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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
