Terry Simpson was born not long after a world war and grew up to a soundtrack of Family Favourites and Rock n’ Roll. He has lived his whole life in West or South Yorkshire, apart from 4 years away at college studying Philosophy. He came back with a degree and an existential crisis that wasRead more about Terry Simpson[…]
Fiona lives in the beautiful city of York in United Kingdom with her husband Tony and son Daniel and a handful of small easy to look after pets. She works part time and loves to be a wife and mum. Loves reading, cycling and walking, not all at the same time though! SheRead more about Fiona Kirkman[…]
Shannon O’Neill mostly lives in her own head, but occasionally wanders the streets of Glasgow too. A poet, theatremaker and notorious nap-taker, she was part of the team that devised and performed both ‘A Matter of Time’ (PBH Free Fringe 2017, Hidden Door Festival) and ‘The 900 Club’ (Edinburgh Fringe, UNCON 2.0, UKYA Nottingham CityRead more about Shannon O’Neill[…]
Simon Culleton was born and bred in Essex England, where he lives with his two children. His love for writing began when he wrote a short story at age 17, while sat in a derelict car, which went on to be broadcast on BBC Radio 4. He loves to travel and has worked his wayRead more about Simon Culleton[…]
Rebecca Smith has been fascinated by big cats wild in the UK since she first heard tales of the Surrey puma when she was little. Shadow Cat Summer was inspired by a stay at Moniack Mohr in the Scottish Highlands and her own and her children’s love of the natural world. She has two (small) cats, someRead more about Rebecca Smith[…]
Elizabeth (she/her) is a York-based poet and teacher. Her pamphlet about re-examining sexuality in middle age, Breaking (Out), was published in 2022 by Selcouth Station Press, and she has also been published in journals such as 14 Poems, The Madrigal, and Impossible Archetype. She has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize on numerous occasions, and was the winnerRead more about Elizabeth Chadwick Pywell[…]
Anna (she/her) is a queer, bisexual actor-writer of mixed British and Asian heritage, based in North Yorkshire. As well as poetry, she writes flash fiction, memoir and scripts for stage and screen. Her previous works include Little Irritants (Analog Submission Press); Love, Alberta; Wayside; 100 Friggin’ Poems; It’s Ok to Fall For Camp Boys (self-published).Read more about Anna Rose James[…]
Suzanne Sheran is an American writer and artist whose creations showcase her love of wordplay, mischief and animals. In addition to authoring children’s books, she is a professional dog portraitist (worksofarfportraits.com) who has also been commissioned to paint the occasional pet chicken or goat, but no gnus (yet). Suzanne is a former creative in theRead more about Suzanne Sheran[…]
In a recent review of And Then We Saw the Daughter of the Minotaur (The Black Light Engine Room 2010) Kathleen Jones notes “English poetry is blessed with fantastic poets whose work never makes the headlines. Bob Beagrie is one of them. His work has been translated into ten languages, yet his name is stillRead more about Bob Beagrie[…]
Robin Richards has self-published two award-winning books, and has over 20 articles or stories in publications as diverse as the Journal of Advanced Nursing, Debut and The Dalesman. In July 2019, the first chapter of The Great Billy Butlin Race (titled The Footsloggers), was shortlisted for the inaugural Writers &Artists Working-Class Writers’ Prize, out of 200 +Read more about Robin Richards[…]
