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Write On! Interviews: Brian Bilston – A Shy Poet, Shrouded In Smoke

23 July 2023 News, WriteOn Interviews

Eithne Cullen, Write On! Thoughtful Tuesday Editor interviews Poet Brian Bilston I wonder if many people reading this discovered Brian Bilston’s poetry like I did - scrolling through Twitter and Facebook in the early morning. If this was you, you’ll share my enthusiasm for his topical references, witty wordplay and ability ...

Write On! Features: For The Love Of Romance by Jane Lacey-Crane

21 July 2023 News, WriteOn Features

By Jane Lacey-Crane Chick Lit, Women’s Fiction, Bonkbusters, call them what you like, they all essentially fall under the same gorgeous umbrella and that’s Romantic Fiction. Gay, straight, young, old – a love story is a love story and, I must confess, I love them all. Is my bias showing? I ...

Thursday Connectors: Passions And Guilt

20 July 2023 News, Thursday Connectors

By Farzana Hakim Hi, all. Welcome to July’s Thursday Connectors, with me, your host, Farzana. Summer's here in its full glory and school’s out, so most of us are busy keeping up with the kids: entertaining, feeding and nurturing them, away from the usual routines of the school terms. Now I'm 45, ...

Showcase: Heritage + Brown + Posthumous Literary Surprise + Winner’s Cry + The Milkman

19 July 2023 News, WriteOn Showcase

By Dr Afsana Elanko As we start South Asian Heritage Month (18 July – 17 August 2023), I'm honoured to be including some amazing writers' work giving a nod to the month. I wonder, if English isn't your first language, do you think in your mother tongue and then translate, or ...

Write On! Interviews: Author Ranti Beyioku

16 July 2023 News, WriteOn Interviews

Write On! interviews author Ranti Beyioku Ranti is the author of the children’s book Gboyega Never Gives Up. He lives in London with his wife and two children. WO: How would you describe your writing to someone new to it? RB: I would describe my current book as fun and engaging but, most importantly, ...

Write On! Features: TAK, Tourist And Her Journey With An Indie Press by TAK Erzinger

14 July 2023 News, WriteOn Features

By TAK Erzinger In many ways, I've been reborn through nature and writing. My poems are prayers I offer out to the world. My temple is found outside, and I feel closest to God in nature and writing. Therefore, finding the right publisher for my manuscript Tourist was a delicate and ...

Showcase: A Lifetime Of Reading For Pleasure + Will + Literary Passions And Guilty Pleasures + A Tree Falls In A Silent Forest + Gypsy Poem

12 July 2023 News, WriteOn Showcase

By Dr Afsana Elanko The sun is shining, birds are singing and the hum of traffic is in the background as I sit here reading all these lovely pieces and I realise I'm transported into glimpses of people’s lives and experiences. What a joy! In this Showcase, I want to explore what ...

Thoughtful Tuesdays: Literary Passions And Guilty Pleasures

11 July 2023 News, Thoughtful Tuesday

By Eithne Cullen Welcome to July’s Thoughtful Tuesday page. Summer’s here at last! People will be feeling very end-of-term-ish, ready to relax and rest for the remainder of this bright season. This fab image from Afsana Elanko captures the feeling of these lazy, dandelion-filled, summer days. (c) Dr Afsana Elanko, 2023 Our new ...

Write On! Interviews: Author Alexa Whitten

09 July 2023 News, WriteOn Interviews

Write On! interviews writing coach, book designer and author Alexa Whitten. WO: How would you describe your writing to someone new to it? AW: My writing style is very simple. As I’m giving lots of information, for which the subject matter can be quite complex, I try to make my writing conversational ...

Write On! Features: How To Keep Writing While Travelling by Palak Tewary

07 July 2023 News, WriteOn Features

By Palak Tewary Travelling is all about exploring new (and old) destinations, immersing oneself in diverse cultures and creating lasting memories. While it's a truly transformative and exhilarating experience for writers, there is a risk of not being able to maintain a writing routine. I love to travel and summer is usually ...

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