are organising a one-day writers' retreat in Rochester on 18 March. Pay what you think the day is worth as you leave, into the 'magic hat'. More details here.
posted 30 January 2012
Susan Wicks and B R Collins reading, 27 March
Susan Wicks and B R Collins are celebrating the publication of their new books at Waterstones, Tunbridge Wells, 27 March, 6.45 for 7.00 pm. Each will be reading from their novels: 'A Place to Stop' by Susan Wicks (Salt Publishing) and 'The Broken Road' (Bloomsbury), a novel for young adults, by B R Collins. Tickets are £3, redeemable against a copy of either book. There will be wine, nibbles and cake.
posted 28 January 2012
Trevor/Bowen International Short Story Competition
This competition is now accepting entries, hosted by the Mitchelstown Literature Festival. The competition celebrates two Mitchelstown writers, both masters of the short story: William Trevor and Elizabeth Bowen. The first prize of 3000 Euros has been generously donated by William Trevor, and there are further awards of 500 and 200 Euros. The competition closes at the end of March. More details here.
posted 28 January 2012
'Daughters' at Deal, 15 February
Another chance to see Daughters - poetry, music and dance - with Frances Knight, Maggie Harris, Felicity Brookesmith and Vicky Wilson- at the Astor Community Theatre, Deal on 15 February.
Tickets £5 from the box office 01304 381134
posted 13 January 2012
'Not Only The Dark' reading at the Jolly Sailor, 12 February
The next Jolly Sailor poetry event will be readings from 'Not Only the Dark' - the lastest WordAid anthology in aid of Shelterbox. A magnificent £2,200 has already been raised from sales of the book. Sunday 12 February, 6.30 p.m. Jolly Sailor, Northgate, Canterburyposted 13 January 2012
Los Salvadores, Wheels & The Flowing, Kentish Theatre Tour
These three fantastic Kent bands are making a tour of small Kentish theatres this February. 2nd February - Sheppey Little Theatre; 3rd February - The Avenue Theatre, Sittingbourne (backed by the choir I sing with, Swale Sings, for their finale; 4th February, Tom Thumb Theatre, Cliftonville. Ticket info here.
posted 13 January 2012
Heroes and Villains poetry workshop, 24 Mar, Strood Library
A free poetry workshop to celebrate World Poetry Day, led by Maria C. McCarthy. Strood library, 10.00 - 12.30. From Greek myths to fairytales, football to politics, TV to comic books: who are the heroes and who are the villains? An inspiring creative writing workshop for new and established poets. Booking essential - contact details here.
posted 13 January 2012
Hope and Anchor - Vanessa Gebbie reading and Workshop
The wonderful Vanessa Gebbie will be visiting Whitstable in March, and leading a workshop on 31 March, hosted by Hope and Anchor Writing School. The workshop is £25, including tea, coffee and homemade cakes. Vanessa Gebbie is author of 'The Coward's Tale', two collections of short stories and editor of 'Short Circuit', a great how-to book for writers of short fiction. What's more, I've found her very supportive to other writers via her presence on Facebook and Twitter. I can't wait to meet her in the flesh. More details here.
posted 13 January 2012
Previous Events
Transitions, an evening of original readings, music, revelation and transformation, held at Gillingham Library, 25 October 2007
Reading at the Angel Centre, Tonbridge, March 2008 (top photo by John Trelawny)
John Trelawny and Maria
