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April 2019
Poetry Writing Workshop with Jo Bell
Only a few spaces left! Book now to avoid disappointment. Scarthin Books welcomes Jo Bell for two poetry-writing workshops. Each session will last three hours and include tea or coffee. If you've read How to Be a Poet, her book with Jane Commane, you'll have a flavour of Jo's teaching style - entertaining, intensive and aimed at getting the best new poetry out of every participant. Jo is running two sessions for us: one for all comers, one for women…
Find out more »Reading and Signing with Richard Lumsden
We are very excited to announce that Richard Lumsden will be giving a reading of his debut novel 'The Six Loves of Billy Binns' at Scarthin Books. This will be followed by a Q&A and signing and is a free event. No booking required. ‘This uplifting and powerful debut is beautifully written, full of emotion and will tug at your heartstrings. A book about love, self-forgiveness and redemption, this is a must-read and will appeal to fans of The Unlikely…
Find out more »Poetry Writing Workshop with Jo Bell – Women Only
FULL BOOKED! *** Women only workshop *** As Feminist Book Fortnight approaches, Jo Bell offers a women-only poetry writing workshop. This session will generate new work from poets at all levels, and if you want to read the results at our evening event on May 4th you will be welcome to do so. We will use classic texts by and about women from Mary Wollstonecraft to Caitlin Moran. Channel your wit, wisdom rage and hope for the future into new…
Find out more »Book Signing with Roz Watkins
Local Author, Roz Watkins will be returning to discuss her second crime fiction novel 'Dead Man's Daughter', recently reviewed by our very own Les in April's Artsbeat. This will be followed by a signing and is a free event, open to all. Find out more about Roz's work here: https://www.rozwatkins.co.uk/ ___________________________
Find out more »Poetry Portraits with Jo Bell
Acclaimed poet Jo Bell will be in our Art room from 11am onwards writing tailor made poems for you! Come and have a chat about what you'd like her to write about and go away with a poem no one else has. This is a free, open event to all. Jo's books include 'Kith', 'How to be a poet' and '52. Write a poem a week'. She's actively involved in The Poetry Takeaway, writing tailor made poems at Festivals and…
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