Far Off Places - A cave, and Finding the fish

 Hello!

 You may remember that I had a translation published in Far Off Places in 2016. It is a gorgeous journal, available in print and digital formats.

 I was recently happy to discover that I would again be part of it, with my poems, "A cave" and "Finding the fish" published in the upcoming issue. 

 There is also a bittersweet feeling, as this will be the final issue of Far Off Places. I am proud and moved to be part of it. You can purchase the digital edition of Volume V, Issue II online.

 I hope you enjoy my poetry.

 Liz x

Confingo - Oyster

 Hello!

 I am very happy that my poem "Oyster" has been published in Confingo 10, the autumn/winter 2018 issue. It is wonderful to see my work in this elegant Mancunian print journal.

 I hope you enjoy my poem.

 Liz x

(In)sane Manchester

 Hello!

 I was very happy to perform some of my poems at (In)sane, an event to raise awareness of mental health issues and wellbeing. It was one of the longer performance slots I've done, and I enjoyed reading a range of poems, as well as sharing some of the stories behind them.

 It was lovely seeing and hearing all the other amazing work - visual art, sound pieces, performances and more. They also had delicious cake!

 Overall, it was a really nice event and I look forward to doing more readings in the future.

 Liz x

Bad Language Manchester

 Hello!

 I had been hoping to read my poetry at long-running Mancunian spoken word night Bad Language, and was thrilled to get the chance last night. I headed to Gullivers, in the Northern Quarter, and had a highly enjoyable evening. 

 I read some poems I hadn't before - about the body, nature, travel and protest - to a nice reception, which was very encouraging. The other work I heard was diverse, with some of the quirkiest, funniest performances I'd come across at spoken word nights sitting alongside some of the saddest and most thought-provoking.

 I hope to return to Bad Language in the future, and to keep trying new spoken word events around Manchester and beyond.

 Thanks to everyone who has supported me in my writing and performance.

 Liz x

Siblíní Journal - Hesitation

 Hello!

 I'm pleased to announce that my villanelle "Hesitation" has been published in Issue Four of Siblíní Journal, which has the theme of "Body Languages".

 I was published in Siblíní in 2016 with my poem "Ink dragons", and it is great to be part of this elegant journal once again.

 Liz x

Stirred - Pirates and Adventurers

 Hello!

 I had a great first visit to the Mancunian feminist spoken word night Stirred, which this month had the theme of Pirates and Adventurers. 

 I read some of my poems - about women and about the sea - and enjoyed hearing the amazing work of the other performers. I met Kate Garrett and Amy Kinsman - writers I knew online through the journals we edit (Foxglove, Picaroon, Riggwelter) - in person, and they were lovely. 

 I also met some new people, and the event had a cosy and welcoming vibe. I am very glad I made the journey - one complicated by train issues and weather - to the Three Minute Theatre.

 I look forward to attending, and reading at, more spoken word events, in Manchester and beyond.

 Liz x

Peeking Cat Poetry Anthology 2017

 Hello!

 I am very happy to have a poem in the 2017 Peeking Cat Poetry Anthology. I've previously been interviewed by Peeking Cat, and had a poem in their monthly magazine, so being in the anthology is wonderful.

 I hope you enjoy "Things that are inexplicably similar".

 Liz x

The Kindling - Waiting

 Hello!

 Just letting you know that my poem "Waiting" has been published in Issue Three of The Kindling.

 I hope you enjoy it!

 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

Visual Verse - Ether

 Hello!

 A while ago I was asked to write a piece for the wedding of one of Visual Verse's staff members; the above image by Reza Abbasi was provided as inspiration. 

 I was very happy to take part, and the poem "Ether" was the result. With the blessing of the Visual Verse team, I'd like to share it with you here. You can click on it to make it bigger.

 I hope you enjoy it. Have a lovely festive season!

 Liz x

Visual Verse - Three out of four

 Hello!

 I'm pleased to announce that my fiction piece "Three out of four" has been published in Visual Verse! We were challenged to respond to the above image by Oscar Keys.

 I hope you enjoy it!

 Liz x

MLF15: Simon Armitage

 Hi!

 My final event of this year's Manchester Literature Festival as a Digital Reporter was the wonderful Simon Armitage, introduced by John McAuliffe. 

 I hope you enjoy my account of the evening, which has been published on the Festival's Chapter and Verse blog.

 I've really enjoyed being part of the Festival for the third time. Long may it continue!

 Liz x

MLF15: Kirmen Uribe and Jesús Carrasco

 Hello!

Jesús, Mariana - the hostess and translator - and Kirmen. Photo by Jon Parker Lee

 I'm very happy to be involved with Manchester Literature Festival for a third year. My first event was hearing Kirmen Uribe and Jesús Carrasco read at the Instituto Cervantes.

 Kirmen writes in Basque and Jesús in Castilian, so for me as a linguist it was a fascinating experience.

 I hope you enjoy my account of the event, which has been published on the Festival's Chapter and Verse blog.

The Summer We All Ran Away

 Hello!

 My review of Cassandra Parkin's The Summer We All Ran Away is now available on Cuckoo Review. I hope you enjoy it!

 Liz

A Day in the Life of an English Assistant in Perpignan

 Hello!

 After the success of my Mole Guide to Perpignan I was keen to get involved with Third Year Abroad for a second time so I am delighted that they have published my Day in the Life piece.

 Through it you can learn about being an English Assistant in France and about the scenery, food and way of life in beautiful Perpignan and Canet.

 I hope you enjoy it!

 Liz

At the water's edge - a poem

Published in The Mancunion: Top 5 French animations

 Salut!

 I am very pleased to have a piece about French animated films published in The Mauncunion. I love French cinema and was glad to have the opportunity to share my favourite animations. 

 I hope you enjoy the piece.

 Liz x

水 - a poem