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Greenacre Writers: Newsletter
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Greenacre Writers organised a #diverseauthorday in September on Twitter. A group of writers and readers got together and began tweeting about diversity, mainly authors and books. #diverseauthorday began trending on Twitter and this continued throughout the day. According to the stats, there were over 5,000 tweets that reached over 3,000,000 million people throughout the world. Click here. To read more about the reflections from the authors involved. Finchley Literary Festival 2016. Keep an eye on the blog.
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Greenacre Writers: Writing Retreat
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The autumn Writing Retreat is a three day writing retreat. This is aimed at writers who want to spend time on their writing. Writers meet at mealtimes and can choose to discuss their writing if they wish. In the evening there is the chance to meet in the library and chat or have readings of work in progress. It was one of the most enjoyable retreats that I have attended.". 4pm Fri 18th-4pm Sun 20th November 2016. At St Katharine's, Parmoor near Henley on Thames. Only 2 places left*. Susmita Bhattacharya&...
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Greenacre Writers: A Conversation with Irenosen Okojie
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Sunday, 12 June 2016. A Conversation with Irenosen Okojie. Irenosen Okojie will be appearing at the Finchley Literary Festival. A Trio of Writers:. Sat 25th June 11.00am-12.30pm. Trinity Church Centre, 15 Nether Street, N12 7NN. Was born in Nigeria and sent to England at the age of eight to attend a boarding school in Norfolk. The difference between the rich and diverse culture of Nigeria to her new life in England took some adjusting to and Irenosen wrote diaries to put her feelings into words. It's fun...
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Greenacre Writers: GW Book Club
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This month's book choice is:. Irenosen Okojie is a writer, curator and Arts Project Manager. She has worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Southbank Centre, and the Caine Prize. Her writing has been featured in the Guardian and the Observer. Her short stories have been published internationally, including the Kwani 07 and Phatitude. She lives in east London. A spiritual successor to the tales of Marquez, Irenosen's debut novel,. Joy’s search for the origins of the head take us on a journey...
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Greenacre Writers: July 2015
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Sunday, 26 July 2015. A Conversation with Linda Huber. Lives in Arbon, Switzerland where she works as a language teacher in the beautiful and inspirational setting of Arbon Castle, overlooking Lake Constance. Born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland, Linda left for Switzerland, aged 22, with the view to working and travelling for a year but remained there to raise her two children. Has just been released. Of the novel can be viewed. Tell us of your journey as a writer. If you could be transported instantly, ...
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Greenacre Writers: A Hippopotamus at the Table
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Thursday, 2 July 2015. A Hippopotamus at the Table. Is a member of Greenacre Writers 'Finish That Novel' group. She has published two collections of poetry, Dolly Mix: A Take Your Pick Poetry Collection. Described as a collection ".to inspire hope through experience and identification.Meryt does her motivation proud with titles like 'Hurling Bricks', 'A Shell Explodes' and 'Give Me A Break'.". Anna has just published her memoir, A Hippopotamus at the Table. Waiting at the reception desk to check in, I sa...
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Greenacre Writers: August 2015
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Saturday, 29 August 2015. A Conversation with Simon Mawer. Was born in 1948 in England. Like many children whose fathers were in the RAF, he spent a nomadic childhood in England, Cyprus and Malta. Educated first at Millfield boarding school in Somerset, it was here that he learnt the importance of being able ‘… to preserve a secret, interior world. Mawer is the prolific author of ten novels and two non fiction books, his bibliography. Is still growing. The Glass Room. In 2003, the Boardman Tasker Prize f...
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Greenacre Writers: March 2015
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Thursday, 26 March 2015. A Feast for Readers and Writers. Not only does the Finchley Literary Festival support Barnet Libraries but it's very important to us that we also support local writers. To close this year's festival we have a very interesting event for readers and writers. Some writers from the North London Writers. Group - Lily Dunn. And local poet, Dennis Evans. Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction nominee,. Jemma’s first full-length work, Bare Necessities – a tongue-in-cheek guide to ...Zombies W...
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Greenacre Writers: Writers Meet-up
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Greenacre Writers host a Writers Meet-up for any writers or readers who want to get together and discuss writing, books or just a good old catch-up. It is a social gathering but may turn into a bring and read event. Just to say that so far it hasn't as everyone is too busy chatting and having a good time. When: Alternate months 2nd Wednesday. Where: The Bohemia Pub. 762-764 High Road, North Finchley London N12 9QH. Click here for Greenacre Writers monthly newsletter. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). The Girl ...
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Greenacre Writers: June 2015
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Tuesday, 9 June 2015. This month's book choice is:. We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves. 2014) by Karen Joy Fowler. Karen Joy Fowler is the award-winning author of three short story collections and six novels, including her bestselling. The Jane Austen Book Club. She is an American author of science fiction, fantasy, and literary fiction. Her work often centers on the nineteenth century, the lives of women, and alienation. Her latest novel, We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves. Monday, 8 June 2015.
