News, events, & happenings

‘Words are the whispers of your soul’ (c) Leena Batchelor

whoops! Book Launch

I dropped the ball in announcing this! Sunday 5th March saw the launch of my 5th book, ‘Space & Shadows’, a collection of photography, poetry and even music (via a QR code inside) following my successful exhibition at The Commandery last year. The launch was a hybrid event, hosted at The Commandery and managed by…

Dreams can come true

For many years, I have dreamt of running a bookshop, with both new and second-hand books, offering refreshments and a safe community space. Over Christmas that dream came several steps closer to reality. In November I formed Script Haven Ltd as a safe haven for all words, old and new, stocking books by self-published and…

Seasons Poetry Garden

Recently I’ve been fortunate to move to a new home, with a delightful garden and writing space, and I want to share the tranquillity and inspiration I’ve found. Hence the creation of ‘Seasons Poetry Garden’, a quarterly informal poetry / spoken word event. It’s not just for writers – it’s for people who like to…

Worcestershire Poet Laureate 2022

The search is on……could you be the next Worcestershire poet Laureate? Worcestershire LitFest & Fringe are searching for their next Laureate. This is an exciting opportunity to develop the role to your own remit and be an ambassador for poetry throughout the county. If poetry is in your heart, this could be your breakthrough opportunity…

SUPPORT for UKRAINE

Space & Shadows – a legacy Many of you will be aware of my forthcoming exhibition for The Commandery, Worcester running from 10th – 23rd April 2022. Once ended, all the photographs and poems used in the exhibition will be auctioned to raise funds for the Disasters Emergency Committee’ Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. The UK government…

Space & Shadow

A new year, a new project! I am delighted to announce that in partnership with The Commandery museum in Worcester I will be holding an exhibition of original poetry and photography exploring the theme of Space and Shadow. The exhibition will run from 10th – 24th April 2022. There are stories behind every shadow, lurking…

Book review

How exciting! It’s always humbling when your creation receives praise, but when it’s from as noted as Neil Leadbeater from inkpantry.com you know your book has ‘arrived’! Neil Leadbeater is an author, essayist, poet and critic living in Edinburgh, Scotland. His short stories, articles and poems have been published widely in anthologies and journals both at…

Climate care, environmental empathy

Is it too late for humanity to take stock and consider their actions upon climate change and society before it’s too late? I don’t know the answer, but if you come and watch Out of the Darkness – Twilight of Humanity maybe we can find the answer together. Endorsed by none other than Hollywood Supergroup…

AVAILABLE FOR HIRE…

Did you know you can now hire me for a personal appearance at your event….or as a speaker (think corporate dinners, school events, openings, parties….the list is only limited by your imagination)? Whether you’re seeking that extra-special appearance to give your event a little more pizzazz, or looking for a motivational speaker who can cover…

GET READY – GET SET – GO! Get lost in a book & history – EVENT PAGE NOW LIVE

Want freebies, fun, fizz & celebrations? Then come to the launch of Pearl Blades & Painted Silks….1pm 19th September 2021 in the beautifully magnificent Great Hall, Commandery, Worcester. If you can’t make it in person (picture me with a sad face) then a zoom link will be available on the lovely shiny new event page…

Save the date…..

Nope, not wedding bells, but bells for a book launch! Very excited to announce that my laureate collection ‘Pearl Blades and Painted Silks’ will be launched by Black Pear Press on the 19th September 2021….watch this space (and my social media!) for further details. Hopefully, the impact of this horrible pandemic will be reduced enough…

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