Now and Then

I really enjoyed participating in this year's Bangor Poetry competition. It was great to take part in it - from developing the first draft of each poem, reworking and editing then submitting them, to waiting to hear if I'd been shortlisted or rejected and dealing with the mixed emotions of the process.

Then to decide how to present each poem as an eye-catching piece of art to hang in the gallery- a very new experience for me. Choosing the frame and medium, colour and textures and deciding what details to include were part of the challenge.

The next part was viewing all the poems on the launch night and being awestruck by the talent of our local writers and the crowd who showed up to view them. Then the votes were cast and the winners announced, prizes and certificates distributed. For me, the highlight was tonight - meeting the lady who liked one of my poems so much she bought it to hang on her wall.

All part of the experience of my writing journey.

The votes are in....

The votes have been cast in this year's Bangor poetry competition. Alas, I'm not  a prize winner, but I'm delighted to have been shortlisted and part of the competition.

Tonight it was a pleasure to meet the lovely lady who purchased the artwork and framed  version of my poem 'Now and Then' at The Blackberry Path Art Studio in Bangor.

It's inspiring as a writer when you learn your writing has touched someone, and it means more when it's someone you had never connected with before. Thank you.

A huge 'thanks' for organising this event to Amy and Paul.

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Back at Coney

Great being back at a soggy Coney Island today. Seasonal blackberry and ginger muffins were perfect for writing fuel. We are so fortunate to be part of such a supportive, creative, talented and encouraging wee writing group.

Public hangings

Just dropped off my framed, signed, handwritten poems at the Blackberry Path Art Studio in Bangor where they have been shortlisted in the 4th Annual Bangor Poetry competition. Opening night is this Friday 2nd September 7-9pm in the studio where there will be drinks and nibbles, readings and voting. Public voting takes place from 2nd - 16th September. If you're free and in the area please drop in.

The writing retreat bears fruit

I'm delighted that two of the poems I penned at Coney Island last week have been selected as part of the 4th Annual Bangor Poetry Competition as part of Aspects Festival.


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Really looking forward to this event next month.

writing retreat

I'm just back from a well-earned rest and relaxation at a writing retreat. The destination? - why Coney Island, of course!

How could anyone not be inspired in glorious weather in such a beautiful place?

 

 

We were very blessed with good weather, good company, good food and good writing.

 



and lots of giggles along the way.....