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Friday Features: Two Writers, One Book

By Dawn Knox It's rare for a novel to be written by two writers; even rarer when they live some miles apart, and when Covid-19 struck, it meant Colin Payn and Dawn Knox could no longer meet, except online. Luckily, they had written a good deal of the book before the first ...

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 ...

Friday Features: Wellbeing Through Creativity

"I am a visual artist with a BA in Animation, working in painting and printmaking. My art exhibits visions of life-affirming energy and, as a result, people feel inspired, playful and joyful. My exhibitions and events create stimulating and engaging experiences that awaken the senses, memory and curiosity. I have ...

Thursday Connectors: The Joys Of Spring Days

By Farzana Hakim Hi, all. It’s so good to be hosting a fresh edition of Thursday Connectors. My name’s Farzana and I’ve been busy prepping myself for the transformations taking place all around me. Firstly, Primark opened on Monday! And no, I’ve not been brave enough to go to my nearest branch ...

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 ...

Write On! Issue 8 OUT TODAY

  Storytelling From East London To The World Write On! 8 is out today (see digital version here). April is a double header for Write On! – the publication that connects emerging and established writers to each other and the publishing industry. Two years ago in April 2019, Arts Council England Library ...

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 ...