Bibliotherapy: Conversation with Vassia Sarantopoulou
‘Let yourself become living poetry’ – Rumi You’ve heard me wax lyrical about Bibliotherapy for years: now many others are discovering the healing alchemy that takes place when we read or are read to (Listen to ‘Breathing Lyrical’ on BBC radio 4 on how poetry can help alleviate symptoms of Long Covid, for example. “Somatic […]
Gift Card
For a last minute festive present, gift yourself or a loved one the chance to experience a reading group session or a one-to-one conversation with me: Gift cards are available to purchase in a variety of denominations. Contact me to discuss what suits you or your loved one best. Email to buy
Mariana Enriquez & Andrés Barba
Latin American writers Mariana Enriquez and Andrés Barba discuss their chilling books, The Dangers of Smoking in Bed (translated by Megan McDowell) and A Luminous Republic (translated by Lisa Dillman) with host Mariana Casale. This event was recorded in September 2021 and is presented in partnership with Instituto Cervantes.
Walkden Library Short Stories Reading Group
This is a shared reading and creative writing space for the community which I have been lovingly offering in in collaboration with Salford Community Libraries since 2013. The stories that we read invite us to consider a variety of themes and issues in relation to our place in the world as individuals, as well […]
Worsley Village Library Short Stories Reading Group
This is a shared reading and creative writing space for the community which I have been lovingly offering in in collaboration with Salford Community Libraries since 2013.The stories that we read invite us to consider a variety of themes and issues in relation to our place in the world as individuals, as well as how […]
Novella Reading Club
Third Monday of every month 6.30 to 8.00pm BST via Zoom Open to readers worldwide A novella is a piece of prose fiction that is longer than a short story and shorter than a novel (as a general rule of thumb, around 200 pages or less). It is a wonderful form of short fiction that […]
Knutsford Literary Salon
This is a private group by invitation only as it normally meets at a private home. Meetings are once a month on Thursdays from 7.30 to 9.00pm. We are currently meeting via Zoom until it is safe to meet in person again. If you are a member of this group, please find the […]