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Where are all the working class writers? http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09fzmjt That’s the question Kit de Waal asked. She published her first novel, My Name is Leon , at the age of 55. I’ve placed an order to read this book. Well, you know what happened next. International acclaim and all the happy-ending stuff. If you read very carefully between the lines you’ll see the lie that works so well in politics and book publishing and in real life...

There is a certain tranquillity to a place that is almost totally off-grid. Away from the continual digital bombardment of the modern 24/7 culture, The Hotel El Geco Verde offers this: https://www.responsiblevacation.com/vacation/7984/writers-retreat-in-andalucia-spain Situated in the beautiful region of Andalucía, high up in the region of the Sierra de Castril mountains, you could not find a more serene place. “I love your library”, I said “...

Posted by airyfairy on Wed, 22 Nov 2017 A really exciting new opportunity for ABC poets, being run by one of our most long-standing and talented contributors! Posted by Cerasus Poetry on Wed, 22 Nov 2017 Cerasus Poetry is a joint venture in association with ABCtales to assist selected members to collate, edit and publish their poetry collections as quality paperbacks and e-books, which will be available to buy from major online retailers as well...

A really exciting new opportunity for ABC poets, being run by one of our most long-standing and talented contributors! Posted by Cerasus Poetry on Wed, 22 Nov 2017 Cerasus Poetry is a joint venture in association with ABCtales to assist selected members to collate, edit and publish their poetry collections as quality paperbacks and e-books, which will be available to buy from major online retailers as well as directly from Cerasus. Successful...

Cerasus Poetry is a joint venture in association with ABCtales to assist selected members to collate, edit and publish their poetry collections as quality paperbacks and e-books, which will be available to buy from major online retailers as well as directly from Cerasus. Successful poets will be given ten free copies of their books and the opportunity to purchase further copies at cost price, which they can freely sell and retain full proceeds...

This is Louise Welsh’s debut novel and the first of her work I’ve read. That old cliché applies here, it won’t be the last. It’s great, up there with Iain Banks, The Wasp Factory . I’m biased that way and like things to be parochial and have resonance with people I know and places I recognise. The setting is just up the road, a square mile of Hyndland and Crow Road. Not may folk understand that Downhill is a place and not just a state of mind...

Posted by Philip Sidney on Fri, 17 Nov 2017 Two sad but thoughtful pieces for picks of the week. Poem of the week is the small but beautifully crafted, Dot, by John thornfield: https://www.abctales.com/story/john-thornfield/dot Story of the week is, Poppy, by gletherby: https://www.abctales.com/story/gletherby/poppy Here's the inspiration point - have fun! https://www.abctales.com/inspiration-point-ip Philip Sidney's blog

Two sad but thoughtful pieces for picks of the week. Poem of the week is the small but beautifully crafted, Dot, by John thornfield: https://www.abctales.com/story/john-thornfield/dot Story of the week is, Poppy, by gletherby: https://www.abctales.com/story/gletherby/poppy Here's the inspiration point - have fun! https://www.abctales.com/inspiration-point-ip

A river of humanity was moving towards the city hall from as far away as the furthest point of St Stephens,

starts yesterday, and possibly will finish this bit tomorrow... if the online info is correct this time!