Andrew Crowther, who describes himself as an unprofessional writer, lives in Bradford with his wife Suzanne and a ridiculous number of books. Several attempts at his education have been made over the years, in Bradford, Lancaster and Aberystwyth. He has been making up stories ever since he was a child, forever dreaming of fantastic events,Read more about Andrew Crowther[…]
Victoria L. Humphreys was born in Surrey, but now lives in Dorset. She has a PhD in creative writing from the University of Southampton, and has also studied at the University of Ulster, the University of Surrey, and the Moscow State Institute for International Relations. Not the Work of an Ordinary Boy was inspired byRead more about Victoria L. Humphreys[…]
Elisabeth Kelly is a Principal Early Years Teacher with Midlothian Council with over 15 years’ experience of working with children.She recently graduated with a Postgraduate Diploma (Distinction) from the University of Edinburgh in Learning for Sustainability and has become passionate about environment and place education. She believes it is important for children to connect withRead more about Elisabeth Kelly[…]
Charlie Hill was born in Birmingham, left school at 16, and knows a lot about pubs and playing pool in South Birmingham and elsewhere. He has lived in Adelaide, Australia, spent time in both Pushkar and Kathmandu and has travelled – through Florida, Alabama and Georgia – to New Orleans. Since having kids he hasRead more about Charlie Hill[…]
Tim Murgatroyd was brought up in Yorkshire. He read English at Hertford College, Oxford University, and now lives with his family in York. Inspired by a deeply personal story, this book is close to his heart – in his twenties he supported a blind former cinema violinist through Age Concern UK who initiated him intoRead more about Tim Murgatroyd[…]
C.S. Fuqua began his career in 1979 as a staff writer/reporter for newspapers and magazines before moving full-time to freelance writing. His work has won numerous awards, including several “Year’s Best” distinctions. His books include Fatherhood ~ Poems on Parenthood, White Trash & Southern ~ Collected Poems, Native American Flute ~ A Comprehensive Guide, BigRead more about C.S. Fuqua[…]
After our spectacular success last September Stairwell Books is pleased to announce that we will be running the event again in September 2022. The Story Telling Court and café will be open from 10-4 with representatives of Stairwell Books, Guardbridge Books, Shoreline of Infinity and Blackwater Press present with books for sale. There will beRead more about Stairwell in Scotland 2022[…]
Mike was born in Yorkshire, where he remained until he married Susan. The couple first moved to Cheshire and then, with their two children, spent twenty years in South Africa. On their return, now with a family increased by one, they settled in Northampton. Convinced that he did not achieve much at school, Mike wasRead more about Michael J. Lowis[…]
Alwyn was born in and loves living in the north east of England. She taught for 39 years before ‘retiring’, and still works to promote children’s rights. A recent graduate of creative writing, she enjoys creating short stories for adults in addition to middle grade children’s fiction. Other interests include walking, upcycling furniture and voluntaryRead more about Alwyn Bathan[…]
April 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm This lunchtime programme will include no fewer than eight new settings of regional and local poets, by regional and local composers. It will also include selections from Richard Rodney Bennett’s Songs Before Sleep (texts: nursery rhymes) and Colin Matthews’ Pig Songs (texts: Wendy Cope). The concert includes settings of local poets including Clint Wastling, AlanRead more about Late Music Concert featuring Regional Poets and Composers – April 2 @ 1pm – St. Saviourgate Unitarian Chapel[…]
