Young Identity at Big Words, Chorlton

 Hello!

 I was invited as a member of Young Identity to perform at spoken word night Big Words at Vinyl Fiction in Chorlton. 

 I hadn't been to Chorlton in five years, and had a mini-adventure hopping on a tram and heading off into the sunset. It was a relief to see the familiar shape of the big Morrisons, as well as some blossomy trees and Brewski, where I stopped to enjoy a halloumi burger and sticky toffee pudding.

 I arrived at Vinyl Fiction and settled in for a really nice night. I heard some amazing work, both from my Young Identity friends, and from writers who were new to me, and who I am happy to have discovered. 

 I shared my "Blood ghazal" from the anthology GASP, as well as some of my newer poems, to a great reception - the audience was attentive and warm, and having my friends there, smiling at me and finger-clicking at their favourite lines, was extra-lovely.

 With enthusiastic hosts, a game of Vinyl Fictionary (nothing at all like Pictionary...) in which I correctly guessed an answer (Van Morrison), and little touches such as our names being written up nicely on a board behind us, it was fun, and cosy, and I will definitely be attending Big Words again.

 Thanks for reading,

 Liz x

Visual Verse - The time of harps

 Hello!

 I took up September's Visual Verse challenge, which was to respond to the above image by Penny Byrne. My fiction piece "The time of harps", about emptying a room, identities and the past, present and future, has been published on the site.

 I hope you enjoy my writing.

 

 Liz x

Visual Verse - Sweets on Neptune

 Hello!

 My fiction piece "Sweets on Neptune" has been published by Visual Verse. This month, the challenge was to respond to the above image by Jon Tyson. My piece involves sisters, a sweet factory and space.

 I hope you enjoy it.

 Liz x

The Cluny - Salamanca and Peaches

 Hello!

 Back in January I had two poems published in The Cluny MCR. I am very happy that they have just published two more of my poems, in the new Glad & Sorry Issue. I attended the launch in Manchester - it was a great night. 

 I hope you enjoy "Salamanca" and "Peaches", inspired by my travels in Spain and France respectively.

 Liz x

Introduction X: The Poetry Business Book of New Poets

 Hello!

 I'm very happy to announce that three of my poems, "Old rain", "Eden" and "Going" will appear in Introduction X: The Poetry Business Book of New Poets. It is a real honour to be a part of such an exciting project.

 I hope you enjoy my contributions.

 Liz x

Peeking Cat Poetry - Why

 Hello!

 I'm very happy to have a poem, "Why", in May's issue of Peeking Cat Poetry.

 The magazine is available to buy as a paperback or as a free eBook/PDF.

 I hope you enjoy it!

 Liz x

Indie Soleil Magazine - New skies

 Hello!

 Just letting you know that my poem "New skies" has been published in Indie Soleil Magazine, in the "Creative Light" issue.

 I hope you enjoy it!

 Liz x

Halo Literary Magazine - Five things I wish I could still do

 Hello!

 I have a fiction piece, "Five things I wish I could still do (and one I'm glad I forgot)" in Issue Two of Halo Literary Magazine! The issue's theme is "Embers" and it is available to pre-order now.

 I hope you enjoy my piece.

 Liz x

Storgy - Lemon summer

 Hello!

 I'm happy to announce that my short story "Lemon summer" has been published in Storgy. The photo is also by me.

 I hope you enjoy this tale about journeys and family.

 Liz x

Jellyfish Review - The tooth

 Hello!

 I'm very happy to have a short story, "The tooth", published in Jellyfish Review. What a nice start to the year! 

 I hope you enjoy the story. Have a great 2017.

 Liz x

Visual Verse - Immanuel

 Hello!

 I'm pleased to tell you my fiction piece "Immanuel" has been published in December's Visual Verse! The challenge was to respond to the above image by Julien Menier.

 I hope you enjoy it!

 Liz x

Amaryllis Poetry - As the darkness fell

 Hello!

 I'm happy to announce that my poem "As the darkness fell" has been published in Amaryllis Poetry.

 I hope you enjoy it!

 Liz x

Fictive Dream - Places where I go to hide

 Hello!

 I'm happy to announce that my short story "Places where I go to hide, or A guide to Cabestany by Cécile age nine" has been published by Fictive Dream!

 I hope you enjoy learning about the village of Cabestany in southern France, and about Cécile.

 Liz x

Visual Verse - Sandstorm

 Hello!

 I'm very happy to announce that my story "Sandstorm" has been published by Visual Verse! This issue's challenge was to respond to the above image by Werner Stuerenburg.

 I hope you enjoy it.

 Liz x

Alliterati Magazine - Wanderlust

 Hello!

 I'm delighted that four of my poems have been published in Issue 20 of Alliterati Magazine, which has the theme of Wanderlust. 

 I hope you enjoy "Vacant", "The solar eclipse of March 2015 through the eyes of an English Assistant", "Yellow" and "An apple abroad".

 Liz x

Germ Magazine - Caterpillars

 Hello!

 I am very happy to have three of my poems accepted by Germ Magazine. They are releasing them one at a time, so for now I hope you enjoy "Caterpillars". I'll link the others as they appear.

 Liz x

Under the Fable - Oasis

 Hello!

 I'm very happy that my poem "Oasis" has been published in Issue 6 of Under the Fable.

 I hope you enjoy it!

 Liz x

Gone Lawn Journal

 Hello!

 I have two fiction pieces in Issue 22 of Gone Lawn! I hope you enjoy "Plastic, metal, wood and glass" and "Avalon".

 Liz x

Now Then - Flash

 Hello!

 

 I'm very happy to announce that my poem "Flash" has been published in the Word Life section of Now Then Magazine!

 I hope you enjoy it.

 Liz x

Halo Literary Magazine - The twins

 Hello!

 Just letting you know that my short story "The twins" has been published in Halo Literary Magazine. You can read the issue online - I am on pages 48-9.

 I hope you enjoy it!

 Liz x