Local author and teacher of creative writing Nicky Harlow
The joy of trains
February 11th 2012
I wax lyrical on train travel and the benefits of not being able to drive.
Save your local library - and cheer yourself up!
January 19th 2012
The recession is threatening our local libraries as well as our jobs and bank balances. Kill two birds with one stone and visit your library!
'George - Don't Do That!' and other thoughts:
January 6th 2012
I've been likened to Joyce Grenfell all my life. Now I take it as a compliment.
NIghthawks
November 23rd 2011
Watching 'The Art of America' on BBC4, I a reflect on Edward Hopper's most famous painting - and review Hilary Spiers's short story of the same title.
Marking Creative Writing Assignments and Reading in Bury
November 14th 2011
I reflect upon my day job as I become immersed in marking creative writing assignments. A reading in Bury with Pandril Press is a happy diversion.
Blessed
October 31st 2011
I read at the Chester Literary Festival and reminded on the devastating impact of epilepsy
Blessed
October 31st 2011
I read at the Chester Literary Festival and reminded on the devastating impact of epilepsy
Autumn Muse
October 19th 2011
A celebration of Autumn in the Calder Valley as a new book germinates.
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