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Writer Of The Month: Dagmara Drozdowska

Presented By Ann Dineen I’m delighted to introduce our writer of the month, Dagmara Drozdowska, who achieved second place in the Pen to Print Book Challenge competition in 2019, with her debut novel The City Of Runes: an adventure mystery woven through with Norse mythology. Dagmara is a resident of the Borough ...

Showcase: Citizen Paine

Welcome to the second of my May Showcases. This month, to tie in with the theme of transformation, I’ve chosen to focus on journeys, whether short or long, physical or spiritual. Last month's editor, Palak, chose a story and piece of prose describing how walking can be transformative. Today, I’ve ...

Thoughtful Tuesdays: Share A Story

By Eithne Cullen ‘Everyone has a story to tell’ is at the very heart of Pen to Print’s work. We invite people to make stories and tell stories and give voice to so many storytellers through Write On! magazine. May is National Share A Story Month, created to celebrate storytelling and how ...

Showcase: Barking To Southend + Two Tree Island

Hello, I’m Claire Buckle and I’d like to offer you a warm, springtime welcome to my first May Showcase, where I’ll be featuring writing on the theme of 'Transformation' as viewed through the lens of ‘journey.’ I’m a short story writer (you may have seen my work in some of your ...

Showcase: Inner Vow + Be More Vixen

Dear Readers This marks my last week as Showcase editor as I hand the reins to Claire Buckle for May. Today, I'm presenting two short stories: Inner Vow by Norma Armand and Be More Vixen by Lynda Shepherd. These are both beautiful stories, reminding me of inner strength and the power of ...

Writer Of The Month: Ann Dineen

Presented By Farzana Hakim Photo credit: Jimmy Lee It’s National Poetry Month and therefore I’m excited to introduce poet, Ann Dineen, as our ‘Writer Of The Month’. Ann and I have met on numerous occasions and are both proud to be part of the Pen to Print family of alumni. Ann ...

Showcase: Nodding Daffodils + The Witch’s Heart

Dear Readers, As an ode to spring, I bring you a short and sweet poem from Gloria Maloney. The sunshine, the breeze, the smiling flowers all remind us change can be beautiful too. I believe nature’s way will always remain a mystery to us mere mortals! In addition, Genevieve Gornichec pulls us ...

Showcase: April Showers + This Much Huxley Knows

Dear Readers, I hope you are keeping well and are getting used to the ever-changing weather here in the UK. While you enjoy the beautiful sunshine, don’t be lulled by the warm weather, as the cold and the rain may visit us anytime, unexpectedly – as Claire beautifully depicts in her ...

Thoughtful Tuesdays: Spring Gardening

By Eithne Cullen Welcome to Thoughtful Tuesday’s April page. Spring has been creeping up on us, filling us with hope and a sense of fun, leading to a bright summer. The theme for the current magazine is growth, which makes us think of transformation. So it’s a great coincidence that April ...