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A word from the wise

March 10th, 2010 · Poetry

Words of wisdom

Ronnie Littlemore was born quite a while ago, as a result of being evacuated during the Second World War he realised there was more to life than Sunderland and joined the Merchant Navy in order to see the world. After an excruciating length of time, in which he saw the four corners of the engine room – and an odd pub in Australia, Ronnie returned to his native city and took up root in the corner of The Clipper. He has been happily married to Mrs Woman for decades and is the proud father to Peter and his three sisters and grandfather to many. He enjoys his trips to Toronto to visit his expatriate son and grandchildren.

He can be seen performing his work at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ofNpl3sz6c&feature=channel

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More words from the North

March 8th, 2010 · Poetry

More words from the North

About the first Words from the North;

“Gill’s debut anthology is a poignant and moving collection of poetry, prose and script-writing that encapsulates her versatility as writer. Although her verse is rooted in her native landscape, an invigorating warmth always shines through, addressing a much wider audience

The North East of England is an area of rich cultural diversity and strong literary traditions.

This unique collection combines poetry, fiction and drama and sparks with energy. One minute we are immersed in a Geordie pub that James Kelman would recognise; the next we enter the comic world of a sassy north-eastern Bridget Jones, losing herself in slushy pulp romances on the Metro. In between there are wonderful poems, and a murder mystery. “

Gill Laverick is a poet, storyteller and playwright. While embracing her native environment, her warm language and empathy for her characters is universal.

More words from the North is available to download now from the Bookshop for only £1.99.

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Stephanie Lambton – Collection 1.

March 7th, 2010 · Poetry

Stephanie has been writing poetry from ‘as young as 8’ as far as she recalls. Brought up in Seaham Harbour, on the coast of County Durham, which is not as pretty as it sounds, Stephanie was raised by her father Graham, a painter and decorator, She shared her bedroom and childhood with her sister Samantha, a history student. Stephanie is currently studying at Newcastle University, doing a BA Honours Degree in English Language and Literature, where she is renting a flat with long-term partner Andrew, a music student, games player and poetry critic.

Extract from Collection 1;

Anonymous Couple

You laughed at me twice today.

Is it strange that I remember?

Well, I did.

Normally I wouldn’t.

Once was for snorting when I laughed.

I always snort!

Neville Ever Growing Old?

March 6th, 2010 · Comic Strips

Neville Ever Growing Old? A lesson in taking too long to do too little OR How a comic strip took over my life is the story of the ‘The Nev Show’ comic strip by Richard Neville.

Drawn over a period of nearly 12 years, this is a must have for anyone who has ever tried their hand at producing a comic strip, graphic novel, or in fact any type of creative writing.

Join Richard Neville as he explains the stories behind the 40 odd comic strips that made up The Nev Show; the highs the lows, and the why-did-I-do-that’s.

Available now from the Bookshop for only £2.99. A fun ‘how to’ but maybe more importantly a ‘how not to!’

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Emerald Ize by Richard Neville

March 6th, 2010 · Children's

King of the Pirates until a bloody mutiny, a badly wounded James ‘Emerald’ Ize retreats to the island of Pagua, leaving the murderous Blade to take his place. Although never seen, the presence of Ize on the island makes it the safest in the region and as such attracts the attention of the King of England. Sending his wife and 2 daughters to the island backfires however, as a combination of 2 spoilt Princesses and Blade, desperate to prove himself Ize’s equal, come together. Cut off from the rest of the world by Blade and his network of Pirates, it is left to Princess Dawn to tempt Emerald Ize out of retirement to rescue her mother and sister.